Dall Island
Island Remote Alaskan island off southeast coast, timber history
Large, remote island in Alaska’s Alexander Archipelago with dense temperate rainforest; visited by anglers, birders and boaters for salmon fishing, sea-kayaking and brown bear sightings along the coast.
Dall Island is a large, forested island in the Alaska Panhandle, part of southeastern Alaska’s island archipelago and named after the naturalist William Healey Dall.
The island is visited for its remote coastline, wildlife viewing and fishing opportunities rather than for developed tourist infrastructure; its rugged shores and nearshore waters are important habitat for marine species. Access is generally by private boat or local water transport and the island has little in the way of permanent visitor facilities.
Indigenous use and maritime activity have long been part of the island’s history; later mapping and naming by American naturalists and explorers gave it the current name.
Dall Island lies off the southwestern side of the Alexander Archipelago in the Alaska Panhandle and is separated from larger nearby islands by coastal waterways.
- Name and character: Named for the naturalist William Healey Dall, the island is largely remote and sparsely populated with extensive shoreline used by marine wildlife.
How to Get to Dall Island #
Dall Island is remote and has no road connections; it is reached only by boat or floatplane. Access is typically by private boat or chartered floatplane from nearby coastal towns in Southeast Alaska or from ports in British Columbia (arrange a charter from the nearest regional service center).
Tips for Visiting Dall Island #
- Treat Dall Island as a remote, no‑services destination: arrange a charter boat or floatplane in advance and expect to be self‑sufficient (fuel, food, communications) for the duration of your visit.
- There are no formal visitor facilities-landings, trails and camps are informal-so research landing spots and local regulations before you go and file trip plans with Alaska authorities.
Best Time to Visit Dall Island #
Best in summer (June-August) for the mildest weather and most reliable access by boat or plane.
Weather & Climate near Dall Island #
Dall Island's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in March). Temperatures range from 0°C to 15°C. Heavy rainfall (2945 mm/year), wettest in October.
January
January is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Heavy rain (288 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Heavy rain (236 mm).
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March
March is the coolest month with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Heavy rain (229 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Heavy rain (205 mm).
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May
May is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (164 mm).
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June
June is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (139 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (134 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (180 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 8°C. Heavy rain (288 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (422 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 2°C. Heavy rain (337 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Heavy rain (323 mm).
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