Take Out

Fish Creek is a large river system in Juneau, Alaska, with a total length of nearly 98 miles and a substantial drainage area of 332 square miles. This take-out access point serves paddlers finishing whitewater runs on the creek. The creek features significant elevation change with a 2,877-foot total drop and an average gradient of 29.5 feet per mile, indicating fast-moving water with rapids and challenging sections typical of Alaskan coastal streams. With an average flow of about 25 cubic feet per second and velocities around 1.54 feet per second, Fish Creek offers dynamic whitewater conditions that vary seasonally.

As a take-out location, this site marks the end point for whitewater kayakers and canoeists running the upper sections of Fish Creek. The creek's Stream Order 6 classification indicates a mature, established waterway suitable for experienced paddlers. Water conditions on Fish Creek are characterized by fast current and rapids, making this an appropriate take-out for boaters exiting technical whitewater sections.

Paddlers using this take-out should be aware that Fish Creek is a serious whitewater creek requiring appropriate skill and experience. The combination of steep gradient, substantial flow, and coastal Alaska conditions means water temperature is cold year-round, and weather can change rapidly. Proper safety equipment, including personal flotation devices and spray skirts, is essential for any paddling on this system.