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Notable river spot · Sitka, Sitka

Fitz Island

Fitz Island is a river spot in Sitka, Sitka.

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Fitz Island: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this river spot: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Fitz Island

Season: September to February; boat services pause in floods.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Fitz Island — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 57.68833, -136.12259. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Fitz Island

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    Frequently asked

    Are boats running today?

    No visitor has reported the boating status for Fitz Island yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Fitz Island?

    September to February; boat services pause in floods. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Fitz Island?

    Nearby: West Chichagof-Yakobi Wilderness (sanctuary, 6 km), Goon Dip Mountain (viewpoint, 9 km), Dippy Island (river spot, 1 km), Kimshan Cove (beach, 1 km), Port Island (river spot, 1 km), Doolth Mountain (viewpoint, 2 km).

    Is Fitz Island worth visiting?

    Fitz Island is listed as a notable river spot in Sitka on Spotwander.