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
Copper Lake
Copper River, Alaska · about 1,780 acres (2.8 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Copper Lake
In Copper River, Alaska, Copper Lake covers about 1,780 acres.
It stretches about 5.6 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 12.8 miles. At about 2,920 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Tok, is about 64 miles north.
- Size
- About 1,780 acres (2.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 12.8 miles
- End to end
- About 5.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 2,920 ft
- County
- Copper River
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 8:00 am – 10:15 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead, moonrise · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 8:15 am – 10:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 2:15 pm – 5:30 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 and lake trout. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Trout
- Lake trout
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 8:44 am · sunset 3:52 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Copper Lake
- Tokabout 64 mi north
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Questions about Copper Lake
What fish are in Copper Lake?
Lakes like Copper Lake usually hold trout and lake trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Copper 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 Copper Lake?
About 1,780 acres, with about 12.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Copper Lake?
Tok is about 64 miles north.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Copper 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.
Copper Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
