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Taiya Inlet is the water that gives Skagway its name. The Tlingit term behind the town's name refers to rough seas in the inlet caused by strong north winds. Skagway grew as a saltwater port during the Klondike Gold Rush, and the inlet still shapes the town.

The inlet is mostly a fishing ground. Charter boats leave from the small boat harbor downtown, and shore anglers fish from Yakutania Point and Dyea Point. June and July bring adult kings back to Pullen Creek, and August brings young kings from across southeast Alaska to feed.

Good to know

Charter boats run only from May through September.
Charters are offered in the morning and in the afternoon.
Charter start time is confirmed two weeks before the trip. Meet 15 minutes before departure.
Good king salmon trolling runs June through August, and immature kings feed here in August.

A place to visit:

Waters, by boat

Taiya Inlet

Skagway, United States (Alaska)

Taiya Inlet is the saltwater channel that runs past Skagway, and it is where local anglers go for king salmon. Charter boats and shore anglers both fish its waters from late spring into early autumn.

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Sightseeing and scenic rides

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Glaciers and fjords

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Sport fishing

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Rainforest and jungle

rainforest_jungle

Museums

museums

Hiking

hiking

Wildlife and birding

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Stingrays, turtles and dolphins

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Catamaran and sailing trips

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Ancient sites

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Old town and historic sights

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Local culture and markets

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How to get there

Charter boats leave from slip A7 at the Skagway Small Boat Harbor, a short walk from downtown.

Time needed

Four hours on the catamaran trip.

What it costs

Charter trips are paid for with a booking; shore fishing needs no tour.

Suits

Anglers and boat trip fans

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Tours that go here

Prices are per person, booked with our partner, Shore Excursions Group.

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Skagway's Historic District

Skagway

Six blocks of downtown Skagway along Broadway, lined with buildings from the late 1890s Gold Rush. You walk the boardwalks past saloons, shops and old offices.

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Museum

Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park Visitor Center

Skagway

The park visitor center sits in the former Broadway Depot on Broadway in downtown Skagway. Inside, interactive exhibits tell the story of the 1897-98 gold rush to the Klondike.

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Museum

Jeff. Smith's Parlor Museum

Skagway

Jeff. Smith's Parlor Museum is a small Skagway museum in the former headquarters of the outlaw Soapy Smith. Its rooms are restored to the 1960s look, with gold rush artifacts and Skagway curiosities.

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Trail

Chilkoot Trail

Skagway

The Chilkoot Trail is a historic route through the Coast Mountains, from the Dyea trailhead out toward Bennett in British Columbia. Most people here walk a short section or a day hike.

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