Fritz Cove
Fritz Cove is a bay on the northwestern coast of Douglas Island in the City and Borough of Juneau, Alaska, United States. Lying in Stephens Passage, it is 8 miles (13 km) northwest of the city of Juneau.
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| Location | Stephens Passage, Juneau, Alaska |
| Coordinates | 58°19′41″N 134°38′30″W |
| River sources | Cove Creek, Elevenmile Creek, Fish Creek |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. depth | 30 fathoms (55 m) |
| Islands | Spuhn Island |
Historically, Fritz Cove was used for fishing by Alaska Natives, especially the Auke people. A summer camp named Aangoox̱a Yé was located at the mouth of Fish Creek. Scottish-American naturalist John Muir camped at the bay on November 10, 1879.
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