Kitoi Bay
- Shelter
- NW, N, W, SW
- Seabed
- mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage in Kitoi Bay on the south coast of Afognak Island, about 30 miles north of Kodiak, off the west side of Izhut Bay.
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Holding is on mud. Shelter covers the NW, N, W and SW sectors, leaving the bay open to the east and south-east.
Practical
No facilities for visiting boats. A salmon hatchery operates at the head of the bay, run by the Kodiak Regional Aquaculture Association on Afognak Native Corporation land.
History
A hatchery was built at Kitoi Bay in 1954 by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, destroyed in the 1964 earthquake, and rebuilt by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game in 1965. It produces pink, chum, coho and sockeye salmon for the Kodiak area.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 58.18896, -152.36244 (58°11.34'N 152°21.75'W)
- Country
- United States
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, north, west, south-west winds
- Seabed
- mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Boaters' rating
- 4.4/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Kitoi Bay lies at 58°11.34'N 152°21.75'W, that is 58.18896, -152.36244 in decimal degrees.
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Write a reviewFrequently asked questions
Which winds is Kitoi Bay sheltered from?
Kitoi Bay is sheltered from north-west, north, west, south-west winds.
Can you anchor at Kitoi Bay?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Kitoi Bay.
How do boaters rate Kitoi Bay?
Kitoi Bay is rated 4.4/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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