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
Punchbowl Lake
Ketchikan Gateway, Alaska · about 1,620 acres (2.5 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Punchbowl Lake
In Ketchikan Gateway, Alaska, Punchbowl Lake covers about 1,620 acres.
From end to end it runs about 3.3 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 16.8 miles. Its surface is about 600 ft above sea level. Ketchikan lies about 36 miles to the west.
- Size
- About 1,620 acres (2.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 16.8 miles
- End to end
- About 3.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 600 ft
- County
- Ketchikan Gateway
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 2:00 pm – 4:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 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
Lakes like Punchbowl 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.
- 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
- 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
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 7:14 am · sunset 3:39 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Punchbowl Lake
- Ketchikanabout 36 mi west
- Metlakatlaabout 40 mi southwest
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Questions about Punchbowl Lake
What fish are in Punchbowl Lake?
Lakes like Punchbowl Lake usually hold trout and lake trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Punchbowl 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 Punchbowl Lake?
About 1,620 acres, with about 16.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Punchbowl Lake?
Ketchikan is about 36 miles west; Metlakatla is about 40 miles southwest.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Punchbowl 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.
Punchbowl Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
