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
Swan Lake
Ketchikan Gateway, Alaska · about 1,370 acres (2.1 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Swan Lake
Swan Lake spreads over about 1,370 acres in Ketchikan Gateway, Alaska.
From end to end it runs about 3.9 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 13.2 miles. Its surface is about 300 ft above sea level. Ketchikan lies about 22 miles to the southwest.
- Size
- About 1,370 acres (2.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 13.2 miles
- End to end
- About 3.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 300 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
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.
- 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 7:16 am · sunset 3:41 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Swan Lake
- Ketchikanabout 22 mi southwest
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Questions about Swan Lake
What fish are in Swan Lake?
Lakes like Swan Lake usually hold trout and lake trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Swan 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 Swan Lake?
About 1,370 acres, with about 13.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Swan Lake?
Ketchikan is about 22 miles southwest.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Swan 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.
Swan Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
