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.


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Akhiok Lodges
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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 |
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