Excellent sea kayaking exists in Russell Fjord Wilderness, a square-mile preserve that includes Hubbard Glacier. Most kayakers arrive with folding kayaks and then utilize float plane transportation to land deep in the fjord. Outfitters also offer guided kayak expeditions into the wilderness and sea kayaks are available for rent to explore the bays nearer to town.
The best waves occur from mid-April to mid-June and mid-August through September. The Japanese current pushes summer water temperatures into the mids. During the rest of the season, temperatures range from the mids to the mids. Yakutat is located at the northern reaches of the Inside Passage and receives daily jet service from Anchorage and Juneau.
The Alaska Marine Highway ferry also stops several times a month during the summer. If you head up to Yakutat to take on those legendary foot waves, contact the Greater Yakutat Chamber of Commerce for information on shops and local guides who will know where to catch the surf.
Protected by an mile wide reef, Yakutat Bay offers excellent natural fishing structure that is only a short boat ride from the harbor. The community is home to charter fishing captains that target halibut, ling cod, king and silver salmon, red snapper, black bass and rock fish throughout the summer. Located 30 miles northeast of Yakutat is Hubbard Glacier, the longest tidewater glacier in the world. The mile-long glacier captured national attention by galloping across Russell Fjord in the mids and again in The 8-mile-wide glacier is easily Alaska's most active.
Life in Yakutat is rich with the culture of the Native people of the area. Hear their story and see the traditional dress regalia of the Tlingit people.
Outfitters also offer guided kayak expeditions into the wilderness and sea kayaks are available for rent to explore the bays nearer to the town of Yakutat. King, sockeye and silver salmon are available to stream anglers during spawning runs while resident rainbow trout, steelhead trout, cutthroat trout and Dolly Varden are present in many stream and lake systems. The Situk River, 12 miles south of town by road, is often rated as one of Alaska's top fishing spots. More than surfers will visit Yakutat every summer for the unusual experience of surfing in Alaska.
The Japanese current pushes summer water temperatures into the mids while during the rest of the season, temperatures range from the mids to the mids. Escape to the transformative natural beauty of Alaska. Get the inside scoop with our official State of Alaska Vacation Guide. This website uses cookies to analyze traffic and customize content on this site. By clicking OK and using this website, you are agreeing to our privacy policy regarding the use of cookies.
Things to do Life in Yakutat is rich with the culture of the Alaska Native people of the area, which are a mixture of the Eyak of the Copper River Valley to the north and the Tlingit of the Inside Passage. Hubbard Glacier Hubbard Glacier, the longest tidewater glacier in the world, is a mere is 30 miles away.
Fishing For anglers and outdoor enthusiasts, there are 12 public-use cabins available through the Tongass National Forest. Kayaking Excellent sea kayaking exists in Russell Fjord Wilderness, a square-mile preserve that includes Hubbard Glacier. Pledge to stand with Audubon to call on elected officials to listen to science and work towards climate solutions. Membership benefits include one year of Audubon magazine and the latest on birds and their habitats.
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