The channels leading E of Fish Rocks (51°17'N., 127°37'W.) and W of and between the Gnarled Islets are narrow and shoal. They should only be used by small craft with local knowledge. Smith Inlet is the continuation of Smith Sound to the E. This deep inlet extends about 6 mile E from Ripon Point, the N entrance point, to Quascilla Bay and the entrance of Naysash Inlet. About 11 miles within the entrance, the inlet divides into E and N arms, which continue about 2 miles farther. Above Ripon Point, the inlet is about 0.5 mile wide and its shores consist of high, rocky, and precipitous mountains, which are covered with trees. A survey has been made of the first 7 miles within the entrance, but the remainder has not been fully examined.

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