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
Lake Gilbert
Aleutians East, Alaska · about 1,590 acres (2.5 sq mi)
Windy Friday (25 mph NW).
About Lake Gilbert
In Aleutians East, Alaska, Lake Gilbert covers about 1,590 acres.
It stretches about 2.7 miles end to end with roughly 13.1 miles of shoreline. At about 10 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. King Cove lies about 36 miles to the east.
- Size
- About 1,590 acres (2.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 13.1 miles
- End to end
- About 2.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 10 ft
- County
- Aleutians East
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 25 mph
Saturday Fair
- 9:00 am – 11:00 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 5:15 pm – 6:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 20 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 Lake Gilbert in Alaska usually hold trout. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this 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 9:22 am · sunset 5:51 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Gilbert
- King Coveabout 36 mi east
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Questions about Lake Gilbert
What fish are in Lake Gilbert?
Lakes like Lake Gilbert usually hold trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Gilbert?
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 Gilbert?
About 1,590 acres, with about 13.1 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Gilbert?
King Cove is about 36 miles east.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Lake Gilbert?
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 Gilbert on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
