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
Slate Lake
Dillingham, Alaska · about 770 acres (1.2 sq mi)
Calm this afternoon.
About Slate Lake
Slate Lake spreads over about 770 acres in Dillingham, Alaska.
From end to end it runs about 3.2 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 7.4 miles. The water sits about 830 ft above sea level.
- Size
- About 770 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 7.4 miles
- End to end
- About 3.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 830 ft
- County
- Dillingham
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 9:00 am – 11:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 6:15 pm bestsunset, moonrise, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 9:00 am – 11:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 6:45 pm bestsunset, moonrise, 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
Lakes like Slate Lake in Alaska usually hold trout, lake trout and northern pike. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Trout
- Lake trout
- Northern pike
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 9:32 am · sunset 5:06 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
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Questions about Slate Lake
What fish are in Slate Lake?
Lakes like Slate Lake usually hold trout, lake trout and northern pike. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Slate 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 Slate Lake?
About 770 acres, with about 7.4 miles of shoreline.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Slate 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.
Slate Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
