Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Southeast Alaska provides some of the best fishing and hunting experiences in the world. With its abundance of water, the Tongass National Forest provides some the best cold-water fishing in the world.
All fish and wildlife depend on a healthy habitat for their continued health and abundance. The Forest Service manages rivers, streams and lakes and the land around them to assure continuing populations.
Fishing and Hunting is regulated by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. Be sure to check the regulations before you head out and get the proper licenses.
Lake and Pond Fishing
Both freshwater and saltwater fishing is regulated by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. Be sure to check the regulations before you head out and get the proper fishing license.
Related Links:
- Sport Fishing in Southeast Alaska by area
- Sport Fishing Guide
- Southeast Alaska Fish Species
- River Etiquette
Lake and Pond Fishing Areas
- Admiralty Island National Monument
- Big Shaheen Cabin
- Davidson Lake Shelter
- Distin Lake Cabin
- Florence Lake (East) Cabin
- Hasselborg Creek Cabin
- Hasselborg Creek Trail
- Hasselborg Lake Shelter
- Hasselborg To Mckinney Trail
- Jims Lake Cabin
- Kanalku Trail
- Kathleen Lake Cabin
- Lake Alexander Cabin
- Lake Alexander Shelter
- Lake Guerin Shelter
- North Young To South Young Trail
- Thayer Lake Shelter North
- Thayer Lake Shelter South
- Thayer To Salt Lake Trail
- Young Lake North Cabin
- Young Lake South Cabin
- Craig RD
- Eagles Nest Campground
- Honker Lake Cabin
- Lake No. 3 Campground
- Neck Lake Access Boating Site
- Salmon Lake Cabin
- Sarkar Lake Access Boating Site
- Sarkar Lake Cabin
- Sweetwater Lake Cabin
- Hoonah RD
- Bear Paw Lake Picnic Site
- Greentop Cabin Trail
- Lemesurier Island Lake Trail
- Lisianski River Trail
- Mud River Trail
- Neka Hot Springs Swimming Site
- Salt Lake Bay Trail
- Takanis Lake Trail
- Juneau RD
- Crystal Lake Trail
- Mgra Moose Lake Trail
- Peterson Lake Cabin
- Turner Lake East Cabin
- Turner Lake West Cabin
- Ketchikan - Misty RD
- Bakewell Lake Cabin
- Bakewell Lake Trail
- Carlanna Lake Trail
- Checats Lake Cabin
- Connell Lake Trail
- Ella Narrows Cabin
- Grassy Point Picnic Site
- Heckman Lake Cabin
- Hugh Smith Lake Cabin
- Humpback Lake Cabin
- Jordan Lake Cabin
- Manzanita Lake Cabin
- Naha River National Recreation Trail
- Patching Lake Cabin
- Plenty Cutthroat Cabin
- Reflection Lake Cabin
- Southeast Heckman Cabin
- Ward Lake Roadside Picnic Site
- Wilson Narrows Cabin
- Wilson View Cabin
- Petersburg RD
- Cascade Creek Trail
- Castle River Trail
- Crane Lake Trail
- Falls Lake Shelter
- Hill Lake Trail
- Kah Sheets Lake Cabin
- Manmade Hole Picnic Ground Picnic Site
- Petersburg Lake Cabin
- Sand Lake Trail
- Swan Lake Cabin
- Three Lakes Shelter
- Warm Fish Lake Shelter
- Sitka RD
- Avoss Lake Cabin
- Baranof Lake Cabin
- Davidof Lake Cabin
- Goulding Lake Cabin
- Kook Lake Cabin
- Lake Eva Cabin
- Plotnikof Lake Cabin
- Salmon Lake Cabin
- Sitkoh Lake East Cabin
- Sitkoh Lake West Cabin
- Thorne Bay RD
- Black Bear Lake Cabin
- Control Lake Cabin
- Karta Lake Cabin
- Red Bay Lake Cabin
- Salmon Bay Lake Cabin
- Sarkar Canoe Route Trail
- Wrangell RD
- Anan Lake Cabin
- Eagle Lake Cabin
- Kunk Lake Shelter
- Marten Lake Cabin
- Middle Ridge Cabin
- Thoms Lake Trail
- Virginia Lake Cabin
- Situk Lake Cabin
- Situk Lake Trailhead
Estuary Fishing Areas
- Admiralty Island National Monument
- Admiralty Cove Cabin
- Admiralty Cove To N. Young Lk Trail
- Craig RD
- Horseshoe Hole Campground
- Kegan Cove Cabin
- Staney Bridge Campground
- Staney Creek Cabin
- Petersburg RD
- Blind River Rapids Shelter
- Blind Slough Picnicground Picnic Site
- Barnes Lake Cabin
- Karta River Cabin
Salt Water Fishing Areas
- Admiralty Island National Monument
- Admiralty Cove Cabin
- Church Bight Cabin
- Mitchell Bay Shelter
- Mole Harbor Shelter
- Pybus Bay Cabin
- Windfall Harbor Shelter
- Craig RD
- Point Amargura Cabin
- Shipley Bay Cabin
- Troller's Cove Cabin
- Hoonah RD
- Bohemia Basin Shelter
- Eight Fathom Cabin
- Greentop Cabin
- Kennel Creek Cabin
- Lemesurier Island Lake Trail
- Lisianski River Trail
- Lower Suntaheen River Trail
- Pinta Cove Shelter
- Salt Lake Bay Trail
- Stag Bay Trail
- Stag River Trail
- Takanis Lake Trail
- Wukuklook Beach Trail
- Juneau RD
- Auk Village Campground
- Berners Bay Cabin
- Pt. Bishop Trail
- Raven Shelter - Auke Village Recreation Area
- Taku Glacier Cabin
- Turner Lake West Cabin
- Ketchikan - Misty RD
- Alava Bay Cabin
- Anchor Pass Cabin
- Blind Pass Cabin
- Fish Creek Cabin
- Helm Bay Cabin
- Helm Creek Cabin
- Manzanita Lake Cabin
- Phocena Bay Cabin
- Winstanley Island Cabin
- Petersburg RD
- Breiland Slough Cabin
- Cascade Creek Cabin
- Devil's Elbow Cabin
- Kah Sheets Bay Cabin
- Portage Bay Cabin
- Salt Chuck East Cabin
- Spurt Cove Cabin
- West Point Cabin
- Sitka RD
- Allan Point Cabin
- Appleton Cove Cabin
- Brent's Beach Cabin
- Fred's Creek Cabin
- Kanga Bay Cabin
- Moser Island Cabin
- Piper Island Cabin
- Samsing Cove Cabin
- Seven Fathom Bay Cabin
- Wrangell RD
- Anan Bay Cabin
- Berg Bay Cabin
- Earl West Cove Campsite
- Frosty Bay Cabin
- Harding River Cabin
- Steamer Bay Cabin
River and Stream Fishing
Freshwater fishing in the numerous lakes and streams is also popular. Cutthroat trout grow to trophy size in some of the larger lakes, while salmon and steelhead trout returning to the rivers attract both humans and bears.
All freshwater fish depend on a healthy habitat for their continued health and abundance. The Forest Service manages rivers, streams and lakes and the land around them to assure continuing fish populations.
River and Stream Fishing Areas
Admiralty Island National Monument
- Admiralty Cove Cabin
- Admiralty Cove To N. Young Lk Trail
- Hasselborg Creek Cabin
- Hasselborg Creek Trail
- Hasselborg Lake Shelter
- Kanalku Trail
- Little Shaheen Cabin
- Mole Harbor Shelter
- Young Lake North Cabin
Craig RD
- Gravelly Creek Fishing Site Group Picnic Site
- Harris River - Day Use Area Picnic Site
- Harris River Campground
- Harris River Trailhead Site Trailhead
- Horseshoe Hole Campground
- Kegan Cove Cabin
- Kegan Creek Cabin
- Kegan Lake Trail
- Luck Lake Access Day Use Area
- Neck Lake Access Boating Site
- Sarkar Lake Access Boating Site
- Sarkar Lake Cabin
- Shipley Bay Cabin
- Staney Bridge Campground
- Staney Creek Cabin
- Trocadero Trail
Hoonah RD
- Eight Fathom Cabin
- Kennel Creek C Trail
- Kennel Creek Cabin
- Kennel Creek D Trail
- Kennel Creek Trail
- Lisianski River Trail
- Lower Suntaheen River Trail
- Mud River Trail
- Neka Hot Springs Swimming Site
- Salt Lake Bay Trail
- Stag River Trail
- Takanis Lake Trail
- Wukuklook Beach Trail
Juneau RD
- Windfall Lake Cabin
- Windfall Lake Trail
Ketchikan - Misty RD
- Bakewell Lake Trail
- Checats Lake Trail
- Fish Creek Cabin
- Last Chance Campground
- Manzanita Lake Trail
- Naha River National Recreation Trail
- Signal Creek Campground
Petersburg RD
- Castle Flats Cabin
- Castle River Cabin
- Hamilton Creek Trail
- Kadake Bay Cabin
- Kah Sheets Bay Cabin
- Kah Sheets Lake Cabin
- Kah Sheets Lake Trail
- Ohmer Creek Campground
- Petersburg Lake Cabin
- Tower's Arm Cabin
Sitka RD
- Salmon Lake Cabin
- Starrigavan Creek Cabin
- Starrigavan Rec Area - Campsites
Thorne Bay RD
- Honker Divide Canoe Route Trail
- Karta River Cabin
- Karta River Trail
Wrangell RD
- Aaron Creek Trail
- Berg Bay Cabin
- Harding River Cabin
- Kunk Lake Trail
- Lower Salamander Creek Campground
- Mill Creek Trail
- Mount Flemer Cabin
- Mount Rynda Cabin
- Shakes Slough 1 Cabin
- Shakes Slough 2 Cabin
- Thoms Creek Crossing Campsite
- Upper Salamander Creek Campsite
- Eagle Cabin
- Italio River Cabin
- Lower Situk Facility Day Use Area
- Maggie John Trailhead
- Nine Mile Bridge Boating Site
- Nine Mile Campground
- Raven Cabin
- Situk Lake Cabin
- Situk Lake Trailhead
- Situk River Trailhead
Hunting
The vastness of the Tongass provides many opportunities for several types of hunting and trapping, ranging from big game hunting for coastal brown bear to trapping mink and martin. Forest Service public recreation cabins and shelters are popular base camps for hunting trips, especially during the rainy and cool fall season.
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) manages Alaska’s wildlife populations. The Forest Service manages wildlife habitat along with wildlife populations, for subsistence purposes, on Forest Service managed lands in Alaska. Please refer to the ADF&G website and the Federal Subsistence Management website for hunting regulations.
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Small Game Hunting Areas
- Admiralty Island National Monument
- Admiralty Cove Cabin
- Admiralty Cove To N. Young Lk Trail
- Big Shaheen Cabin
- Church Bight Cabin
- Davidson Lake Shelter
- Davidson To Salt Lake Trail
- Distin Lake Cabin
- Distin To Thayer Trail
- Florence Lake (East) Cabin
- Hasselborg Creek Cabin
- Hasselborg Creek Trail
- Hasselborg Lake Shelter
- Hasselborg To Guerin Trail
- Hasselborg To Mckinney Trail
- Jims Lake Cabin
- Kanalku Trail
- Kathleen Lake Cabin
- Lake Alexander Cabin
- Lake Alexander Shelter
- Lake Florence Trail
- Lake Guerin Shelter
- Mitchell Bay Shelter
- Mole Harbor Shelter
- Mole Harbor To Alexander Trail
- North Young To South Young Trail
- Pybus Bay Cabin
- Salt Lake To Mitchell Bay Trail
- Thayer Lake Shelter North
- Thayer Lake Shelter South
- Thayer To Salt Lake Trail
- Young Lake North Cabin
- Young Lake South Cabin
- Hoonah RD
- 15 Mile Spur 1 Trail
- Bohemia Basin Shelter
- Eight Fathom Cabin
- Greentop Cabin
- Greentop Cabin Trail
- Kennel Creek C Trail
- Kennel Creek Cabin
- Kennel Creek D Trail
- Lake 132 Trail
- Lake View Trail
- Lemesurier Island Lake Trail
- Lisianski River Trail
- Lower Suntaheen River Trail
- Mud River Trail
- No 2 Creek Trail
- North Fork N Trail
- Pinta Cove Shelter
- Salt Lake Bay Trail
- Sore Shoulder Spur Trail
- Stag Bay Trail
- Stag River Trail
- Takanis Lake Trail
- Juneau RD
- Dan Moller Cabin
- Manzanita Lake Cabin
Game Bird/Waterfowl Areas
- Admiralty Island National Monument
- Admiralty Cove Cabin
- Admiralty Cove To N. Young Lk Trail
- Big Shaheen Cabin
- Church Bight Cabin
- Davidson Lake Shelter
- Davidson To Salt Lake Trail
- Distin Lake Cabin
- Distin To Thayer Trail
- Florence Lake (East) Cabin
- Hasselborg Creek Cabin
- Hasselborg Creek Trail
- Hasselborg Lake Shelter
- Hasselborg To Guerin Trail
- Hasselborg To Mckinney Trail
- Jims Lake Cabin
- Kanalku Trail
- Kathleen Lake Cabin
- Lake Alexander Cabin
- Lake Alexander Shelter
- Lake Florence Trail
- Lake Guerin Shelter
- Mitchell Bay Shelter
- Mole Harbor Shelter
- Mole Harbor To Alexander Trail
- North Young To South Young Trail
- Pybus Bay Cabin
- Salt Lake To Mitchell Bay Trail
- Thayer Lake Shelter North
- Thayer Lake Shelter South
- Thayer To Salt Lake Trail
- Young Lake North Cabin
- Young Lake South Cabin
- Craig RD
- Trocadero Trail
- Hoonah RD
- Bohemia Basin Shelter
- Greentop Cabin
- Greentop Cabin Trail
- Lisianski River Trail
- Lower Suntaheen River Trail
- Pinta Cove Shelter
- Stag Bay Trail
- Stag River Trail
- Petersburg RD
- Big John Bay Cabin
- Blind River Rapids Shelter
- Castle Flats Cabin
- Castle River Cabin
- Claptrap Trail
- Devil's Elbow Cabin
- Goose Lake Trail
- Hamilton Creek Trail
- Salt Chuck East Cabin
- Tower's Arm Cabin
- Sitka RD
- Moser Island Cabin
- Wrangell RD
- Aaron Creek Trail
- Berg Bay Cabin
- Gut Island #1 Cabin
- Gut Island #2 Cabin
- Harding River Cabin
- Koknuk Cabin
- Little Dry Island Cabin
- Mallard Slough Cabin
- Mallard Slough Trail
- Sergief Island Cabin
Big Game Hunting Areas
- Admiralty Island National Monument
- Admiralty Cove Cabin
- Admiralty Cove To N. Young Lk Trail
- Big Shaheen Cabin
- Church Bight Cabin
- Davidson Lake Shelter
- Davidson To Salt Lake Trail
- Distin Lake Cabin
- Distin To Thayer Trail
- Florence Lake (East) Cabin
- Hasselborg Creek Cabin
- Hasselborg Creek Trail
- Hasselborg Lake Shelter
- Hasselborg To Guerin Trail
- Hasselborg To Mckinney Trail
- Jims Lake Cabin
- Kanalku Trail
- Kathleen Lake Cabin
- Lake Alexander Cabin
- Lake Alexander Shelter
- Lake Florence Trail
- Lake Guerin Shelter
- Mitchell Bay Shelter
- Mole Harbor Shelter
- Mole Harbor To Alexander Trail
- North Young To South Young Trail
- Pybus Bay Cabin
- Salt Lake To Mitchell Bay Trail
- Thayer Lake Shelter North
- Thayer Lake Shelter South
- Thayer To Salt Lake Trail
- Young Lake North Cabin
- Young Lake South Cabin
- Craig RD
- Harris River Campground
- Honker Lake Cabin
- Lake No. 3 Campground
- One Duck Shelter Site
- One Duck Trail
- Salmon Lake Cabin
- Staney Creek Cabin
- Troller's Cove Cabin
- Hoonah RD
- 15 Mile Spur 1 Trail
- Bohemia Basin Shelter
- Eight Fathom Cabin
- Greentop Cabin
- Greentop Cabin Trail
- Kennel Creek C Trail
- Kennel Creek Cabin
- Kennel Creek D Trail
- Lake 132 Trail
- Lake View Trail
- Lemesurier Island Lake Trail
- Lisianski River Trail
- Lower Suntaheen River Trail
- Mud River Trail
- No 2 Creek Trail
- North Fork N Trail
- Pinta Cove Shelter
- Road 85784
- Road 85785
- Road 85786
- Salt Lake Bay Trail
- Sore Shoulder Spur Trail
- Stag Bay Trail
- Stag River Trail
- Takanis Lake Trail
- Juneau RD
- Dan Moller Cabin
- Ketchikan - Misty RD
- Elf Point LTF Road Trail
- Finger Lake Saddle Rd Margaret Trail
- Petersburg RD
- Castle Flats Cabin
- Castle River Cabin
- Claptrap Trail
- Devil's Elbow Cabin
- Kadake Bay Cabin
- Kah Sheets Bay Cabin
- Kah Sheets Lake Cabin
- Pirate's Peak Trail
- Portage Bay Cabin
- Swan Lake Cabin
- Tower's Arm Cabin
- White Alice Trail
- Sitka RD
- Allan Point Cabin
- Appleton Cove Cabin
- Avoss Lake Cabin
- Brent's Beach Cabin
- Davidof Lake Cabin
- Fred's Creek Cabin
- Kakul Narrows Shelter
- Kanga Bay Cabin
- Kook Lake Cabin
- Lake Eva Cabin
- Long Bay Shelter
- Moser Island Cabin
- Mud Bay LTF Cua Trailhead
- Mud Bay Mooring Buoy
- Neva Shelter
- Neva Straight Mooring Buoy
- Otstoia Shelter
- Piper Island Cabin
- Plotnikof Lake Cabin
- Redoubt Bay Mooring Buoy
- Salmon Lake Cabin
- Seven Fathom Bay Cabin
- Silver Bay Mooring Buoy
- Sitkoh Lake East Cabin
- Sitkoh Lake West Cabin
- Suloia Lake Cabin
- Thorne Bay RD
- Barnes Lake Cabin
- Black Bear Lake Cabin
- Control Lake Cabin
- Honker Divide Canoe Route Trail
- Josephine Lake Cabin
- Karta Lake Cabin
- Karta River Cabin
- Sarkar Canoe Route Trail
- Wrangell RD
- Aaron Creek Trail
- Berg Bay Cabin
- Frosty Bay Cabin
- Harding River Cabin
- Mallard Slough Trail
- Mount Flemer Cabin
- Mount Rynda Cabin
- Salamander Ridge Trail
- Shakes Slough 1 Cabin
- Shakes Slough 2 Cabin
- Twin Lakes Cabin
- Virginia Lake Cabin
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Thayer Lake Shelter North
12' x 10' 3-sided CCC Adirondack-style shelter with dirt floor
Thayer Lake Shelter South
12' x 10' 3-sided CCC Adirondack-style shelter with dirt floor
Thoms Creek Crossing Campsite
Site Open
The Thoms Creek Crossing Campsite is a fully accessible, single occupancy campsite on the south end of Wrangell Island. Access is via a short footpath from the parking area at the bridge to the site…
Thorne Bay RD
Thorne Bay Ranger District recreation opportunities.
Three Lakes Shelter
The three-sided Adirondack-style shelter is located on the Three Lakes Trail system. The shelter was rebuilt in the mid-2000's and is available for day use.
Tower's Arm Cabin
The Tower's Arm single-level hunter style cabin has a wood stove, 4 single bunks, wooden table and benches, axe/maul, and pit-type outhouse. Firewood is provided for wood stove use only, but is not…
Turner Lake East Cabin
This is a Pan Abode style cabin, 14 feet x 16 feet on Turner Lake South of Taku Inlet. The following is included with the cabin: 2 single wooden bunks, 2 double bunks (total capacity is 6 people),…
Turner Lake West Cabin
This is a Log Chalet type cabin with beautiful stonework and fireplace. The cabin is situated on Turner Lake, south of Taku Inlet. Terrain around the cabin is rocky and very brushy. Rocks in front of…
Upper Salamander Creek Campsite
Site Open
The Upper Salamander Creek campsite is a fully accessible, single occupancy site on Wrangell Island. Access to site is via a 700 foot gravel path from the parking area on the road to the site…
Virginia Lake Cabin
The Virginia Lake Cabin is a fully accessible 16' x 16' A-frame cabin with a 10' x 18' addition, wrap-around deck, walkways to site facilities, and a floating dock. 2 single bunks, table, benches,…