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
Sweetwater Lake
Prince of Wales-Hyder (CA), Alaska · about 2,010 acres (3.1 sq mi)
39°F water, calm this morning.
About Sweetwater Lake
Sweetwater Lake is a lake in Prince of Wales-Hyder (CA), Alaska, covering about 2,010 acres.
From end to end it runs about 4.1 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 20 miles. Its surface is about 10 ft above sea level. Craig is about 32 miles south.
- Size
- About 2,010 acres (3.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 20 miles
- End to end
- About 4.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 10 ft
- County
- Prince of Wales-Hyder (CA)
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:15 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
Lakes like Sweetwater 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. At 39°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- 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
- 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
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 7:24 am · sunset 3:46 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Sweetwater Lake
- Craigabout 32 mi south
- Wrangellabout 39 mi northeast
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Questions about Sweetwater Lake
What fish are in Sweetwater Lake?
Lakes like Sweetwater Lake usually hold trout and lake trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater Lake?
About 2,010 acres, with about 20 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Sweetwater Lake?
Craig is about 32 miles south; Wrangell is about 39 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Sweetwater Lake today?
The surface was about 39°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Sweetwater Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
