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A black bear stands in a forest creek, looking toward a rock-and-timber fish-pass structure at the edge of the water.

Bear viewing site

Dog Salmon Fish Pass

Elevated viewing above a fish pass where black bears feed on salmon.

Reference 175

Tongass National Forest · USFS

Bear species
Black bear
Viewing type
Elevated viewing area
Platform
Yes
Permit required
No
Access modes
Road
Fee
0 USD
Road

On Forest Road 2100 (Polk Road), about 12 miles from the Hydaburg highway turnoff toward Polk Inlet and roughly two hours' drive from Craig. A short path leads to an elevated spot to watch black bears feed on salmon.

In pictures

A black bear stands in a forest creek, looking toward a rock-and-timber fish-pass structure at the edge of the water.
Reference 175

Wildlife viewing · Bear viewing

Sources

  • Hydaburg, AlaskaPrince of Wales Island Chamber of Commerce · Accessed 2026-11-05

Last updated 2026-11-13