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Small houses and a weathered shed sit among spruce trees along a calm green channel, with a misty mountain behind.

Fishing spot

Wrangell Narrows

Narrow channel between Mitkof and Kupreanof islands, fished for salmon and bottomfish.

Reference 196

Tongass National Forest · USFS

Water kind
Saltwater
Species
Chinook salmon · Coho salmon
Boat access
Yes
Access modes
Boat
Regulations url
adfg.alaska.gov/static/regulations/fishregulations/PDFs/southeast/2026se_sfregs_petersburgwrangell.pdf
Reg year
2026
Boat

Wrangell Narrows links Petersburg and Wrangell waters and is part of the terminal harvest area for Crystal Lake Hatchery kings when ADF&G opens retention. Strong currents and heavy boat traffic require caution. Saltwater salmon and bottomfish regulations follow the Southeast booklet.

Location

In pictures

Fishing · Boating

Sources

Last updated 2026-11-13

Nearby within 25 miles