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
Nutkwa Lagoon
Prince of Wales-Hyder (CA), Alaska · about 980 acres (1.5 sq mi)
Windy Friday (15 mph E).
About Nutkwa Lagoon
Nutkwa Lagoon spreads over about 980 acres in Prince of Wales-Hyder (CA), Alaska.
It stretches about 3.5 miles end to end with roughly 10.8 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 10 ft above sea level. Craig lies about 34 miles to the northwest.
- Size
- About 980 acres (1.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 10.8 miles
- End to end
- About 3.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 10 ft
- County
- Prince of Wales-Hyder (CA)
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 2:15 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Saturday 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
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 7:19 am · sunset 3:48 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Nutkwa Lagoon
- Craigabout 34 mi northwest
- Ketchikanabout 35 mi east
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Questions about Nutkwa Lagoon
What fish are in Nutkwa Lagoon?
Lakes like Nutkwa Lagoon usually hold trout and lake trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Nutkwa Lagoon?
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 Nutkwa Lagoon?
About 980 acres, with about 10.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Nutkwa Lagoon?
Craig is about 34 miles northwest; Ketchikan is about 35 miles east.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Nutkwa Lagoon?
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.
Nutkwa Lagoon on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
