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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Bow Lake
Bethel, Alaska · about 9,700 acres (15.2 sq mi)
32°F water, ice 95% cover, calm this morning.
About Bow Lake
In Bethel, Alaska, Bow Lake covers about 9,700 acres.
From end to end it runs about 9.3 miles with roughly 39 miles of shoreline. At about 10 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region.
- Size
- About 9,700 acres (15.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 39 miles
- End to end
- About 9.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 10 ft
- County
- Bethel
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 9:15 am – 11:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:45 pm – 6:45 pm bestsunset, moonrise, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 9:15 am – 11:30 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:45 pm – 7:00 pm bestsunset, moonrise, 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
Expect the usual Alaska mix for a lake this size: trout and northern pike. 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.
- FairNorthern pike
Cold. Slow baits near weed edges and drop-offs.
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
- 7
6 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 9:47 am · sunset 5:28 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Bow Lake
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Questions about Bow Lake
What fish are in Bow Lake?
Lakes like Bow Lake usually hold trout and northern pike. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Bow 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 Bow Lake?
About 9,700 acres, with about 39 miles of shoreline.
What is the water temperature at Bow Lake today?
The surface was about 32°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Bow Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
