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
Farragut Lake
Petersburg, Alaska · about 1,220 acres (1.9 sq mi)
Calm this afternoon.
About Farragut Lake
Farragut Lake is a lake in Petersburg, Alaska, covering about 1,220 acres.
It stretches about 3.8 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 8.6 miles. The water sits about 410 ft above sea level. Petersburg is about 29 miles south.
- Size
- About 1,220 acres (1.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 8.6 miles
- End to end
- About 3.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 410 ft
- County
- Petersburg
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 2:15 pm – 4:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:15 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
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 7:31 am · sunset 3:40 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Farragut Lake
- Petersburgabout 29 mi south
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Questions about Farragut Lake
What fish are in Farragut Lake?
Lakes like Farragut Lake usually hold trout and lake trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Farragut 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 Farragut Lake?
About 1,220 acres, with about 8.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Farragut Lake?
Petersburg is about 29 miles south.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Farragut 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.
Farragut Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
