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
Green Lake
Sitka, Alaska · about 1,020 acres (1.6 sq mi)
Windy Friday (15 mph NE).
About Green Lake
Green Lake is a lake in Sitka, Alaska, covering about 1,020 acres.
From end to end it runs about 3.5 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 9.5 miles. At about 360 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Sitka is about 9.3 miles northwest.
- Size
- About 1,020 acres (1.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9.5 miles
- End to end
- About 3.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 360 ft
- County
- Sitka
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Saturday Fair
- 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 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 7:38 am · sunset 3:50 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Green Lake
- Sitkaabout 9.3 mi northwest
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Questions about Green Lake
What fish are in Green Lake?
Lakes like Green Lake usually hold trout and lake trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Green 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 Green Lake?
About 1,020 acres, with about 9.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Green Lake?
Sitka is about 9.3 miles northwest.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Green 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.
Green Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
