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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Ustay Lake
Yakutat, Alaska · about 780 acres (1.2 sq mi)
32°F water, windy Friday (15 mph NE).
About Ustay Lake
Ustay Lake spreads over about 780 acres in Yakutat, Alaska.
From end to end it runs about 1.5 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 7.7 miles. At about 180 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region.
- Size
- About 780 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 7.7 miles
- End to end
- About 1.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 180 ft
- County
- Yakutat
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 2:45 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Saturday Good
- 7:30 am – 9:45 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:30 pm – 4:30 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
Lakes like Ustay 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. 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.
- FairNorthern pike
Cold. Slow baits near weed edges and drop-offs.
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
5 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
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 8:04 am · sunset 3:52 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
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Questions about Ustay Lake
What fish are in Ustay Lake?
Lakes like Ustay Lake usually hold trout, lake trout and northern pike. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Ustay 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 Ustay Lake?
About 780 acres, with about 7.7 miles of shoreline.
What is the water temperature at Ustay Lake today?
The surface was about 32°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Ustay Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
