The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (steep ledge) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Chakachamna Lake
Kenai Peninsula, Alaska · about 16,400 acres (25.7 sq mi)
32°F water, ice 50% cover, calm this morning.
About Chakachamna Lake
In Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, Chakachamna Lake covers about 16,400 acres.
From end to end it runs about 14.6 miles with roughly 38 miles of shoreline. At about 1,140 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Nikiski, is about 51 miles southeast.
- Size
- About 16,400 acres (25.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 38 miles
- End to end
- About 14.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,140 ft
- County
- Kenai Peninsula
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Sunday Fair
- 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm bestsunset, moonrise · 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
Expect the usual Alaska mix for a lake this size: trout, lake trout and northern pike. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 32°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- FairTrout
Cold. Slow and near the surface on sunny days.
- GoodLake trout
Cool surface. They come shallower; try shore points.
- FairNorthern pike
Cold. Slow baits near weed edges and drop-offs.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Steep ledge
A sharp wall beside deep water; fish hang along the edge at the depth they like.
- 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
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Partly frozen · About 50% ice cover
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 9:12 am · sunset 4:36 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Chakachamna Lake
- Nikiskiabout 51 mi southeast
- Kenaiabout 59 mi southeast
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Questions about Chakachamna Lake
What fish are in Chakachamna Lake?
Lakes like Chakachamna Lake usually hold trout, lake trout and northern pike. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Chakachamna 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 Chakachamna Lake?
About 16,400 acres, with about 38 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Chakachamna Lake?
Nikiski is about 51 miles southeast; Kenai is about 59 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Chakachamna Lake today?
The surface was about 32°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Chakachamna Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
