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SOUTHCENTRAL ALASKA
Valdez
Valdez, Alaska
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Glaciers! Wildlife! Fishing! History! Tours! Hiking
Whether you find yourself on land or sea, there’s
always something to do here. Take a road trip to
Valdez!
You can find some of the most scenic and historic
trails of all levels in Alaska.
Prince William Sound is a premier fishing
destination. Open year round, the waters are home
to all species of salmon, rockfish, lingcod and some
of the most accessible halibut in Alaska. You can
drop a line from shore, take your own boat, or take
a charter into deeper seas. Either way, you’re likely
to catch enough fish to eat for dinner or fill up your
freezer.
Home to the oldest fish derbies in Alaska, awarding
thousands of dollars in prize money each year.
Young and old, all skill levels, the thrill of reeling in a
record breaking fish will keep you coming back for
more. Solomon Gulch Hatchery presents a unique
opportunity to observe salmon as they return to
spawn. The hatchery is located across the port on
Dayville Road en route to Allison Point. Completed
in February 1983, to ensure sufficient numbers of
salmon return each year, the facility is licensed to
incubate, rear and release 230 million pink salmon,
and 2 million coho. With a concerted effort from
the Alaska Department of Fish and Game and
the City of Valdez, the Solomon Gulch Hatchery
annually imprints and releases 105,000 king smolts
from the Fish and Game Fort Richardson Hatchery.
The Valdez Fisheries Development Association
(VFDA) goals are to produce an annual return of
10 million pink salmon, 100,000 coho and 10,000
king salmon. The best time to view salmon at the
hatchery is July through September. Bears, eagles,
sea gulls and sea otters can be found feeding on
the fish. Fishing is prohibited within 300 feet of
the premises. Please respect all wildlife, especially
maintaining a safe distance from any bears in the
area. Bears are wild animals and can be dangerous.
  TRAVEL INFO
Valdez Visitor Information Center
Located at 309 Fairbanks Drive, Valdez, Alaska, the Valdez Visitor
Information Center, run by Discover Valdez, is a key stop for RV
travelers in Prince William Sound. Open year-round—9 AM to 6 PM in
summer, 10 AM to 4 PM in winter—this downtown hub offers maps,
brochures, and local advice for fishing charters, glacier tours, and
hiking trails. Staff provide avalanche forecasts and tips for exploring
the Chugach Mountains.
The center features exhibits on Valdez’s history, including the 1964
Earthquake and Klondike Gold Rush, with displays like stuffed bears
and a musk ox. Souvenirs such as t-shirts, mugs, and postcards are
available. RVers can access trail maps for Worthington Glacier or
Keystone Canyon and learn about biking paths near Crooked Creek,
where salmon and bears are visible from July to October.
Contact: (907) 835-2984 or www.valdezalaska.org. Close to Valdez
RV Park, it’s a practical base for planning adventures.
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PRINCE
WILLIAM
SOUND
G L AC I E R & W I L D L I F E C R U I S E S
We take the time to let you experience
ALL of the Sound - from the magnificent
icebergs of Columbia Glacier, calving
Meares Glacier, to incredible wildlife.
Let us show you everything the Sound
has to offer as we share with you
the remarkable history, geology
and information of this
abundant region.
V A L D E Z , A L A S K A
Valdez 907 .835.4731 | 1.866.867 .1297 | P .O. Box 1297 | Valdez, AK 99686
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