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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Humpback Lake
Ketchikan Gateway, Alaska · about 1,340 acres (2.1 sq mi)
Windy Friday (15 mph E).
About Humpback Lake
Humpback Lake is a lake in Ketchikan Gateway, Alaska, covering about 1,340 acres.
It stretches about 5.5 miles end to end with roughly 14.7 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 280 ft above sea level. Metlakatla lies about 38 miles to the west.
- Size
- About 1,340 acres (2.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 14.7 miles
- End to end
- About 5.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 280 ft
- County
- Ketchikan Gateway
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 2:15 pm – 4:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Fair
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 2:00 pm – 4:15 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
Lakes like Humpback 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.
- 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
- 7
6 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 7:11 am · sunset 3:41 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Humpback Lake
- Metlakatlaabout 38 mi west
- Ketchikanabout 46 mi northwest
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Questions about Humpback Lake
What fish are in Humpback Lake?
Lakes like Humpback Lake usually hold trout and lake trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Humpback 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 Humpback Lake?
About 1,340 acres, with about 14.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Humpback Lake?
Metlakatla is about 38 miles west; Ketchikan is about 46 miles northwest.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Humpback 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.
Humpback Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
