Weather

Juneau and the surrounding area are located in the Tongass National Forest. It is the largest intact temperate rainforest in the world. Two words should catch your attention there: temperate and rainforest. Spring and summer days can range from sunny with temperatures in the 70s to continuous rain and temperatures in the mid 50s. In other words, prepare for rain and consider yourself lucky if it doesn’t.

Terrain

The area is rugged to the extreme. Mountains literally start at water's edge, and go from sea level to over 4000 feet very quickly. The extremely thick underbrush of alder and devil’s club (a spiny shrub to be avoided) make going off trail all but impossible. Boats and float planes are the standard mode of transportation as there are no roads into or out of Juneau. Most streams have at least a passable trail along side of them. Streams that cross the roads in and around Juneau generally have better trails. Please call or e-mail me if you have any specific questions about the weather or terrain here in Southeast Alaska.

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Juneau Flyfishing Goods
Brad Elfers, Proprietor
175 South Franklin Street Juneau, Alaska 99801
Phone: (907) 586-3754
Fax: (907) 586-3734
E-mail: flyfishing@alaska.com