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
Coghill Lake
Chugach, Alaska · about 3,130 acres (4.9 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Coghill Lake
Coghill Lake spreads over about 3,130 acres in Chugach, Alaska.
From end to end it runs about 4.2 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 13.8 miles. The water sits about 10 ft above sea level. Girdwood is about 45 miles west. Anchorage, the nearest city, is about 69 miles west.
- Size
- About 3,130 acres (4.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 13.8 miles
- End to end
- About 4.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 10 ft
- County
- Chugach
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 8:15 am – 10:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:15 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Fair
- 2:30 pm – 3:15 pm bestsunset, moonrise · 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
Lakes like Coghill 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
- 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 8:52 am · sunset 4:18 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Coghill Lake
- Girdwoodabout 45 mi west
- Valdezabout 48 mi east
- Anchoragenearest city, about 69 mi west
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Questions about Coghill Lake
What fish are in Coghill Lake?
Lakes like Coghill Lake usually hold trout, lake trout and northern pike. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Coghill 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 Coghill Lake?
About 3,130 acres, with about 13.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Coghill Lake?
Girdwood is about 45 miles west; Valdez is about 48 miles east.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Coghill 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.
Coghill Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
