Fishing near Gustavus, AK

Gustavus sits at the edge of Glacier Bay National Park in Southeast Alaska, accessible only by boat or plane. The town fronts Icy Strait, a protected stretch of water known for some of the highest average halibut sizes in Alaska and strong runs of all five Pacific salmon species. Saltwater charters depart from the Gustavus dock and Bartlett Cove, while the Salmon River and Good River draw fly anglers into the backcountry for salmon and trout.