A busy fishing town with 2 harbours for visiting yachts. For those wanting to refuel, replenish gas cylinders, re-provision and do laundry, the northernmost harbour is the most convenient of the 2, with all of the aforementioned within 5 minutes walk of the pontoon. 

There is a relatively new large boatyard facility in Wrangell, with 2 ship lifts,   concrete hard standing, electrical power supplies ashore and a number of covered boat sheds. Whilst primarily intended for the fishing fleet it is possible for pleasure boats and yachts to lay up ashore in the yard over the winter. The facility is managed by the harbour office to whom any enquiries should be addressed. However, the area is subject to fierce winds in winter so laying up a deep fin keel yacht with mast up may not be advisable. When asked about this a local said “In Florida they give their storms names and call them hurricanes. Here 70 knot winds are just another winter storm!”

Wrangell is possibly the most friendly and welcoming fishing harbour we have come across outside of Newfoundland. If you are interesting in finding out how fishing works in these parts then just chat to any of the fishermen on the wharf or in the local bars - they will willingly strike up a conversation and explain the wide variety of fishing methods that are used in these waters.