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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

Crillon Lake

Hoonah-Angoon, Alaska · about 1,330 acres (2.1 sq mi)

Caution

Calm this morning.

Water—no reading yet
Level—no gauge
Wind today10 mphNE
Best bite2:30 pmto 4:30 pm

About Crillon Lake

In Hoonah-Angoon, Alaska, Crillon Lake covers about 1,330 acres.

It stretches about 4.3 miles end to end with roughly 10.3 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 320 ft above sea level. Haines is about 83 miles northeast.

Size
About 1,330 acres (2.1 sq mi)
Shoreline
About 10.3 miles
End to end
About 4.3 miles
Elevation
About 320 ft
County
Hoonah-Angoon

The lake from above

1 1 mile N
Spot 1 is open for everyone; grey dots are the PRO spots.

Best fishing times

Friday Good

  • 7:15 am – 9:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
  • 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph

Saturday Fair

  • 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 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 and lake trout are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.

  • Trout
  • Lake trout

Fishing spots

  1. 1
    Point drop-off

    The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.

  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 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

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

Friday 39° / 35° 10 mph NE Chance Rain And Snow · 82% rain
Saturday 43° / 38° 20 mph E Chance Light Rain · 68% rain
Sunday 43° / 41° 25 mph E Light Rain · 96% rain

Sunrise 7:55 am · sunset 3:51 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).

Towns and places to stay near Crillon Lake

  • Hainesabout 83 mi northeast

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Questions about Crillon Lake

What fish are in Crillon Lake?

Lakes like Crillon Lake usually hold trout and lake trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.

How deep is Crillon 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 Crillon Lake?

About 1,330 acres, with about 10.3 miles of shoreline.

What town is near Crillon Lake?

Haines is about 83 miles northeast.

Is the water warm enough to swim in Crillon 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.

Crillon Lake on your phone

The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.

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