Sitka Wildlife

There is an abundance of wildlife in the Sitka area.  There is a good chance you will see several of these wonderful creatures while traveling to, from or on fishing grounds.  Your guide will help point them out, and move in for a better look or photo if you wish.

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Humpback Whales know how to get your attention!

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An awesome sight - a humpback whale feeding.

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Steller Sealions are huge! They love this rock near some of our favorite fishing areas.

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Brown bear sow and three cubs. The bears around Sitka are all Brown Bears.

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A brown bear gazing upon a dead sealion.

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Hopefully Sitka's brown bears will find plenty of food in the wild, if not, those that live close to town will become garbage inspectors.

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There in an abundance of Bald eagles in Sitka.

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Puffins can often be seen around St. Larzaria Bird Island.

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Orca's are not real common in the Sitka area, but we do see a pod of them cruise through the area a few times each summer.