State Parks and National Parks

Togiak National Wildlife Refuge is between Kuskokwim and Bristol bays in southwestern Alaska. Mountain crags, fast-flowing rivers, deep lakes, marshy lowlands, ponds, estuaries, coastal lagoons and sea cliffs make up this diverse refuge.

The broad glacial valleys of the Ahklun Mountains cut through the tundra uplands and open onto a coastal plain. The Ahkluns make up 80 percent of the sprawling refuge.

Togiak is a breeding and nesting area for waterfowl and shorebirds returning from wintering areas in Russia, Japan, Mexico, South America, New Zealand and the South Pacific. Numerous seabirds inhabit the offshore waters and cliffs near capes Newenham and Peirce during the summer.

Spotted seals, walrus and seven species of whales inhabit the offshore waters. The refuge provides more than 1,500 miles of streams and rivers of habitat for spawning salmon.

Some of the finest salmon and trout sport fishing waters in Alaska are in Togiak Refuge. The coastal portion of the refuge provides excellent opportunities for photography and wildlife observation.

Commercial guides are available for sport fishing, brown bear hunting and wildlife viewing.

Photo credits in order: Courtesy of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Courtesy of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.