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Clothing
Plan to dress in layers.
In Spring, Summer or Fall start with a short or long sleeve shirt, add a sweater, sweatshirt or lightweight jacket. Have your rain gear near by for added warmth if you need it, or to keep dry from the rain. Dont forget shorts for warmer days.
In Winter bring your warm coat, hat and gloves.
Always have a pair of good walking shoes or boots. Waterproof boots or shoes that are comfortable to walk in will also keep the feet dry.
Time Zone
Wrangell is in the Alaska Time Zone which is one hour behind Pacific Time, or four hours behind the Eastern Time Zone.
Daylight Hours
The longest day in the Inside Passage is Summer Solstice, is approximately 19 hours. The shortest day is approximately 6 hours.
Average Daylight Hours
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May |
July |
Sept |
Dec |
| Wrangell |
16.5 |
16.75 |
12.75 |
7.8 |
| Bellingham |
14.75 |
15.5 |
12.5 |
8.5 |
Reservations
If you can, make your reservations for hotels, charters, ferry stateroom or vehicle space early to assure you get what you want. During certain times of the summer, space may fill up fast.

Bed races at Tent City Festival
Fishing/Hunting Licenses
Licenses are available locally from the outfitter guides or from many of the stores. Licenses can now be purchased on-line from the Department of Fish and Game.
1 Day Nonresident Fishing License $10
3 Day Non resident Fishing License $20
7 Day Non resident Fishing License $30
14 Day Nonresident Fishing License $50
Annual Fishing License $100
King Salmon Stamp is an additional $10, $20, $30, $50, or $100 depending on number of days fishing.
Tidal Fluctuations
If you are bringing your own boat, kayaks or canoes through the Inside Passage. Please be aware of the large tidal fluctuations. There are two low tides and two high tides daily in the Wrangell area. Tidal fluctuations can be between 11 feet or up to 22 feet between low and high tides. Click here for tidal information about the Wrangell area. Use the tides for the Ketchikan Station.
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