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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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen

Devil Mountain Lakes

Nome (CA), Alaska · about 3,690 acres (5.8 sq mi)

32°F water, ice 95% cover, calm Tuesday morning.

Water32°F
Level—no gauge
Wind today5 mphS
Best bite4:30 pmto 5:15 pm

About Devil Mountain Lakes

In Nome (CA), Alaska, Devil Mountain Lakes covers about 3,690 acres.

It stretches about 3 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 9 miles. The water sits about 70 ft above sea level. Kotzebue is about 61 miles northeast.

Size
About 3,690 acres (5.8 sq mi)
Shoreline
About 9 miles
End to end
About 3 miles
Elevation
About 70 ft
County
Nome (CA)

The lake from above

1 1 mile N
Spot 1 is open for everyone; grey dots are the PRO spots.

Best fishing times

Friday Good

  • 10:00 am – 12:15 pmsunrise · wind 5 mph
  • 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph

Saturday Fair

  • 10:15 am – 12:30 pm bestsunrise · wind 5 mph
  • 4:45 pm – 6:15 pmsunset, 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 Devil Mountain Lakes in Alaska usually hold 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.

  • Fair
    Trout

    Cold. Slow and near the surface on sunny days.

  • Fair
    Northern 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

  1. 1
    Point drop-off

    The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.

  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5
  6. 6

5 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

32°F

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

Friday 24° / 24° 5 mph S Chance Light Snow · 42% rain
Saturday 24° / 19° 10 mph SW Light Snow Likely · 60% rain
Sunday 22° / 21° 10 mph Slight Chance Light Snow · 38% rain

Sunrise 10:44 am · sunset 4:39 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).

Towns and places to stay near Devil Mountain Lakes

  • Kotzebueabout 61 mi northeast

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Questions about Devil Mountain Lakes

What fish are in Devil Mountain Lakes?

Lakes like Devil Mountain Lakes usually hold trout and northern pike. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.

How deep is Devil Mountain Lakes?

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 Devil Mountain Lakes?

About 3,690 acres, with about 9 miles of shoreline.

What town is near Devil Mountain Lakes?

Kotzebue is about 61 miles northeast.

What is the water temperature at Devil Mountain Lakes today?

The surface was about 32°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.

Devil Mountain Lakes on your phone

The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.

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