Bears Fishing For Salmon
Step into the wilds of Southeast Alaska for an astonishing Waterfall Creek bear viewing adventure.
We originally developed Waterfall Creek for bear viewing due to the amazing encounters possible there. Your exploration begins with a breathtaking scenic flight from Juneau, providing unique access to brown bear habitat. Escorted by an expert local guide with more than a decade of experience at this exact location, you’ll step off the plane and into an unforgettable adventure. Photographers and nature enthusiasts will marvel at this opportunity to discover the unexpected once-in-a-lifetime bear viewing experience that allows a rare look into the world of one of the grand and majestic animals of the great Alaskan wilderness.
Quick Info
- Cost: $1050 per person (no added fees/taxes)
- Length: ~5.5 hrs door-to-door
- Contact: info@juneauflyfishing.com
What’s Included/What We Provide
- Transportation to and from downtown to the floatplane base
- Rubber boots & raingear
- Binoculars
- 50 minutes total scenic floatplane flight time
- Waterfall Creek permits
- 3 – 3.5 hours at remote Waterfall Creek location
- Post adventure snack
- Bottled Water
- Private tours available (additional fee)
What To Bring
- Layered clothing for warmth – check the forecast in the morning for daily temperatures
- Camera/smartphone (Large lenses are highly recommended for high quality photos.)
- Gratuity (10-20% recommended)
Waterfall Creek Bears
Additional Info/Fine Print:
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Minimum Age
Contact us for private family trips with younger children, it is amazing to expose younger kids to wildlife in the right circumstances.
Fitness and Mobility Requirements
Guests should be able to climb in and out of small aircraft with minimal assistance. Participants must be able to walk ¼ mile over uneven ground. This takes us to the best viewing locations. More adventurous groups may cover between 3 – 6 miles of walking without trails.
Season Description/Timing
Early May till June 20th is Mating Season with success rates around 99%, June 20 – July 15 is Shoulder Season with success rates around 66%, and Fishing Season (for the bears) is July 15 – September 30th with success rates back up to 99%.
Gear Provided
We provide rain jackets, rain pants, and knee-high rubber boots. Your guide may also choose to outfit you in chest waders.
Wilderness Opportunities
All of our viewing locations lie deep in Alaska’s true wilderness, offering exceptional opportunities to experience wildlife in its natural habitat. Bald eagles soar overhead, brown bears roam the riverbanks, Sitka blacktail deer move through the forest, and humpback whales and other marine life are often seen during your journey.
Booking and cancellation policies
In order to secure your booking and trip date(s), we require full payment for your trip.
We will always work with you to attempt to reschedule should you need to make changes to your itinerary. Due to the seasonal nature of our business, our booking policies are firm. Therefore, we highly recommend purchasing trip insurance to protect your investment.
If you need to cancel your trip for any reason, the following is our cancellation refund policy:
Cancellations made 60 days or more prior to your trip date: 100% refund of your trip cost, less a$100/person, non-refundable permit fee.
Cancellations made 30-59 days prior to your trip date: 50% refund of your trip cost.
Cancellations made less than 30 days prior to your trip date are non-refundable – this includes “no-shows” and passengers arriving over 30 minutes late of their scheduled trip time.
If Bear Creek Outfitters cancels your trip for any reason, including as noted in our passenger weight surcharge policy, you will receive a 100% refund of your trip cost, less a $100/person, nonrefundable permit fee.
Passenger Weight Surcharge
We operate our trips using small aircraft that have restrictions on weight and balance for safety. Therefore, any passenger weighing more than 250lbs (113kg) may be charged an additional $300 to help ensure adequate aircraft space. Actual passenger weights are verified for each guest prior to departure. If you or a member(s) of your party exceed 250lbs, please let us know at the time of booking, or as far in advance of your trip date as possible. In the uncommon scenario that a guest does not provide prior notice of exceeding 250lbs, and additional aircraft space is not available, we reserve the right to cancel your trip.