Description

The Big John Bay Cabin is located at the north end of Big John Bay in Rocky Pass (Keku Strait) on Kupreanof Island. It is a hunter-style cabin with an oil stove for heat, four single wooden bunks, and an outhouse. It is located on a tidal flat which becomes an islet at high tide, on a small wooded point that faces a large expanse of tidal grass and saltwater flats. A small stream 1/4 mile north of the cabin is the nearest water source. The cabin provides good opportunities for waterfowl hunting. Trout, Pink salmon, and Coho salmon are found in Hamilton and Big John Creeks. The Big John Bay trail provides access to the cabin from the community of Kake. Activities: Hunting, fishing, wildlife viewing. Wildlife: Grouse, black bear, waterfowl. Fish: Cutthroat trout, Pink salmon (July - August), Silver salmon (August) For more information about the Big John Bay Cabin, call the Petersbur Ranger District at 907-772-3871.