King Salmon River (Egegik River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids King Salmon River |
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 Location of the mouth of the King Salmon River in Alaska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Borough | Lake and Peninsula |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | confluence of Contact and Takayofo creeks Katmai National Park and Preserve 482 ft (147 m) 58°09′46″N 156°00′23″W / 58.16278°N 156.00639°W |
| River mouth | Egegik River 37 miles (60 km) southwest of Naknek, Alaska Peninsula 0 ft (0 m) 58°13′26″N 157°19′44″W / 58.22389°N 157.32889°W |
| Length | 60 mi (97 km) |
The King Salmon River is a river in Alaska, a state in the United States. It is about 60 miles (97 kilometers) long. This river flows into the Egegik River in the southwestern part of Alaska.
About the King Salmon River
The King Salmon River starts where two smaller streams, Contact Creek and Takayofo Creek, join together. This spot is near the edge of Katmai National Park and Preserve. From there, the river flows mostly west and northwest. It eventually meets the Egegik River, not far from the village of Egegik.
How the River Flows
The King Salmon River is quite straight for much of its path. It is also a "braided" river, which means it splits into many smaller, weaving channels. The river starts at an elevation of about 500 feet (152 meters) and flows all the way down to sea level. Because it is quite shallow, boats can only travel on the parts closest to its mouth.
Fish in the River
The King Salmon River is a great place for fishing! Many types of fish live here. You can find different kinds of salmon, such as Chinook salmon (also called king salmon), chum salmon, and Coho salmon (also known as silver salmon). Besides salmon, the river is also home to rainbow trout, Arctic grayling, and a type of fish called char.
