Alaska Wildlife Viewing and Other Activities to do

Many people and guests have asked us over the years if in fact there is such a species of bear known as a "Glacier Bear". The answer is yes! A very rare blue-gray color phase of the black bear roams the Coastal wilderness of southeastern Alaska, the Glacier Bear. If you are lucky, you may see one when you are staying with us.

Nearby the Lodge is Hubbard Glacier. This glacier is the only glacier in the world that does not move at a glacial pace. Nicknamed the "Galloping Glacier", Hubbard moves faster than almost any other glacier on the continent. In fact, in 1986, hubbard Glacier - the largest tidewater glacier on the North American continent - moved an average of just under 5.5 feet per hour. It advanced so fast in 1986 it dammed Russell Fjord. And now it threatens a repeat performance.

Yakutat is Bear country. And one of the best ways to explore this remote environment is by charter with the Yakutat Charter Boat Company. Of the three species of Bears in Alaska, the Polar, Brown and Black, Black Bears are most often seen. Even so, it takes more than a little patience and a lot of luck to find a Glacier Bear. We recommend that you bring your camera when you come, and plenty of film or means to capture the wildlife.

An eagle skims the water for salmon in Yakutat Bay. In Yakutat, eagles are as common as blackbirds!

Why choose Glacier Bear Lodge World Class Steelheading on the Situk River April through May. awesome annual sockeye, king salmon, pink, and silver salmon runs the best halibut fishing in Alaska fish cleaning station, availability of Fish boxes and freezers for daily catch incredible wildlife & glacier viewing spacious rooms with private baths full service dining room and lounge professional cheerful lodge staff that love their job, and love Alaska fishing licenses available right at Glacier Bear lodge all inclusive packages are available Alaska Airlines jet service to Yakutat a great Alaska family vacation idea

Kayaking, Beach Walks and Surfing (no kidding!)

The fishing here in Yakutat, Alaska is best described in one word - unbelievable! From Steelhead in April and May, king salmon May-June to sockeye in June through July, Humpies (pinks) in Late July and into August with Silvers coming on the middle of August through the middle of October. The fishing on the Situk River and in Yakutat Bay rates right up there with the best fishing in the world. No matter what type of fishing you enjoy be it fly, spinner, float or free drifting, you're sure to have an unforgetable Alaska fishing experience at Glacier Bear Lodge. The Alaska halibut fishing in Yakutat waters rates as one of the best fisheries in the state.

Early Morning on the Situk River

A great days catch of halibut!

Other Activities on your Alaska Vacation

From wildlife viewing to birdwatching, the photography in this part of the world is never-ending. The summer nights are long, and the northern lights are a common sight. Surfers from all around the globe regularly come to this part of Alaska to experience the North Pacific big surf.

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Get up to close to Hubbard Glacier. We can arrange it! Disenchantment Bay & Russell Fjord are as breathtaking as anything you'll see in Alaska. Guided tours are available with Yakutat Charter Boat Company's experienced skippers.