Auke Bay (Tlingit: Áakʼw Tá) is a neighborhood located in the city and borough of Juneau, Alaska, that contains Auke Bay Harbor, Auke Lake, the University of Alaska Southeast, an elementary school, a church, a post office, a bar, a coffee shop, a waffle house, a thrift shop, a Thai restaurant, and one convenience store.

Nov 29, 2023 · Today, Auke Bay Harbor area is a popular stop for tourists and those that want to get a firsthand look at the traditional fishing lifestyle of Alaskans, while also experiencing once-in-a-lifetime views of some of Alaska’s best scenery.

Nov 15, 2018 · Auke Bay is not only the yachting, fishing and tour boat central for the area, it is probably the busiest port in Southeast Alaska during the summer months. To get there take Glacier Highway north out of town to the turn off that will take you right to the Auke Bay Recreational Area.

Gateways to many outdoor activities, including fishing, kayaking, boating, hiking, and bicycling; study and programs at the University of Alaska Southeast; and, history and cultural significance for the Aak’w Kwáan who have made Auke Bay their home for millennia.”

Inside, you’ll find Point Louisa, a traditional fishing ground for the Auke people (a subgroup of Southeast Alaska’s First People, the Tlingit). Point Louisa is a good fishing spot with good water views, covered picnic areas, and gently sloping gravel beach make it a family favorite.

Auke Bay is 12 miles from downtown Juneau at the intersection of Back Loop Road and Glacier Highway. The Auke Village Recreation Area is about four miles west of Auke Bay. Look for the brown directional sign after the ferry terminal. Juneau Convention and Visitor's Bureau - (888) 581-2201 or http://www.traveljuneau.com.

Oct 28, 2022 · No matter what kind of whale you’re hoping to see, Auke Bay is one of the best places in Alaska—and indeed in the world—to do it. So come on down and witness some of nature’s most incredible creatures firsthand.