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
Manzanita Lake
Ketchikan Gateway, Alaska · about 1,550 acres (2.4 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Manzanita Lake
Manzanita Lake spreads over about 1,550 acres in Ketchikan Gateway, Alaska.
From end to end it runs about 4.8 miles with roughly 20 miles of shoreline. At about 230 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Ketchikan is about 25 miles southwest.
- Size
- About 1,550 acres (2.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 20 miles
- End to end
- About 4.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 230 ft
- County
- Ketchikan Gateway
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 2:00 pm – 4:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 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 7:15 am · sunset 3:40 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Manzanita Lake
- Ketchikanabout 25 mi southwest
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Questions about Manzanita Lake
What fish are in Manzanita Lake?
Lakes like Manzanita Lake usually hold trout and lake trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Manzanita 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 Manzanita Lake?
About 1,550 acres, with about 20 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Manzanita Lake?
Ketchikan is about 25 miles southwest.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Manzanita 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.
Manzanita Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
