Fishing

There are various fishing streams and lakes that you can reach on the roads -- several are mentioned above, under "Mitkof Island" -- and many more accessible by boat or plane. Check at the visitor center, or contact the Alaska Department of Fish & Game (tel. 907/772-5231, www.alaska.gov/adfg). They produce an informative Petersburg/Wrangell Sport Fishing Guide, available on paper or on the website (click on "Sport Fisheries," then the Southeast region). The boat harbor has a couple dozen licensed charter fishing boats, mostly six-passenger vessels. As elsewhere, halibut and salmon are usually the target. You can get a list of operators at the visitor center, or book through Viking Travel. Half-day salmon charters cost around $175 per person, while halibut charters or longer salmon charters are $225 to $280 per day. You can rent your own boat and gear for much less.