• Registration is easy and free!

  • Welcome to the National Parks USA forum! Registered members can download resources for free and use the forum without advertising banners. Click here for free registration. After registration, check your mailbox and confirm your email address.

See the Wassillie Trefon Dena'ina Fish Cache - Lake Clark National Park & Preserve

a wooden structure with a small door on stilts in winter
Museum Exhibits

See the Wassillie Trefon Dena'ina Fish Cache

Lake Clark National Park & Preserve
5-45 Minutes
Spring · Summer · Fall · Winter
Pets: Yes
Fees: No

Visitor Dashboard

Current Alerts

No active alerts
View current park alerts

Access Requirements

Unknown
View official access requirements

Weather forecast

39°F 4°C · Partly Sunny then Chance Rain And Snow
More weather details

Best Time to Visit

Spring · Summer · Fall · Winter
Based on official activity seasons

More Things To Do

Lake Clark National Park & Preserve
Discover more activities

Current park status

No active alerts

No active alerts are currently available for this place.

About this activity

The Wassillie Trefon Fish Cache is the last best example of the traditional Dena'ina Athabascan fish cache in the Lake Clark-Iliamna area. It is also very likely to be the best example of a southwestern Alaska Native log cache in the entire Bristol Bay region.

Activity details

Location
Port Alsworth, Alaska
Duration
5-45 Minutes
Age
5
Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Time of day
Day, Dawn, Dusk
Pets
Yes
Fees
No
Accessibility

Things To Buy

Recommended gear for See the Wassillie Trefon Dena'ina Fish Cache
We may earn a commission when you book through this link.
More Things To Buy

Guided Experiences

Discover guided tours and memorable experiences near Lake Clark National Park & Preserve.

Why book a guided experience?

Discover guided tours, tickets and activities available near Lake Clark National Park & Preserve.

Flexible cancellation options
Instant confirmation
Convenient mobile tickets
Experienced local guides
Reviews from fellow travelers
Explore Guided Experiences
We may earn a commission when you book through this link.

Access requirement information

Not available

No additional access requirement details are available from the provider.

Official website

Official access information supplied by the provider for this activity. Requirements and availability may change, so always verify the latest details on the official website.
Visit official website

Weather forecast

Check the weather forecast before planning this activity.
Today
39°F4°C
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain And Snow
E 10 mph16 km/h Rain: 27%
Tonight
33°F1°C
Rain And Snow
E 15 mph24 km/h Rain: 95%
Friday
38°F3°C
Rain And Snow
E 18 mph28 km/h Rain: 97%
Friday Night
34°F1°C
Rain
E 18 mph28 km/h Rain: 98%
Saturday
39°F4°C
Snow Showers
E 13 mph20 km/h Rain: 99%
Saturday Night
34°F1°C
Light Snow
E 8 mph12 km/h Rain: 94%
Forecast data provided by the National Weather Service.
Last updated: Sep 24, 2026 at 10:38 AM
Official forecast
Forecasts can change and local conditions may vary. Check official weather alerts and park guidance before your visit.

More weather details

Today
39°F4°C
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain And Snow

A chance of rain and snow after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. East wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

E 10 mph16 km/h Rain: 27%
Tonight
33°F1°C
Rain And Snow

Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 33. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

E 15 mph24 km/h Rain: 95%
Friday
38°F3°C
Rain And Snow

Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 38. East wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

E 18 mph28 km/h Rain: 97%
Friday Night
34°F1°C
Rain

Rain before 1am, then rain showers. Cloudy, with a low around 34. East wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

E 18 mph28 km/h Rain: 98%
Saturday
39°F4°C
Snow Showers

Rain showers before 10am, then snow showers between 10am and 4pm, then snow. Cloudy, with a high near 39. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

E 13 mph20 km/h Rain: 99%
Saturday Night
34°F1°C
Light Snow

Snow before 4am, then rain and snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 34. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

E 8 mph12 km/h Rain: 94%
Sunday
38°F3°C
Rain And Snow Showers

Rain and snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 38. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.

NE 5 mph8 km/h Rain: 94%
Sunday Night
33°F1°C
Rain And Snow Showers Likely

Rain and snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 33. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

N 5 mph8 km/h Rain: 62%
Monday
38°F3°C
Chance Rain And Snow Showers

A chance of rain and snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 38. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

NW 5 mph8 km/h Rain: 44%
Monday Night
33°F1°C
Chance Rain And Snow Showers

A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

NW 5 mph8 km/h Rain: 33%
Tuesday
37°F3°C
Chance Snow Showers

A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.

W 5 mph8 km/h Rain: 37%
Tuesday Night
29°F-2°C
Chance Snow Showers

A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

NW 5 mph8 km/h Rain: 44%
Wednesday
36°F2°C
Chance Snow Showers

A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.

NW 5 mph8 km/h Rain: 44%
Wednesday Night
29°F-2°C
Chance Snow Showers

A chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 29.

NW 5 mph8 km/h Rain: 41%

Disclaimer

Check the weather forecast before planning this activity.

Weather, wind, precipitation and temperature can vary by location and time. Prepare appropriate clothing and equipment and check official alerts and park guidance.

Forecasts can change and local conditions may vary. Check official weather alerts and park guidance before your visit.

Location and map

View this park in your preferred navigation app for directions and nearby places.
Open in Google Maps Open in Apple Maps

More Things To Do at Lake Clark National Park & Preserve

Explore Things To Do at Lake Clark National Park & Preserve
A large wooden boat sits with the number 23 painted on it.
Museum Exhibits

Discover Bristol Bay Fishing History

Explore a sailboat that spent more than 60 years on Bristol Bay waters during the heyday of Alaska's commercial salmon fishery.
5-45 Minutes
Source: NPS
inside of the Port Alsworth Visitor Center showing various exhibits
Museum Exhibits

Explore How Salmon Are Sustaining Southwest Alaska Communities

The Kvichak watershed which is fed by Lake Clark and runs into Bristol Bay, is one of the world's most productive spawning and rearing habitats for...
5-45 Minutes
Source: NPS
Two men working on sawmill stacked lumber in foreground and background.
Museum Exhibits

Visit the Denison Sawmill Exhibit

Learn about early infrastructure of the Lake Clark region. The Denison steam powered sawmill led waves of change to the Lake Clark region.
5-30 Minutes
Source: NPS
More Things To Do at Lake Clark National Park & Preserve

Information & Disclaimer

National Parks Explorer strives to present accurate and up-to-date information collected from official and trusted sources, including the National Park Service. While we make every effort to keep this information current, information may be incomplete, inaccurate, outdated or subject to change without prior notice, including access requirements, permits, reservations, operating hours, alerts, fees, road and trail conditions, weather and other visitor information.

Read more Read less

Always verify the latest information with the relevant official source before making travel plans, reservations, purchases or visiting a park.

National Parks Explorer is an independent information platform provided through national-parks-usa.com and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the National Park Service or other data providers. All information is provided for general informational and planning purposes only and is used entirely at your own risk. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, National Parks Explorer and national-parks-usa.com cannot be held responsible or liable for any loss, damage, injury, inconvenience, missed reservation, travel disruption, financial loss, additional expense or other costs resulting from the use of, or reliance upon, information provided through this website.

Back
Top