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
Lou Lake
Bethel, Alaska · about 2,090 acres (3.3 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Lou Lake
In Bethel, Alaska, Lou Lake covers about 2,090 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.6 miles with roughly 9.1 miles of shoreline. Chevak lies about 61 miles to the northwest.
- Size
- About 2,090 acres (3.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9.1 miles
- End to end
- About 2.6 miles
- County
- Bethel
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 9:15 am – 11:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:45 pm – 6:45 pm bestsunset, moonrise, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 9:15 am – 11:30 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:45 pm – 7:00 pm bestsunset, moonrise, moon overhead · wind 5 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 Lou Lake in Alaska usually hold trout and northern pike. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Trout
- Northern pike
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 9:56 am · sunset 5:24 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lou Lake
- Chevakabout 61 mi northwest
- Hooper Bayabout 75 mi northwest
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Questions about Lou Lake
What fish are in Lou Lake?
Lakes like Lou Lake usually hold trout and northern pike. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lou 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 Lou Lake?
About 2,090 acres, with about 9.1 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lou Lake?
Chevak is about 61 miles northwest; Hooper Bay is about 75 miles northwest.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Lou 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.
Lou Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
