Neets Bay Bear Viewing
Neets Bay
A remote bay reachable only by seaplane, where visitors watch black bears feeding on salmon from a viewing platform.
Neets Bay lies about 60 km north of Ketchikan and can only be reached by seaplane. Each summer, the bay's salmon hatchery draws large runs of salmon, and black bears and occasionally brown bears feed along the stream. Boardwalks and viewing platforms built by the Forest Service let visitors watch from a safe distance, and bald eagles are common. Tours typically include round-trip flights and take about 3–4 hours. They are relatively expensive and limited in number, so book in advance; flights may be cancelled in bad weather.
Opening hours
Approx. Jul–Sep, with tour groups
Nearby sights
- Totem Bight State Historical Park
- Ward Lake Recreation Area
- Potlatch Totem Park
- Tongass Historical Museum
- Creek Street
- Downtown Ketchikan Waterfront
- Totem Heritage Center
- Dolly's House Museum