Streets Lake, Alaska: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Look for Streets Lake in the Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area part of Alaska. The shore lies 1.4 miles out. Around 138 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. With 4.7 miles or so of shoreline, boat anglers cover ground the bank cannot. The closest town, Wrangell, is 28 miles distant. Then Craig, 47 miles, and Petersburg, 51 miles. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Streets Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Public occurrence data for Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area names pink salmon, Chum salmon, Chinook salmon and Coho salmon. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. Anyone new to Streets Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect August near 56°F and January near 30°F on the long-run figures. The year gives four workable seasons without severe ends. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. On Streets Lake that shapes the whole year. Falling water concentrates fish into the deeper parts.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Burnett Lake at 7.8 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the current arrangement for Streets Lake.