About Plotnikof Lake Cabin
Number of accommodations: 1
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Fishing
Hiking
Kayaking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
S15, Loop: AREA PLOTNIKOF LAKE CABIN
Site Details
Reviews (2)
What Guests Are Saying
The Plotnikof Lake Cabin is situated in a beautiful location, ideal for enjoying nature. However, guests have encountered issues, such as a bear damaging the fuel line and a missing skiff due to an avalanche, which limited access to fishing spots. It is suggested that improvements be made to bearproof the cabin's systems and secure the skiff to enhance future experiences.
What Guests Are Saying
The Plotnikof Lake Cabin is situated in a beautiful location, ideal for enjoying nature. However, guests have encountered issues, such as a bear damaging the fuel line and a missing skiff due to an avalanche, which limited access to fishing spots. It is suggested that improvements be made to bearproof the cabin's systems and secure the skiff to enhance future experiences.
Review Summary
Kellar A
VerifiedJuly 17, 2024 • Stayed at: S15, Loop: AREA PLOTNIKOF LAKE CABIN
Beautiful spot! Unfortunately the fuel line for stove was damaged by a bear, and water got in the system. It took us 5 hours to MacGyver a fix and clean the system. The skiff was missing, apparently swept away by an avalanche, so we were stuck at the cabin and couldn't go to the best fishing areas. Of course, unexpected things happen at remote sites in AK, but from a read of the cabin log both of these issues happened multiple times. I hope the FS can allocate some resources for the Plotnikof cabin to bearproof the fuel line and place the skiff out of the avalanche zone.
Kellar A
VerifiedJuly 17, 2024 • Stayed at: S15, Loop: AREA PLOTNIKOF LAKE CABIN
Beautiful spot! Unfortunately the fuel line for stove was damaged by a bear, and water got in the system. It took us 5 hours to MacGyver a fix and clean the system. The skiff was missing, apparently swept away by an avalanche, so we were stuck at the cabin and couldn't go to the best fishing areas. Of course, unexpected things happen at remote sites in AK, but from a read of the cabin log both of these issues happened multiple times. I hope the FS can allocate some resources for the Plotnikof cabin to bearproof the fuel line and place the skiff out of the avalanche zone.
Location Plotnikof Lake Cabin
Address:
Sitka Ranger District
Sitka, AK, 99835
United States
Accessible early June through October. This cabin is located 45 miles southeast of Sitka, 4 miles east of Whale Bay, on the south-central part of Baranof Island. Access by floatplane is 40 minutes from Sitka.
For geographic features surrounding the cabin, refer to USGS topographic map Port Alexander C-3.
Latitude & Longitude: 56.5889 / -134.86
Elevation: 97 feet
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
