Hunting unit
GMU 3
Islands around Petersburg and Wrangell: Sitka black-tailed deer and black bear.
6.7 mi
Fishing spot
Stikine River
Mainland river fishing and wildlife access from Wrangell into the Stikine-LeConte country.
Tongass National Forest · USFS
- Water kind
- River
- Species
- Chinook salmon · Coho salmon · Trout
- Boat access
- Yes
- Access modes
- Boat
- Regulations url
- adfg.alaska.gov/static/regulations/fishregulations/PDFs/southeast/2026se_sfregs_petersburgwrangell.pdf
- Reg year
- 2026
Boat
The Stikine is a major mainland river reached by boat from Wrangell. Anglers target salmon and trout in season under Southeast and Petersburg-Wrangell special regulations. The river corridor also leads to Chief Shakes Hot Springs and bird concentrations on the delta.
Location
In pictures
Fishing · Wildlife viewing · Boating
Sources
- Chief Shakes Hot Springs SiteUSDA Forest Service, Tongass National Forest · Accessed 2026-11-06
- Petersburg-Wrangell Fishing InformationAlaska Department of Fish and Game · Accessed 2026-11-09
- 2026 Southeast Alaska Sport Fishing Regulations: Petersburg-WrangellAlaska Department of Fish and Game · Accessed 2026-11-09
Last updated 2026-11-13
Nearby within 25 miles
Hunting units
Airports
Cultural sites
Glaciers
Shelters lean tos
Trails
Trail
Three Lakes Trail
- Distance
- 12.7579208148475 mi
E-shaped trail system linking Sand, Hill and Crane lakes off Three Lakes Loop Road.
12.8 mi
Trail
Ohmer Creek Trail
- Distance
- 15.693897310053 mi
Barrier-free creek walk near Ohmer Creek Campground through spruce and hemlock.
15.7 mi
Trail
Rainbow Falls Trail
- Distance
- 16.0931474691303 mi
Short 0.7-mile mostly boardwalk trail to Rainbow Falls south of Wrangell.
16.1 mi
Trail
Blind River Rapids Trail
- Distance
- 20.470466500599 mi
Short roadside trail to Blind River Rapids with a three-sided shelter.
20.5 mi
Floatplane bases
Ferry terminals
Hot springs
Campgrounds
Campground
Ohmer Creek Campground
Free 10-site Forest Service campground 22 miles south of Petersburg on Mitkof Highway.
15.7 mi
Campground
Earl West Cove Campsite
Road-end campsite on Eastern Passage with a marine access facility below.
22.4 mi
Campground
Nemo Campground
Free 8-site accessible Forest Service camp area on four overlooks south of Wrangell.
23.8 mi
Campground
Three Sisters Overlook Campsite
Fully accessible single campsite overlooking Zimovia Strait and the Three Sisters peaks.
24.7 mi
Fishing spots
Fishing spot
Ohmer Creek
Small roadside creek beside Ohmer Creek Campground south of Petersburg.
15.7 mi
Fishing spot
Blind Slough
Roadside king and coho water on Mitkof Island, with a terminal harvest area for hatchery kings.
18.0 mi
Fishing spot
Blind River Rapids
Popular roadside fishing hole on Blind Slough with a short trail and shelter.
20.5 mi
Fishing spot
Wrangell Narrows
Narrow channel between Mitkof and Kupreanof islands, fished for salmon and bottomfish.
23.9 mi
Viewpoints
Public use cabins
Public-use cabin
Deep Bay Cabin
Fully accessible large-group cabin on Zarembo Island, year-round by boat or floatplane.
21.0 mi
Public-use cabin
Berg Bay Cabin
A-frame cabin overlooking Berg Bay and Blake Channel.
23.7 mi
Public-use cabin
Raven's Roost Cabin
Alpine cabin above Petersburg Airport at the top of the Raven Trail.
24.1 mi