Thayer Lake Shelter North
12' x 10' 3-sided CCC Adirondack-style shelter with dirt floor
At a Glance
Permit Info: | No |
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Usage: | Light |
Closest Towns: | Juneau |
Water: | Non-Potable Water |
Restroom: | No |
Operated By: | Forest Service |
General Information
Directions: Located on central Admiralty Island at the north end of Thayer lake. Access by float plane. One-way flight time from Juneau is 40 minutes. Suggested USGS topo maps: Sitka C-2.Activities
Dispersed Camping
3-sided CCC Adirondack-style shelter with gravel floor at the north end of Thayer Lake. Water source is the lake using a purifier.Lake and Pond Fishing
Thayer Lake is usually ice free by early May through mid November for fishing. Shallow along edge of lake.Special Designations | For fishing information, contact the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. |
Fishing Mode | shoreline, hip and chest waders |
Fish Species | Cutthroat trout, Dolly Varden and kokanee |
Water Temperature | Ice covered for five months and fed by snowmelt and cold rain runoff, this lake remains cold |
Fishing Method | Lures: artificial lures - shiny spoons and spinners, and flies |
Water/Flow Level | Lake level will rise abruptly and cover shoreline beach during periods of heavy rainfall |
Big Game Hunting
Hunting from this shelter is accessed by float plane or personal canoe. For hunting regulations, contact the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.Species | Brown Bear, Sitka Blacktail Deer |
Difficulty Level: | Intermediate to Difficult |
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Small Game Hunting
Hunting from this shelter is accessed by float plane or personal canoe. For hunting regulations, contact the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.Species | Marten, Red Squirrel, River Otter, Beaver, Mink |
Difficulty Level: | Intermediate to Difficult |
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Game Bird/Waterfowl
Hunting from this shelter is accessed by float plane or personal canoe. For hunting regulations, contact the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Species | Grouse, Canada geese, scoters, long-tailed duck, Barrow's goldeneye, harlequin, and buffleheads along with mallards, scaups, and mergansers. |
Difficulty Level: | Intermediate to Difficult |
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