Half Day Icy Strait Point Fishing + Bear Watching
What your day looks like
We'll pick you up from Icy Strait Point and drive through the Alaska Native Tlingit village of Hoonah before merging onto old logging roads that will take us to a remote river where we'll fish for Salmon and/or Trout. The beautiful river is in the Tongass National Forest on Chichagof Island. Throughout the trip it is common to spot wildlife- the island has more brown bears per square mile than almost anywhere else on the planet. Depending on the time of year, we can watch salmon spawn and look for wild berries to eat. Upon arriving at the river, we'll put on our waders and walk a short distance to the first fishing hole where we'll fish for Salmon and/or Trout. We can stay at one spot for the duration of the trip, or we can walk along the river to fish in multiple spots. After fishing and looking for bears along the river, we'll drive the old logging roads back to town and drop you off at Icy Strait Point or your desired destination in Hoonah. Tour is capped at 6 guests if combined parties, but will take more than 6 if you have a larger group.
The experience, in brief
- Fish for salmon or trout in a remote river on Chichagof Island
- Spot brown bears and wildlife in Tongass National Forest
- Enjoy scenic drives through Hoonah and historic logging roads
Your day, step by step
Icy Strait Point / Hoonah
Fishing.
Icy Strait Point / Hoonah
Wildlife & Eco Tourism.
What to know before booking
Included
Guests will be provided waders. If your shoe size is larger than a 14 or your calves are wider than 17 inches, you will need to bring your own boots/waders.
What to Bring
Rain jacket Warm socks Polarized sunglasses
Restrictions
As a general guideline, if you have a BMI of 38 or higher, please do not sign up for this trip. This trip may not be a good fit for you if you do not consider yourself physically fit, or if you have limited mobility. A fishing license is required for all fishing guests age 16 and older. A 1 day (24 hour) license can be purchased online for $15. You DON’T need to purchase a King Salmon stamp. Please purchase your license before the date of your trip.
Meeting & Pickup
We will pick you up and drop you off at the entrance to the Icy Strait Point cruise port.
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Manual By Business
What travelers are saying
My clients had a blast and seeing the momma bear and her babies was great!
This trip was incredible. Having been on a boat for 24hrs it was so nice to escape the crowds and venture out into forest. Gavin our guide was amazing… so talented and knowledgeable about Alaska and fishing. He was also so good with helping the kids with their tangled lines. The scenery was magical and we had such a memorable experience.