The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Alsek Lake
Yakutat, Alaska · about 12,400 acres (19.4 sq mi)
Windy Friday (20 mph N).
About Alsek Lake
Alsek Lake spreads over about 12,400 acres in Yakutat, Alaska.
From end to end it runs about 5.9 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 27 miles. The water sits about 80 ft above sea level.
- Size
- About 12,400 acres (19.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 27 miles
- End to end
- About 5.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 80 ft
- County
- Yakutat
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 2:45 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Saturday Good
- 7:30 am – 9:45 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
For a lake of this size in Alaska, trout, lake trout and northern pike are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Trout
- Lake trout
- Northern pike
Fishing spots
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 2
- 3
- 4
3 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 8:02 am · sunset 3:50 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Alsek Lake
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Questions about Alsek Lake
What fish are in Alsek Lake?
Lakes like Alsek Lake usually hold trout, lake trout and northern pike. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Alsek Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Alsek Lake?
About 12,400 acres, with about 27 miles of shoreline.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Alsek Lake?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Alsek Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
