Kvichak Bay

Kvichak Bay is an arm on the northeast side of Bristol Bay in southern Alaska, at 58°26′N 157°54′W / 58.433°N 157.900°W / 58.433; -157.900. It is 80 km (50 mi) long and 48 km (30 mi) wide. The Kvichak River flows into the bay at its furthest northeast point, while the Naknek River comes in from the east about 16 km (9.9 mi) to the south of the Kvichak. The Kvichak Bay and Kvichak River are known for being a habitat for sockeye salmon.^[1]

References

^ Gay, Joel (August 25, 2004). "Eyeing Salmon Spawn, Biologists Try To Tell How Much Is Too Much". Anchorage Daily News. p. 10.

Gallery

Disused pier and warehouse on the Kvichak Bay
Kvichak Bay at low tide, with fishermen in the distance
Shacks along the Kvichak Bay

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[1] Gay, Joel (August 25, 2004). "Eyeing Salmon Spawn, Biologists Try To Tell How Much Is Too Much". Anchorage Daily News. p. 10.