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
Salmon Lake
Prince of Wales-Hyder (CA), Alaska · about 1,370 acres (2.1 sq mi)
37°F water, calm this morning.
About Salmon Lake
In Prince of Wales-Hyder (CA), Alaska, Salmon Lake covers about 1,370 acres.
It stretches about 3 miles end to end with roughly 9.2 miles of shoreline. At about 120 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Craig is about 18 miles west.
- Size
- About 1,370 acres (2.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9.2 miles
- End to end
- About 3 miles
- Elevation
- About 120 ft
- County
- Prince of Wales-Hyder (CA)
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 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
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. With the surface at 37°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
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
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:22 am · sunset 3:47 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Salmon Lake
- Craigabout 18 mi west
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Questions about Salmon Lake
What fish are in Salmon Lake?
Lakes like Salmon Lake usually hold trout and lake trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Salmon 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 Salmon Lake?
About 1,370 acres, with about 9.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Salmon Lake?
Craig is about 18 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Salmon Lake today?
The surface was about 37°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Salmon Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
