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
Eshamy Lake
Chugach, Alaska · about 950 acres (1.5 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Eshamy Lake
In Chugach, Alaska, Eshamy Lake covers about 950 acres.
It stretches about 3.4 miles end to end with roughly 12.2 miles of shoreline. At about 50 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Bear Creek is about 46 miles southwest.
- Size
- About 950 acres (1.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 12.2 miles
- End to end
- About 3.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 50 ft
- County
- Chugach
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 8:15 am – 10:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 2:45 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moonrise, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Fair
- 8:15 am – 10:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:15 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, 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
For a lake of this size in Alaska, trout, lake trout and northern pike are the fish to expect. 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 8:49 am · sunset 4:23 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Eshamy Lake
- Bear Creekabout 46 mi southwest
- Girdwoodabout 48 mi northwest
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Questions about Eshamy Lake
What fish are in Eshamy Lake?
Lakes like Eshamy Lake usually hold trout, lake trout and northern pike. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Eshamy 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 Eshamy Lake?
About 950 acres, with about 12.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Eshamy Lake?
Bear Creek is about 46 miles southwest; Girdwood is about 48 miles northwest.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Eshamy 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.
Eshamy Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
