Population: 51 ( 2003 Dept of Labor est.)
Distance from Kodiak: 90 air miles

Located on Alitak Bay, Akhiok is surrounded by the low hills and rolling flat lands common to the south end of Kodiak Island. The Ayakulik River, just north of the village, is well-known for its exceptional king salmon run.  Akhiok is an Alutiiq village dependent upon fishing and subsistence activities. The original village of Kashukugniut was occupied by Russians in the early 19th century. The community was originally a sea otter hunting settlement, located at Humpy Cove. The name Akhiok was reported in the 1880 Census. In 1881, residents relocated to the present site at Alitak Bay. The relocation was, in part, based on the switch to a fishing economy. Most families gain their livelihood from fishing, either directly by fishing for salmon and halibut or by working in a near-by cannery. The community's Russian Orthodox church, Protection of the Theotokos Chapel, was built around 1900 at the site of an earlier structure. A post office was established in 1933. Residents of nearby Kaguyak relocated to Akhiok after the 1964 earthquake and tsunami destroyed their village. The City was incorporated in 1972.

Akhiok Lodges

South Kodiak Adventures is located in the Village of Akhiok, on the Southern coast of Kodiak Island.  We offer high quality fishing, hunting and wildlife viewing adventures at a very reasonable price.  South Kodiak Adventures is operated by Gary Rozelle, Sr., a lifelong resident of Kodiak Island. This family operation is assisted by equally knowledgeable local Alaskans with over 35 years of experience fishing all the lakes, rivers and bays on the South end of Kodiak Island.  Call us in Anchorage Dec. 1st to May 1st at 907-929-4935 or in Akhiok from May 1st to Nov. 30th at  907-836-2846. Email:  kodiakadventures@gci.net