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
Big Johnstone Lake
Kenai Peninsula, Alaska · about 2,370 acres (3.7 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Big Johnstone Lake
In Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, Big Johnstone Lake covers about 2,370 acres.
It stretches about 3.7 miles end to end with roughly 11.5 miles of shoreline. Seward lies about 23 miles to the west.
- Size
- About 2,370 acres (3.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 11.5 miles
- End to end
- About 3.7 miles
- County
- Kenai Peninsula
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 8:15 am – 10:30 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 2:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moonrise, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Fair
- 8:15 am – 10:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:15 pm – 5:00 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 Big Johnstone 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.
- Trout
- Lake trout
- Northern pike
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
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 8:49 am · sunset 4:28 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Big Johnstone Lake
- Sewardabout 23 mi west
- Bear Creekabout 23 mi northwest
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Questions about Big Johnstone Lake
What fish are in Big Johnstone Lake?
Lakes like Big Johnstone Lake usually hold trout, lake trout and northern pike. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Big Johnstone 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 Big Johnstone Lake?
About 2,370 acres, with about 11.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Big Johnstone Lake?
Seward is about 23 miles west; Bear Creek is about 23 miles northwest.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Big Johnstone 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.
Big Johnstone Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
