Alaska's Southwest Region

The Southwest Alaska panorama ranges from the gentle grasslands of the Aleutian Islands to the surreal volcanic landscape of Katmai National Park. The natural habitat of brown bear, sea otters, fur seals, and sea birds make Southwest Alaska a paradise for the naturalist and fisherman.

A visit to the Pribilof Islands (St. George Island and St. Paul Island) in the Bering Sea are an unparalleled opportunity for wildlife photographers and bird watchers. Rocky cliffs and beaches support some of the largest sea bird and fur seal populations in the world.

Fly-in fishing lodges dot the wilderness-remote havens for angles from every country. Limitless sport fishing opportunities are here, between the salmon-rich waters of Bristol Bay (the world's largest producer of red salmon), freshwater lakes brimming with grayling and char, and rivers running with salmon and trout.

The Alaska Peninsula extends 55 miles into the Pacific Ocean toward the Aleutian Islands. At its head is Lake Clark National Park and Preserve, a magnificent wilderness of sea coast, mountains, and glaciers, interspersed with lakes containing trophy rainbow trout. King Salmon, Dillingham, and Iliamna are prime sportfishing locales and access points to the region's famous fly-in fishing lodges.

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