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Chilkat Bald Eagle Gathering

Thousands of bald eagles gather along the Chilkat River for a late salmon run.

November 2026SeasonNovember 2026
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Chilkat Bald Eagle Gathering

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November 2026Season
Alaska, USAWhere it happens
3,000+bald eagles on the river
Viewing advice

Numbers track the salmon and the cold; peak is usually the first three weeks of November.

The best time to see Chilkat Bald Eagle Gathering in 2026 is November 2026. Timing status: Season.

A stretch of the Chilkat near Haines stays unfrozen through early winter, drawing one of the largest concentrations of bald eagles on Earth to a final run of salmon. Numbers peak in November.

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Cosmic events during this window

Cosmic events that peak while this season is on, so one trip could catch both. Meteor showers show the moon, since a dark sky is what makes them.

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When is Chilkat Bald Eagle Gathering 2026?

Chilkat Bald Eagle Gathering 2026: November 2026.