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
Lake Dorothy
Juneau, Alaska · about 990 acres (1.5 sq mi)
Windy Friday (15 mph NE).
About Lake Dorothy
Lake Dorothy is a lake in Juneau, Alaska, covering about 990 acres.
From end to end it runs about 3.5 miles with roughly 9.2 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 2,410 ft above sea level. Juneau lies about 16 miles to the west.
- Size
- About 990 acres (1.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9.2 miles
- End to end
- About 3.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 2,410 ft
- County
- Juneau
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 2:00 pm – 3:00 pmsunset · wind 10 mph
- 3:15 pm – 4:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 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
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 7:40 am · sunset 3:39 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Dorothy
- Juneauabout 16 mi west
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Questions about Lake Dorothy
What fish are in Lake Dorothy?
Lakes like Lake Dorothy usually hold trout and lake trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Dorothy?
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 Lake Dorothy?
About 990 acres, with about 9.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Dorothy?
Juneau is about 16 miles west.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Lake Dorothy?
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.
Lake Dorothy on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
