The large windmill like baskets go around and through the water catching fish and then dumping them into another basket in the water. The baskets will hold about two dozen fish and there is a basket in the water on both sides of the wheel. So about 4 dozen fish a day could be caught here.
Chitina - Where the Hell Is Chitina? July 8th 2009 Upon arriving in Chitina, we visited the Chitina Hotel where they promptly gave us a pin that read "Where the Hell Is Chitina?". We stayed at Kenny Lake and drove the 30 miles to Chitina (pronounced Chit - na). Chitina used to be a booming town when it was originally established in 1908. It was the northern terminus of the Copper River & Northwestern Railway as a railroad and mining supply tow ... read more
We are travelling across this continent in an Essex motorcoach named " Mulligan" which for us means "do it again". We invite you to join us if you are interested in seeing where we have been and what we are doing. This is a trip we have wanted to do for many years and we are having a wonderful time. So come and join us on our travels. We are not only sightseeing but fly fishing some of the nation's best streams, rivers and lakes and golfing some of the nation's top rated courses as well !... full info
