The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Big Fish Lake
Aleutians East, Alaska · about 1,150 acres (1.8 sq mi)
32°F water, ice 95% cover, windy Friday (20 mph NW).
About Big Fish Lake
In Aleutians East, Alaska, Big Fish Lake covers about 1,150 acres.
It stretches about 2.2 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 7 miles. The water sits about 80 ft above sea level. King Cove is about 53 miles southwest.
- Size
- About 1,150 acres (1.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 7 miles
- End to end
- About 2.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 80 ft
- County
- Aleutians East
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 9:00 am – 11:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Sunday Good
- 8:45 am – 11:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 4:00 pm – 7:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 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 are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 32°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairTrout
Cold. Slow and near the surface on sunny days.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 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
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Frozen · About 95% ice cover
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 9:19 am · sunset 5:42 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Big Fish Lake
- King Coveabout 53 mi southwest
- Sand Pointabout 57 mi southeast
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Questions about Big Fish Lake
What fish are in Big Fish Lake?
Lakes like Big Fish Lake usually hold trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Big Fish 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 Big Fish Lake?
About 1,150 acres, with about 7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Big Fish Lake?
King Cove is about 53 miles southwest; Sand Point is about 57 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Big Fish Lake today?
The surface was about 32°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Big Fish Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
