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
Thayer Lake
Hoonah-Angoon, Alaska · about 2,800 acres (4.4 sq mi)
32°F water, ice 95% cover.
About Thayer Lake
Thayer Lake spreads over about 2,800 acres in Hoonah-Angoon, Alaska.
It stretches about 6.2 miles end to end with roughly 23 miles of shoreline. At about 330 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Juneau lies about 42 miles to the north.
- Size
- About 2,800 acres (4.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 23 miles
- End to end
- About 6.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 330 ft
- County
- Hoonah-Angoon
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 2:30 pm – 4:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:15 pm – 4:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 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
Expect the usual Alaska mix for a lake this size: trout and lake trout. 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.
- 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
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 7:39 am · sunset 3:44 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Thayer Lake
- Juneauabout 42 mi north
- Sitkaabout 49 mi southwest
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Questions about Thayer Lake
What fish are in Thayer Lake?
Lakes like Thayer Lake usually hold trout and lake trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Thayer 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 Thayer Lake?
About 2,800 acres, with about 23 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Thayer Lake?
Juneau is about 42 miles north; Sitka is about 49 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Thayer Lake today?
The surface was about 32°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Thayer Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
