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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Burman Lake
Yukon-Koyukuk (CA), Alaska · about 740 acres (1.2 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Burman Lake
Burman Lake is a lake in Yukon-Koyukuk (CA), Alaska, covering about 740 acres.
From end to end it runs about 3.6 miles with roughly 12.1 miles of shoreline. At about 680 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region.
- Size
- About 740 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 12.1 miles
- End to end
- About 3.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 680 ft
- County
- Yukon-Koyukuk (CA)
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 8:45 am – 11:00 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:15 pm – 4:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Fair
- 8:45 am – 11:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 1:45 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moonrise, moon overhead · wind 5 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
For a lake of this size in Alaska, trout, lake trout and northern pike are the fish to expect. 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
- 7
6 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 9:26 am · sunset 3:29 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
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Questions about Burman Lake
What fish are in Burman Lake?
Lakes like Burman Lake usually hold trout, lake trout and northern pike. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Burman 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 Burman Lake?
About 740 acres, with about 12.1 miles of shoreline.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Burman 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.
Burman Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
