Ketchikan Gateway County · lake · 373 acres
Big Lake
Big Lake is a lake in Ketchikan Gateway County, Alaska. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Alaska's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Rain
59°
51°
6 mph
100%
Fri
Showers
62°
53°
8 mph
100%
Sat
Drizzle
59°
53°
6 mph
92%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Low Lake1.7 mi
- Basin Lake1.3 mi
- Granite Lake2.3 mistocked Jun 4, 2026
- Star Lake2.8 mi
- Beaver Lake3.1 mi
- Gokachin Lakes2.4 mi
- Mesa Lake3.3 mi
- Loon Lake5.5 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official AK regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Big Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Big Lake?+
Yes — Alaska requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Big Lake?+
Big Lake is a lake in Ketchikan Gateway County, Alaska. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.