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 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Sandy Lake
Aleutians East, Alaska · about 4,260 acres (6.7 sq mi)
32°F water, ice 95% cover, windy Friday (15 mph N).
About Sandy Lake
Sandy Lake is a lake in Aleutians East, Alaska, covering about 4,260 acres.
It stretches about 4.3 miles end to end with roughly 17.9 miles of shoreline. At about 200 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Sand Point, is about 59 miles south.
- Size
- About 4,260 acres (6.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 17.9 miles
- End to end
- About 4.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 200 ft
- County
- Aleutians East
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 8:30 am – 10:45 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:15 pm – 6:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Saturday Good
- 9:00 am – 11:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 5:00 pm – 6:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 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 are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 32°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairTrout
Cold. Slow and near the surface on sunny days.
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
4 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
Frozen · About 95% ice cover
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 9:13 am · sunset 5:33 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Sandy Lake
- Sand Pointabout 59 mi south
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Questions about Sandy Lake
What fish are in Sandy Lake?
Lakes like Sandy Lake usually hold trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Sandy 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 Sandy Lake?
About 4,260 acres, with about 17.9 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Sandy Lake?
Sand Point is about 59 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Sandy Lake today?
The surface was about 32°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Sandy Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
