Goose Bay

The feel

Goose Bay is on the east side of Culross Passage within the Nellie Juan, about 25 miles southeast of Whittier in Prince William Sound. Culross Passage is an 11-mile sheltered route linking Port Wells and Port Nellie Juan, with calm water commonly used by fishing boats and small craft.

A USFS cabin sits in a small lagoon on the western shore of Culross Island and makes a base for saltwater fishing and shrimping. The cabin has an outside toilet and no electricity or running water.

What to expect

Water and access

From Whittier Harbor, head east out of Passage Canal and across Port Wells, then south into Culross Passage. Goose Bay is at the head of a narrow passage on the east side of Culross Passage, directly across from Long Bay.

Species and timing

Saltwater fish species and shrimping.

Hazards

Low tide can make the area in front of the cabin too shallow.

Bathrooms and water

An outside toilet at the cabin and no running water.

Season and access

Reach it by a roughly 25-mile boat ride from Whittier, or by floatplane in about 45 minutes from Anchorage.

Mingo says

Time your arrival for high slack tide, which is ideal for boating here. Plan the cabin as your base for fishing and shrimping trips around Culross Passage.

Before you go

• Reserve the USFS cabin at 1-877-444-6777 or www.recreation.gov.
• Bring your own food, cooking gear, bedding and fuel.
• Pack out all trash.

Written October 2026. Sources are listed at the end of this page.