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
Eagle Lake
Wrangell, Alaska · about 1,060 acres (1.7 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Eagle Lake
In Wrangell, Alaska, Eagle Lake covers about 1,060 acres.
From end to end it runs about 3 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 9.3 miles. At about 290 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Wrangell lies about 44 miles to the northwest.
- Size
- About 1,060 acres (1.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9.3 miles
- End to end
- About 3 miles
- Elevation
- About 290 ft
- County
- Wrangell
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 2:15 pm – 4:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm bestsunset, 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
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
- 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 7:19 am · sunset 3:40 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Eagle Lake
- Wrangellabout 44 mi northwest
- Ketchikanabout 48 mi south
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Questions about Eagle Lake
What fish are in Eagle Lake?
Lakes like Eagle Lake usually hold trout and lake trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Eagle 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 Eagle Lake?
About 1,060 acres, with about 9.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Eagle Lake?
Wrangell is about 44 miles northwest; Ketchikan is about 48 miles south.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Eagle 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.
Eagle Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
