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
Glory Lake
Petersburg, Alaska · about 1,080 acres (1.7 sq mi)
Calm this afternoon.
About Glory Lake
Glory Lake spreads over about 1,080 acres in Petersburg, Alaska.
It stretches about 4.3 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 11.7 miles. At about 380 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Petersburg is about 34 miles south.
- Size
- About 1,080 acres (1.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 11.7 miles
- End to end
- About 4.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 380 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 10 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
- 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
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 Glory Lake
- Petersburgabout 34 mi south
- Wrangellabout 62 mi south
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Questions about Glory Lake
What fish are in Glory Lake?
Lakes like Glory Lake usually hold trout and lake trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Glory 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 Glory Lake?
About 1,080 acres, with about 11.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Glory Lake?
Petersburg is about 34 miles south; Wrangell is about 62 miles south.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Glory 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.
Glory Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
