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
Cooper Lake
Yukon-Koyukuk (CA), Alaska · about 1,150 acres (1.8 sq mi)
Windy Friday (15 mph N).
About Cooper Lake
Cooper Lake is a lake in Yukon-Koyukuk (CA), Alaska, covering about 1,150 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.8 miles with roughly 28 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 300 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Ester, is about 43 miles southeast.
- Size
- About 1,150 acres (1.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 28 miles
- End to end
- About 2.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 300 ft
- County
- Yukon-Koyukuk (CA)
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 9:00 am – 11:15 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 9:00 am – 11:15 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 2:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moonrise, 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 Cooper Lake in Alaska usually hold trout and northern pike. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this 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 9:30 am · sunset 3:51 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Cooper Lake
- Esterabout 43 mi southeast
- Collegeabout 48 mi southeast
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Questions about Cooper Lake
What fish are in Cooper Lake?
Lakes like Cooper Lake usually hold trout and northern pike. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Cooper 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 Cooper Lake?
About 1,150 acres, with about 28 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Cooper Lake?
Ester is about 43 miles southeast; College is about 48 miles southeast.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Cooper 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.
Cooper Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
