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Whittier Alaska Fishing Charters

Situated at the head of the Passage Canal on the western edge of Prince William Sound, the community of Whittier is approximately 60 miles southeast of Anchorage. Whittier is a photographer’s paradise. You can see birds, sea otters, seals, whales, sea lions, porpoise, glaciers, waterfalls, goats, deer, bears and more. Hike the Portage Pass Trail or the Salmon Run trail, beach comb and pick berries. Water sports include boating, sailing, kayaking, recreational sports fishing and scuba diving. Winter sports activities include snow shoeing, cross country skiing, and snowmobiling.

This area originally was part of the portage route for the Chugach Indians of Prince William Sound, traveling to fish the Turnagain Arm. Later the Russians and Americans exploring the region also used this passage. It was used by prospecting miners during the gold rush as it was the quickest passage from the Sound to the Cook Inlet and Interior regions. The city itself is an historical area, established by the U.S. Army during World War II. The federal railroad to Portage was completed in 1943 and became the primary debarkation point for cargo, troops, and dependents of the Alaska Command.

In 1948 the military began construction of the first of two buildings for their military personnel, as the Port of Whittier was then recognized as an ice-free, deepwater port strategically located to access Anchorage and Interior Alaska. The base remained active until 1960, at which time the total population was 1200.

The City of Whittier was incorporated in 1969. Today, less than 300 people reside in the town, supporting the Alaska State Ferry, the Alaska Railroad, freight barge, commercial fishing, the Small Boat Harbor, recreation and tourism, with an annual visiting population of over 900,000.

 

For more information please visit Whittier’s Chamber of Commerce.