Fishing & Marine Wildlife

Fairweather Adventures at Glacier Bay, which takes its name from the lofty snow-clad peaks of Glacier Bay's spectacular Fairweather Mountain Range, presents an Alaskan sightseeing and sport fishing adventure that you'll never forget. Come enjoy the contagious enthusiasm that Jim and Julene Kearns and their family have for this beautiful place as they offer you their unparalleled experience in the Glacier Bay area. You will be treated to some of Alaska's most magnificent natural beauty, its abundant marine mammals, and its finest sport fishing. It is awesome! Fairweather Adventures at Glacier Bay is an official concessionaire of Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve.

Glacier Bay Sportfishing provides individually tailored charters to suit the interests of fishermen of any skill level. Captain Mike Halbert has fished the waters of Icy Strait and Cross Sound since 1985 acquiring the skills and knowledge to create a truly unique fishing experience.

Historic Homestead, Lesh family owned since 1965, Gustavus Inn sits in the Salmon River meadow at the center of town. Ocean harvest dining, sourdough breakfast, hot lunch, six-stool bar, free airport pick up, bikes, lodging and travel arrangements. Named a James Beard "America's Classic 2010 for our dining experience. Come try it yourself! Our spacious rooms provide a queen and twin bed with private bath. The full kitchen garden invites an after dinner stroll and the natural history library is a rainy day retreat. Daily courtesy transfers to Glacier Bay National Park naturalist led walk. 2010 Alaska Airlines special: Gustavus Inn will offer $10 off our daily rate per person per night for stays of more than two nights. Taken from the total bill on check out if paid by personal check or cash. Valid for 2010

Spirit Walker Expeditions is a local, guide-owned and operated sea kayaking company with over 20 years of experience. We guide world-class sea kayaking expeditions throughout Southeast Alaska, specializing in fully outfitted and personalized small-group expeditions. We offer one to seven day trips to the whale feeding grounds at Point Adolphus, Lodge to Lodge and remote wilderness adventures, Glacier Bay packages, family trips and more. Our approach emphasizes wilderness stewardship and minimum impact camping with plenty of time for good food and friends. Our experienced and professional guides, high quality equipment, local expertise and prime location is the perfect combination for an unforgettable wilderness trip in Southeast Alaska's Inside Passage. Come join us!

Doug's first trip to Alaska was in 1968. He moved to Alaska in 1974, and began commercial fishing with his own boat in 1977. Doug has lived in Gustavus since 1978. With over 20 years as a full-time commercial salmon fisherman and bottom fish long-liner, Doug is now “semi retired” from the commercial fishing industry. In 1996 Doug got a Coast Guard license to carry passengers for hire, and started doing water taxi work in Icy Strait, the outside coast, and Glacier Bay. In 1997 he added fresh water fly fishing, and boat ecotours, providing excellent photographic opportunities for whales, sea otters, seals and sea lions, birds, and perhaps a bear, wolf, or moose along the beach. Doug recieved a certificate of completion for an 80-hour Wilderness First Responder course, and is competent in a canoe or kayak. Over 30 years of living, working, and playing on the ocean, streams, and in the wilderness of Southeast Alaska have given him extensive first-hand knowledge of this beautiful area.