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
Wilson Lake
Ketchikan Gateway, Alaska · about 1,170 acres (1.8 sq mi)
Windy Friday (20 mph E).
About Wilson Lake
Wilson Lake spreads over about 1,170 acres in Ketchikan Gateway, Alaska.
It stretches about 5.4 miles end to end with roughly 14 miles of shoreline. At about 250 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Ketchikan lies about 42 miles to the west.
- Size
- About 1,170 acres (1.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 14 miles
- End to end
- About 5.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 250 ft
- County
- Ketchikan Gateway
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 6:45 am – 9:00 am bestsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 2:00 pm – 4:15 pmsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 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
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 7:13 am · sunset 3:38 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Wilson Lake
- Ketchikanabout 42 mi west
- Metlakatlaabout 45 mi southwest
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Questions about Wilson Lake
What fish are in Wilson Lake?
Lakes like Wilson Lake usually hold trout and lake trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Wilson 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 Wilson Lake?
About 1,170 acres, with about 14 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Wilson Lake?
Ketchikan is about 42 miles west; Metlakatla is about 45 miles southwest.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Wilson 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.
Wilson Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
