Bear Viewing
One of Alaska’s premier tourist attractions is in abundant supply at Snug Harbor Outpost.
Snug Harbor Outpost is proud to offer its guests the chance to experience a remote and wild bear viewing adventure unlike any other in Alaska. Experience close and personal bear viewing at its finest, all from the safety of a boat viewing deck.
From June through mid-July, our expert guides take you up Tuxedni Bay and into Horsefly Slough, home to one of the most abundant brown bear populations in the world. Here we can view Alaskan bears in their natural habitat, grazing in the rich grasslands near the water’s edge and fishing in the bay.
Throughout the summer and into late August, our boat tours follow the bears inland to several neighboring rivers and streams as they migrate in pursuit of wild sockeye salmon, coho salmon, and chum salmon.
Bird Watching
Whether you’re coming to see the all-American bald eagle in person for the first time, or want to see puffins in their natural habitat, you’ll want to plan for a bird watching adventure in Alaska! Home to over 180 species of birds, Chisik Island is a Federally protected bird sanctuary where guests can view and photograph bald eagles, horned and tufted puffins, kittiwakes, cormorants, murres, oystercatchers, and eider ducks undisturbed in their natural habitat.
To make your Alaskan bird watching experience that much more unique, we can sail Northeast and visit the protected Duck Island, where numerous species of migratory and local seabirds come to rocky cliffs to nest for the Alaskan summer. A bird-watchers dream!
Salmon & Halibut Fishing
As expected from the Tuxedni Wilderness and the Cook Inlet, come experience world-class salmon and halibut fishing – a true angler’s paradise! We invite anglers of all ability levels to partake in Alaskan tradition and enjoy fishing for the variety of salmon and halibut species native to the area. As every angler knows, fish are never guaranteed, but you’ll have an unforgettable experience trying your luck!
We offer full-service, first-class charter fishing experiences for halibut, customizable to accommodate everyone on the boat, from beginner to even the most advanced angler. Set sail on the stunning blue waters of the Cook Inlet in our state-of-the-art charter boat, guided by our expert charter fishing captains.
Feel like fishing closer to the cannery? Wade in the cool Alaskan rivers fishing for salmon or drop a halibut line off Snug Harbor’s own barge and do some self-guided fishing.
No matter your experience level or preferred fishing method, the fish at Snug Harbor Outpost are waiting for you.
Photography
Alaska is a photographer’s mecca, and you’ll find that Snug Harbor Outpost is no exception! Guests will get the opportunity to capture world-class photos at every step of their trip: iconic Alaskan wilderness, wildlife, historic cannery buildings, boating in the Cook Inlet, and of course, smiling faces.
Did we mention that these photo opportunities will always be in small group settings? No crowded tours here! You’ll feel as if you have it all to yourself as you get the chance to photograph one of the most remote and unspoiled environments left on earth; abundant wildlife, spectacular scenic backdrops, glacier-carved landscapes, snow capped mountains, and pristine coastlines.
Clam Digging
Chisik island is home to a 25-foot tidal surge, and when the minus tides are right, we’ll set out on the beaches and tidal flats with buckets and shovels to enjoy a clam digging adventure! A staple activity in any Alaskan trip, adults and children of all ages will have a blast digging for pacific razor clams. Put on your boots and come try your luck!
