Gulkana River

The Gulkana River is a river in south-central Alaska. It was designated one of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers in 1980 and is administered by the Bureau of Land Management. Its length runs 47 miles from Paxson Lake to Sourdough.Palmer, Tim (1993). "The Wild and Scenic Rivers of America", pp. 115-16. Washington, D.C.: Island Press. ISBN 1559631457.] The world-famous Gulkana River flows out of a very large Paxson Lake. A clearwater stream provides excellent fishing for rainbow trout and grayling, as well as salmon on the lower river. The Gulkana is one of Alaska's most popular sport-fishing rivers. It is an important king and red salmon spawning stream. The river flows through wild country affording views of the Wrangell Mountains. This major recreation river is a 'Wild & Scenic River.' The river is also popular with canoeists and river rafters. A float trip down the Gulkana may take 4 or 5 days. [Brown, Tricia (2005). "The World-Famous Alaska Highway: A Guide to the Alcan & Other Wilderness Roads of the North", p. 239. Portland, OR: Graphic Arts Center Publishing Co. ISBN 0882406027.]

ee also

*List of Alaska rivers

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