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
Goulding Lake
Sitka City, Alaska · about 900 acres (1.4 sq mi)
35°F water, calm tomorrow afternoon.
About Goulding Lake
Goulding Lake is a lake in Sitka City, Alaska, covering about 900 acres.
It stretches about 3.4 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 10.8 miles. The water sits about 220 ft above sea level. Sitka is about 57 miles southeast.
- Size
- About 900 acres (1.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 10.8 miles
- End to end
- About 3.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 220 ft
- County
- Sitka City
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 7:15 am – 9:30 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Sunday 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
Lakes like Goulding Lake in Alaska usually hold trout and lake trout. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 35°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairTrout
Cold. Slow and near the surface on sunny days.
- 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 7:46 am · sunset 3:50 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Goulding Lake
- Sitkaabout 57 mi southeast
- Juneauabout 69 mi northeast
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Questions about Goulding Lake
What fish are in Goulding Lake?
Lakes like Goulding Lake usually hold trout and lake trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Goulding 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 Goulding Lake?
About 900 acres, with about 10.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Goulding Lake?
Sitka is about 57 miles southeast; Juneau is about 69 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Goulding Lake today?
The surface was about 35°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Goulding Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
