Accessible late May through October. Otter Lake, one of four lakes in the Goulding Lakes System, is located about 60 miles northwest of Sitka on the western edge of Chichagof Island. Access is by floatplane only, about a 50-minute flight from Sitka or Juneau. Refer to USGS topographic map Sitka D-7.
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Visitors enjoy exploring Otter Lake and Goulding Lake to the east. The two lakes are connected. Using the provided skiff, it takes patience to maneuver between the two lakes. Fishing is possible but slow in the area. Cutthroat trout can be caught below the falls and in the lower lake west of the cabin all year. However the provided skiff cannot access the lakes to the west of the cabin. Dolly Varden fishing is year round, while steelhead and coho are seasonal. Photography opportunities abound.
For information about fishing permits and seasons, visit the Alaska Department of Fish and Game website.
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