Jakalof Bay Dock and Skiff Launch

The feel

This is a working dock in Jakolof Bay, protected from the open ocean, with Jakolof Bay Road running from it to the city of Seldovia. The bay is also home to an oyster farm and a marine research laboratory, so you share the water with more than anglers.

The float that ran parallel to the beach is no longer usable and is being decommissioned. The approach from shore to the water stays in place for use for the foreseeable future or until the dock is replaced.

What to expect

Water and access

Sheltered bay water. Reach it by road from Seldovia or by boat from the Homer Harbor.

License and rules

Vessels are limited to 27 feet and shorter, and regular users sign a hold-harmless agreement.

Hazards

The float beside the beach is no longer usable, so launch from the approach.

Season and access

The City of Seldovia is working on a grant to replace the dock.

Mingo says

Check the dock's condition before you haul a boat out here. The float is gone from service and a replacement is still being funded.

Before you go

• Keep your boat to 27 feet or shorter.
• Take Jakolof Bay Road from Seldovia, or run over by boat from the Homer Harbor.
• Be ready to sign a hold-harmless agreement if you use the dock regularly.

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