Puget Cove is a coastal bay located on the mainland, on the eastern shore of Johnstone Passage, approximately 1.7 miles north of Hatchet Point and 2.9 miles northeast of Yakutat, Alaska. The cove is situated within an archipelago of islands and reefs, which provides a degree of natural protection. The area is part of the Malaspina Coastal Plain with views of Mount Saint Elias. For paddlers, this is a remote and exposed marine environment. Navigation in the offshore waters approaching the cove requires caution due to heavy vessel traffic, particularly when crossing the entrance to Johnstone Passage. The waters are extremely heavily used for subsistence activities like crabbing and fishing, so paddlers should expect to encounter fishing boats and gear. There is no formal launch site, though the area has been referenced in the context of potential canoe trail development. Wildlife sightings are frequent, with sea otters commonly encountered and occasional porpoises. The overall character is that of a wild, working Alaskan coastline where paddlers share the water with commercial, subsistence, and potentially recreational traffic. Paddlers must be self-sufficient, prepared for cold water, variable weather, and open ocean conditions, and possess the skills to manage crossings in a busy marine channel.