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
Upper Checats Lake
Ketchikan Gateway, Alaska · about 850 acres (1.3 sq mi)
Windy Friday (15 mph E).
About Upper Checats Lake
Upper Checats Lake spreads over about 850 acres in Ketchikan Gateway, Alaska.
It stretches about 2.9 miles end to end with roughly 8 miles of shoreline. At about 680 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Ketchikan lies about 34 miles to the west.
- Size
- About 850 acres (1.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 8 miles
- End to end
- About 2.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 680 ft
- County
- Ketchikan Gateway
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 2:15 pm – 4:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Fair
- 6:45 am – 9:00 am bestsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 2:00 pm – 4:15 pmsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 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.
- 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
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
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 7:14 am · sunset 3:40 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Upper Checats Lake
- Ketchikanabout 34 mi west
- Metlakatlaabout 38 mi southwest
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Questions about Upper Checats Lake
What fish are in Upper Checats Lake?
Lakes like Upper Checats Lake usually hold trout and lake trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Upper Checats 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 Upper Checats Lake?
About 850 acres, with about 8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Upper Checats Lake?
Ketchikan is about 34 miles west; Metlakatla is about 38 miles southwest.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Upper Checats 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.
Upper Checats Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
