Fishing spot
Lower Dewey Lake
Hike-in lake a mile above town with Dolly Varden and brook trout (stocked before 1950, now 10 to 12 inches).
· ADF&G
- Water kind
- Lake
- Species
- Dolly Varden · Brook trout
- Methods
- Spin · Fly
- Shore access
- Yes
- Access modes
- Hike
- Regulations url
- adfg.alaska.gov/static/regulations/fishregulations/PDFs/southeast/2026se_sfregs_haines_skagway.pdf
- Reg year
- 2026
Hike
Lower Dewey Lake is about a mile and 500 feet of climbing from downtown. It holds Dolly Varden and brook trout, which were stocked before 1950 and now run 10 to 12 inches. Fish from shore along the loop trail.
Fishing
Sources
- Haines/Skagway Management Area Featured FisheriesAlaska Department of Fish and Game · Accessed 2026-11-10
- Moderate Day HikesNational Park Service, Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park · Accessed 2026-11-11
Last updated 2026-11-12