Icy Strait River Fishing & Bear Watching Tour
Fish a remote Tongass river and watch for brown bears near Icy Strait
Duration
4 hrs
Includes
Fishing, bear watching, waders
Highlights
Explore a remote river in the Tongass National Forest on Chichagof Island. Travel through the Tlingit village of Hoonah and along old logging roads to fish and watch for bears.
- Travel through Hoonah and along old logging roads to the river
- Fish for salmon and/or trout from one hole or several river spots
- Walk a short distance to the first fishing hole
- Watch for brown bears along the river
- Look for spawning salmon and wild berries, depending on the season
What's Included
- Waders
Know before you go
- A fishing license is required for anglers age 16 and older; a 24-hour license costs $15 and is not included in the listed price
- Bring a rain jacket, warm socks, and polarized sunglasses
- Bring your own boots and waders if your shoe size exceeds 14 or your calves exceed 17 inches
- This trip is not recommended for BMI 40 or higher, limited mobility, or those who do not consider themselves physically fit
Cancellation Policy
Full refund for cancellations more than 90 days before the trip. Cancellations 31–90 days before the trip are charged 50% of the trip cost. No refund within 30 days. Full refund if your cruise ship's Icy Strait Point stop is delayed or canceled.
FAQs
A fishing license is required for fishing guests ages 16 and older. Purchase your license before your trip.
Bring a rain jacket, warm socks, and polarized sunglasses. Waders are provided; bring your own boots and waders if your shoe size is over 14 or your calves are wider than 17 inches.
This trip may not be a good fit if you have limited mobility or do not consider yourself physically fit. BMI 40 or higher is not suitable for this trip.
Meeting details
Icy Strait Point