River Fishing and Bear Watching
Overview
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4 hours
Mobile ticket
This tour is designed for cruise ship passengers who are looking for an Alaskan excursion that is off the beaten path. We’ll depart 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. During the car ride and along the river it is common to spot wildlife- the island has more brown bears per square mile than almost anywhere else on the planet.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Maximum weight: 250lbs
If you have a BMI of 40 or higher, do not consider yourself physically fit, or if you have limited mobility, do not sign up for this trip.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Fishing gear and waders.
Fishing license
What To Expect
We'll pick you up 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. During the car ride and along the river 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 Hoonah and drop you off at the port or your desired destination in Hoonah.
Options
River Fishing and Bear Watching
Pickup included
Reviews
59 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Once in a lifetime
Jessica W,
Dec 10, 2024
- Viator
5.00The most incredible experience! Wearing waiters and bear spray, walking through the brush being led by a guide in front and a guide behind us, down to a crystal clear stream brimming with larger than life salmon. The kids were instantly pulling up gorgeous salmon. The guides were so patient and genuine. They taught the kids to not only fish for salmon but fly fish too. Can’t recommend enough.
Amazing experience
Brian m,
Sep 18, 2024
- Viator
5.00Caught a ton of fish and seen 2 bears. One of the best fishing experiences I’ve had in Alaska. She was an awesome guide.
Great time
Erin S,
Jun 26, 2024
- Viator
5.00Great communication, knowledgable local guide. It was the best day for my teenager son who loves to fish.
Awesome tour and guide!
Kari B,
May 11, 2024
- Viator
5.00Natalie was a wonderful and very informative guide. We had a great time fishing and looking for bears. The fish were plentiful and kept us on our toes! Would highly recommend her!
Fun, unique fishing trip.
Edward H,
Apr 28, 2024
- Viator
5.00Natalie, our guide, was really friendly great to work with. Within an hour of booking the trip, she was reaching out, to find out what we were looking for, and making sure we knew what to expect. We told her we're not regular anglers, and were really interested in seeing the wildlife, and trying something new. We were really hoping to see some bears. We were picked up outside Icy Strait point and drove about an hour to the fishing spot. We made a small trek to a spot with some nice views, and hopefully some bears. While we didn't see a bear we did see a seal there. Back at the fishing location, we donned the waders Natalie provided, and made our way to the lake. She taught the less experienced ones how to use the gear, got them setup and used to it while on shore, then had everyone get in the water. The kids were able to hook a couple of fish, which excited them. I had never fly fished before, so she showed me how, and I gave it a shot for a little while. Her patience was greatly appreciated, and I'm sure we provided her a few laughs. On the way back to Icy Strait Point, we saw some black tail deer. If I had to give a downvote for anything it would be the amount of time driving to and from the fishing location. With that said, even though we didn't see any bears (the group before ours did), which is out of her control, it was still a fun experience. The business is 100% owned and operated by Natalie, and she is obviously working hard to do a good job. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a different, more personalized experience.
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