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
Deer Lake
Sitka, Alaska · about 960 acres (1.5 sq mi)
Windy Friday (15 mph NE).
About Deer Lake
In Sitka, Alaska, Deer Lake covers about 960 acres.
It stretches about 2.7 miles end to end with roughly 7.8 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 370 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Sitka, is about 43 miles northwest.
- Size
- About 960 acres (1.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 7.8 miles
- End to end
- About 2.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 370 ft
- County
- Sitka
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Slow
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 lake trout. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Trout
- Lake trout
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
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 7:34 am · sunset 3:51 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Deer Lake
- Sitkaabout 43 mi northwest
- Petersburgabout 69 mi east
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Questions about Deer Lake
What fish are in Deer Lake?
Lakes like Deer Lake usually hold trout and lake trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Deer 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 Deer Lake?
About 960 acres, with about 7.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Deer Lake?
Sitka is about 43 miles northwest; Petersburg is about 69 miles east.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Deer 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.
Deer Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
