Point Adolphus

Take a trip like no other with an America Outdoors outfitter, who provide sea kayaking trips that provide excellend opportunities for wildlife viewing and fishing, at Point Adolphus.

Rich in coastal marine life and exceptional paddling waters, visitors will cruise the coastline of the panhandle. This area is part of the Tongass National Forest and used under special use permit from the U.S. Forest Service. It supports a passageway for many varieties of sea and bird life and is also a connector to and from the outside 'Gulf of Alaska' for fishing trawlers and ocean freighters. The specific area travelers will visit has a high influx of halibut, salmon and plankton on which the whales and sea lions feed.

Wildlife

Humpbacks, Orcas, Stellar Sea Lions, seals and a multitude of other sea and bird life follow us along this spectacular coastline. From Hoonah, Alaska, kayakers paddle on expedition kayaks to Point Adolphus which has the largest congregation of Humpback whales in the Alaskan panhandle. Full breaches and the waving flukes of these intelligent giants are a daily and welcome occurrence. A most memorable journey to the sea!

Tours of the Icy Strait are spent exploring the grandeur of this special area. Grizzly bear, deer and bald eagles are some of the animals that may be sighted while viewing the wide expanse of the surrounding alpine. On the water you may see porpoise, Stellar Sea Lions, harbour seals and the mysterious Humpback and Orca whale. You may just want to simply relax and stare off onto the ocean with its dramatic backdrop.

All in all a magical place at a very special time of the year.

Fishing

The species we are likely to catch is coho salmon. They are caught in fresh and salt water from July to September. They average 3 to 5.5 kilos (8-12 lbs) in weight and are 45 to 75 cms. (24 to 30 inches) long, but individuals weighing 14 kilos (31 lbs.) have been landed. In salt water they are taken by trolling or mooching (drifting) with flies or lures along shore or kelp beds. (Pixie lures seem to work the best for our clients). Coho are spectacular fighters and the most acrobatic of the Pacific salmon, and on light tackle provide a thrilling and memorable fishing experience.