See Bears at Fish Creek Bear Viewing Area, Hyder, Alaska

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Fish Creek is the first Alaskan stop on the way north to main land Alaska. It has a run of what may be the largest chum salmon known. The chum salmon in fish creek are large enough they were once thought to be a different species. Fish creek also supports a run of pink salmon. The salmon in turn support brown (grizzly), black bears and wolves that feed at Fish Creek July through Mid-September. Beavers, mink, bald eagles, sharp Shined hawks, great blue herons, and gulls have also been seen at Fish Creek. From July 5 through September 15, an individual pass is required to visit the Wildlife Observatory. How will I know if the salmon are returning and the bears are beginning to show up? You can call 1-250-636-2367 beginning July 1 for daily updated wildlife activities at the Fish Creek Bear Viewing facility on the Tongass NF. Visitation outside this time period does not require a reservation or pass. The Fish Creek Wildlife Observatory consists of a 600 foot elevated wooden viewing platform, 2 parking areas, a second raised walkway along a spawning channel connecting the parking areas to the main viewing area, and an outhouse. You can purchase passes from vendors in Hyder. Please purchase from, or display your pass to the Forest Service personnel in the cabin as you enter the viewing deck. They will check your pass (if required) and brief you on site conditions and safety. During the peak viewing season of July and August, Forest Service interpreters are also onsite to provide current information on bear safety, and wildlife activity. The Fish Creek Wildlife Observation Site is located in Hyder Alaska. Drive 41 miles east on Highway 37A from the Cassiar Highway. Continue on the main road through Hyder then go 3 miles past the town to arrive at Fish Creek.

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