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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

Gibraltar Lake

Lake and Peninsula, Alaska · about 3,130 acres (4.9 sq mi)

Warning

32°F water, ice 50% cover, calm tomorrow morning.

Water32°F
Level—no gauge
Wind today10 mphW
Best bite3:45 pmto 5:30 pm

About Gibraltar Lake

Gibraltar Lake is a lake in Lake and Peninsula, Alaska, covering about 3,130 acres.

It stretches about 6.7 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 19 miles. At about 170 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region.

Size
About 3,130 acres (4.9 sq mi)
Shoreline
About 19 miles
End to end
About 6.7 miles
Elevation
About 170 ft
County
Lake and Peninsula

The lake from above

1 2 miles N
Spot 1 is open for everyone; grey dots are the PRO spots.

Best fishing times

Friday Good

  • 9:00 am – 10:45 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
  • 3:45 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph

Saturday Good

  • 8:30 am – 10:45 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
  • 3:15 pm – 6:30 pm bestsunset, moonrise, 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, lake trout and northern pike are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 32°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.

  • Fair
    Trout

    Cold. Slow and near the surface on sunny days.

  • Good
    Lake trout

    Cool surface. They come shallower; try shore points.

  • Fair
    Northern pike

    Cold. Slow baits near weed edges and drop-offs.

From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.

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

32°F

At the surface, seen .

Water level

No daily level reading for this lake.

Ice

Partly frozen · About 50% ice cover

Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.

Weather and wind

Friday 29° / 21° 10 mph W Chance Light Snow · 73% rain
Saturday 26° / 23° 10 mph W Mostly Cloudy · 11% rain
Sunday 25° / 20° 5 mph Partly Sunny · 2% rain

Sunrise 9:09 am · sunset 4:56 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).

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Questions about Gibraltar Lake

What fish are in Gibraltar Lake?

Lakes like Gibraltar Lake usually hold trout, lake trout and northern pike. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.

How deep is Gibraltar 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 Gibraltar Lake?

About 3,130 acres, with about 19 miles of shoreline.

What is the water temperature at Gibraltar Lake today?

The surface was about 32°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.

Gibraltar Lake on your phone

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

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