Public-use cabin
Young Lake North Cabin
Fly-in lake cabin on north Admiralty Island with a skiff; trout and coho fishing.
0.0 mi
Fishing spot
Young Lake (Admiralty Island)
Fly-in wilderness lake with two cabins and skiffs; trout slot limit.
Admiralty Island National Monument · USFS
- Water kind
- Lake
- Species
- Cutthroat trout · Dolly Varden · Coho salmon
- Methods
- Lures · Flies
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat access
- Yes
- Access modes
- Floatplane · Hike
- Regulations summary
- Unbaited artificial lures or flies only. Cutthroat and rainbow trout combined 2/day, 14 in minimum and 22 in maximum.
- Regulations url
- adfg.alaska.gov/static/regulations/fishregulations/PDFs/southeast/2026se_sfregs_juneau_glacierbay.pdf
- Reg year
- 2026
FloatplaneHike
Young Lake on north Admiralty Island has two Forest Service cabins with skiffs and is reached by floatplane or the trail from Admiralty Cove. The Forest Service lists cutthroat trout, Dolly Varden and coho salmon. Under 2026 ADF&G rules only unbaited artificial lures or flies may be used year-round. Cutthroat and rainbow trout combined are 2 per day and 2 in possession, between 14 and 22 inches.
Location
Fishing
Sources
- 2026 Southeast Alaska Sport Fishing Regulations: Juneau & Glacier Bay AreaAlaska Department of Fish and Game · Accessed 2026-11-08
- Young Lake North CabinUSDA Forest Service, Tongass National Forest · Accessed 2026-11-08
Last updated 2026-11-09
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Trails
Trail
Admiralty Cove to North Young Lake Trail
- Distance
- 3.80938012761722 mi
Wilderness trail across north Admiralty Island linking Admiralty Cove and Young Lake cabins.
3.8 mi
Trail
Dan Moller Trail
- Distance
- 11.1011099639045 mi
Planked Douglas Island trail climbing to an alpine bowl and the Dan Moller Cabin.
11.1 mi
Trail
Pack Creek Trail
- Distance
- 18.123156116517 mi
One-mile trail from the Pack Creek bear-viewing tower; permit required in season.
18.1 mi
Trail
Auke Nu Trail
- Distance
- 18.4028384795109 mi
Partly planked 3-mile climb through muskeg to the John Muir Cabin above Auke Bay.
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Trail
Nugget Falls Trail
- Distance
- 19.6645961688054 mi
Flat 0.8-mile walk along Mendenhall Lake to the foot of Nugget Falls.
19.7 mi
Trail
East Glacier Trail
- Distance
- 19.6645961688054 mi
Loop above the east side of Mendenhall Lake with glacier views and a side trip to A-J Falls.
19.7 mi
Trail
West Glacier Trail
- Distance
- 19.9345939719973 mi
Trail along the west side of Mendenhall Lake to a rock outcrop above the glacier.
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