Salmon Bay Lake Cabin

12' x 14' Pan-Abode log cabin located on shore of Salmon Bay Lake. Good fishing for cutthroat, Dolly Varden. Good hunting for Sitka black-tail deer. Swimming, beach activities during warmer summer months on large sandy beach with good southern exposure. Trail from upper reaches of lake to Salmon Bay. Cabin sleeps 6, wood stove (wood sometimes provided), outhouse, rowboat. Bring your own personal flotation devices, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, cooking stove, lantern, pots, pans, plates, utensils, food, toilet paper, garbage bags, fire extinguisher and fire starter. It's a good idea to bring your own water.

At a Glance

Operational Hours:	Check in/out at noon
Reservations:	www.recreation.gov A $9 reservation fee will be added to each reservation.
Fees:	$40/night peak season May 1 – September 30 $25/night non-peak season October 1 – April 30
Usage:	Light
Closest Towns:	Whale Pass, Wrangell
Water:	No
Restroom:	Pit Toilet (1)
Operated By:	Forest Service

General Information

Directions: N shore Salmon Bay Lake, 35 air miles (56 km) from Wrangell, 55 miles (61 km) from Craig, 84 air miles (113 km) from Ketchikan. USGS Map Petersburg A-4, B-4.

Activities

Cabin Rentals

Occupancy of Forest Service cabins is by permit only.

Reservation Info

This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at www.recreation.gov

Lake and Pond Fishing

Good fishing in lake and creek, rowboat provided at cabin.

Special Designations	Catch-and-release fishing is encouraged for steelhead and cutthroat as wild populations are fragile in many waters throughout the area.
Fishing Mode	Boat or shore
Fish Species	Silver salmon, sockeye salmon, pink salmon, dolly Varden, steelhead trout, rainbow trout, cutthroat trout
Water Temperature	Mixed cold/warm
Fishing Method	Fly or lure

Viewing Wildlife

View migrating salmon, waterfowl, bald eagles, and Sitka black-tailed deer near the cabin or hiking around the lake.

Species	Salmon, trout, waterfowl, bald eagles, deer, black bear
Difficulty Level:	Easy

Boating - Non-Motorized

A skiff is provided at the cabin for fly-in users; visitors can bring in their own small outboard, or row around the lake, while fishing, hunting, or viewing wildlife. It may be possible to paddle a canoe or kayak upstream from salt water to the cabin.