Seldovia Alaska

Seldovia Alaska Halibut Fishing Lodge is located across the bay from Homer Alaska and renowned as one of “America's Magnificent Hidden Hideaways”. This unblemished semi-remote small "First Class City" lies beyond the end of the road in one of the most pristine and a wildlife rich setting on Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula and offers great Seldovia Alaska Fishing Charters. Access to Seldovia is limited; there are no roads, bridges, trails or trains encroaching into this wilderness setting. To get to Seldovia for Seldovia Alaska Halibut Fishing Charters, you are limited to either boat or aircraft travel. This helps preserve the rich unspoiled landscapes from over development and safeguard this rich tidal area from the problems associated with rapid uncontrolled growth.

Seldovia remains a pristine wilderness village located within Kachemak Bay and one of Alaska's most treasured and scenic, hidden hideaways.

Seldovia Alaska History and Culture.

Seldovia, one of the Kenai Peninsula’s most historic towns, is a quiet fishing village of approximately 300 full-time residents. The village is filled with historic landmarks from a time long past. Visitors to the area are rewarded with authentic Alaskan charm, friendly and honest residents, cultural rich visitor attractions, and most of all, a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere of old Alaska that has been known to cure the restlessness of everyday life.
Seldovia has a long and proud fishing history. First settlers to Seldovia were Russian around 1800, is one of the oldest settlements in Cook Inlet. ”Seldovia” the name, comes from ”Z (aliz) Seldevoy”, which translates into “Herring Bay”. Herring can still be found swimming in the Seldovia Slough. The 1920’s herring-fishing boom was short lived. Today you will find a quiet fishing village that includes the following accommodations: fishing charter companies, restaurants and bars, lodges, churches and few stores selling goods and food. The fishing charters operate year round and take customers on day trips to catch halibut and other fish.
The Seldovia Native Association and the Seldovia Village Tribe are the top employers. There is a school for grades K-12 and a Boys & Girls Club that provides year-round activities for the children. Within the Seldovia Village tribe building there is a public museum. Another popular tourist destination is a 113-year-old church. One can also take day hikes, go biking or sea kayaking, comb the pristine beaches, go birdwatching and view the area wildlife (which can include whale watching).

More information about Seldovia can be found at the Seldovia Chamber of Commerce website. Also see our Seldovia Photo Album