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
Ruth Lake
Lake and Peninsula, Alaska · about 890 acres (1.4 sq mi)
Windy Friday (20 mph NW).
About Ruth Lake
Ruth Lake is a lake in Lake and Peninsula, Alaska, covering about 890 acres.
It stretches about 3.3 miles end to end with roughly 9.1 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 20 ft above sea level.
- Size
- About 890 acres (1.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9.1 miles
- End to end
- About 3.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 20 ft
- County
- Lake and Peninsula
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 4:00 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Saturday Fair
- 4:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 20 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 Ruth 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
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 9:05 am · sunset 5:11 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Ruth Lake
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Questions about Ruth Lake
What fish are in Ruth Lake?
Lakes like Ruth Lake usually hold trout and lake trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Ruth 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 Ruth Lake?
About 890 acres, with about 9.1 miles of shoreline.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Ruth 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.
Ruth Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
