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
McLees Lake
Aleutians West, Alaska · about 980 acres (1.5 sq mi)
32°F water, windy Friday (20 mph NW).
About McLees Lake
McLees Lake spreads over about 980 acres in Aleutians West, Alaska.
From end to end it runs about 2.2 miles with roughly 6 miles of shoreline. At about 10 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Dutch Harbor, is about 9.1 miles southeast.
- Size
- About 980 acres (1.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 6 miles
- End to end
- About 2.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 10 ft
- County
- Aleutians West
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 9:00 am – 11:15 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 4:45 pm – 6:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 20 mph
Saturday Fair
- 5:30 pm – 6:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 30 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 McLees 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. With the surface at 32°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- FairTrout
Cold. Slow and near the surface on sunny days.
- GoodLake trout
Cool surface. They come shallower; try shore points.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
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
At the surface, seen .
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 9:31 am · sunset 6:09 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near McLees Lake
- Dutch Harborabout 9.1 mi southeast
- Unalaskaabout 10 mi southeast
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Questions about McLees Lake
What fish are in McLees Lake?
Lakes like McLees Lake usually hold trout and lake trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is McLees 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 McLees Lake?
About 980 acres, with about 6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near McLees Lake?
Dutch Harbor is about 9.1 miles southeast; Unalaska is about 10 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at McLees Lake today?
The surface was about 32°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
McLees Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
