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 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Chilkoot Lake
Haines, Alaska · about 1,750 acres (2.7 sq mi)
32°F water, ice 95% cover, calm this morning.
About Chilkoot Lake
Chilkoot Lake is a lake in Haines, Alaska, covering about 1,750 acres.
It stretches about 3.1 miles end to end with roughly 10 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 40 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Haines, is about 8 miles southeast.
- Size
- About 1,750 acres (2.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 10 miles
- End to end
- About 3.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 40 ft
- County
- Haines
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 7:15 am – 9:30 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 2:30 pm – 4:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 3:15 pm – 4:15 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
Lakes like Chilkoot Lake in Alaska usually hold trout, lake trout and northern pike. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 32°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- FairTrout
Cold. Slow and near the surface on sunny days.
- GoodLake trout
Cool surface. They come shallower; try shore points.
- 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
4 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 7:52 am · sunset 3:39 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Chilkoot Lake
- Hainesabout 8 mi southeast
- Skagwayabout 12 mi northeast
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Questions about Chilkoot Lake
What fish are in Chilkoot Lake?
Lakes like Chilkoot Lake usually hold trout, lake trout and northern pike. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Chilkoot 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 Chilkoot Lake?
About 1,750 acres, with about 10 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Chilkoot Lake?
Haines is about 8 miles southeast; Skagway is about 12 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Chilkoot Lake today?
The surface was about 32°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Chilkoot Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
