The Gulf Coast is generally mountainous, and is indented by massive Prince William Sound and Cook Inlet. The well-known Kodiak Archipelago is part of this region. This is the largest group of islands in the region, and the other major archipelago in the state. Inland, the land is hilly or mountainous and incised by major rivers, including the Copper, Matanuska, Susitna, Kvichak, and Mulchatna. The Susitna River valley, sculpted by ancient glaciers, is one of the few with a broad floodplain.
Summers here tend toward cool and moist, depending on the location.
Rainfall is more here than in the dry Interior, but substantially less overall than the wet panhandle. Summer temperatures range from the 50's to the 80's, with coastal temperatures being cooler than more inland locations. Fly-Fishing Alaska's Wild Rivers Alaska hunting books Directory Fishing lodges and guides , saltwater charters , air taxis , transporters , tackle , and more. Hundreds of listings throughout Alaska. Alaska Fishing Forum Read what people are saying about fishing in Alaska.