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 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Chelatna Lake
Matanuska-Susitna, Alaska · about 3,860 acres (6 sq mi)
32°F water, ice 95% cover, calm this morning.
About Chelatna Lake
Chelatna Lake is a lake in Matanuska-Susitna, Alaska, covering about 3,860 acres.
From end to end it runs about 6.9 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 17.3 miles. Its surface is about 1,380 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Susitna North, is about 53 miles southeast.
- Size
- About 3,860 acres (6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 17.3 miles
- End to end
- About 6.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,380 ft
- County
- Matanuska-Susitna
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 8:45 am – 11:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead, moonrise · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 8:45 am – 11:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 2:45 pm – 6:00 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
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. At 32°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- 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
- 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
4 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
Frozen · About 95% 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 9:16 am · sunset 4:22 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Chelatna Lake
- Susitna Northabout 53 mi southeast
- Willowabout 64 mi southeast
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Questions about Chelatna Lake
What fish are in Chelatna Lake?
Lakes like Chelatna Lake usually hold trout, lake trout and northern pike. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Chelatna 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 Chelatna Lake?
About 3,860 acres, with about 17.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Chelatna Lake?
Susitna North is about 53 miles southeast; Willow is about 64 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Chelatna Lake today?
The surface was about 32°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Chelatna Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
