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
Neck Lake
Prince of Wales-Hyder (CA), Alaska · about 980 acres (1.5 sq mi)
Calm this afternoon.
About Neck Lake
In Prince of Wales-Hyder (CA), Alaska, Neck Lake covers about 980 acres.
It stretches about 3.5 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 12.4 miles. At about 90 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Wrangell, is about 39 miles northeast.
- Size
- About 980 acres (1.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 12.4 miles
- End to end
- About 3.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 90 ft
- County
- Prince of Wales-Hyder (CA)
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 2:15 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 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
For a lake of this size in Alaska, trout and lake trout are the fish to expect. 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 7:26 am · sunset 3:46 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Neck Lake
- Wrangellabout 39 mi northeast
- Craigabout 42 mi south
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Questions about Neck Lake
What fish are in Neck Lake?
Lakes like Neck Lake usually hold trout and lake trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Neck 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 Neck Lake?
About 980 acres, with about 12.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Neck Lake?
Wrangell is about 39 miles northeast; Craig is about 42 miles south.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Neck 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.
Neck Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
