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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Essowah Lakes
Prince of Wales-Hyder (CA), Alaska · about 850 acres (1.3 sq mi)
41°F water, windy Friday (15 mph E).
About Essowah Lakes
In Prince of Wales-Hyder (CA), Alaska, Essowah Lakes covers about 850 acres.
It stretches about 1.9 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 8.3 miles. The nearest town, Craig, is about 48 miles north.
- Size
- About 850 acres (1.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 8.3 miles
- End to end
- About 1.9 miles
- County
- Prince of Wales-Hyder (CA)
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 2:15 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 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. With the surface at 41°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
- GoodLake trout
Cool surface. They come shallower; try shore points.
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
5 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
Open water
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 3:51 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Essowah Lakes
- Craigabout 48 mi north
- Metlakatlaabout 56 mi northeast
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Questions about Essowah Lakes
What fish are in Essowah Lakes?
Lakes like Essowah Lakes usually hold trout and lake trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Essowah Lakes?
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 Essowah Lakes?
About 850 acres, with about 8.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Essowah Lakes?
Craig is about 48 miles north; Metlakatla is about 56 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Essowah Lakes today?
The surface was about 41°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Essowah Lakes on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
