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
Eyak Lake
Chugach, Alaska · about 2,480 acres (3.9 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Eyak Lake
Eyak Lake spreads over about 2,480 acres in Chugach, Alaska.
It stretches about 4.3 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 21 miles. Its surface is about 10 ft above sea level. Cordova is on the shore.
- Size
- About 2,480 acres (3.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 21 miles
- End to end
- About 4.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 10 ft
- County
- Chugach
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 8:00 am – 10:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moonrise, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Fair
- 8:00 am – 9:00 am bestsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:00 pm – 4:45 pmsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 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 8:40 am · sunset 4:12 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Eyak Lake
- Cordovaon the shore
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Questions about Eyak Lake
What fish are in Eyak Lake?
Lakes like Eyak Lake usually hold trout, lake trout and northern pike. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Eyak 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 Eyak Lake?
About 2,480 acres, with about 21 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Eyak Lake?
Cordova is on the shore.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Eyak 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.
Eyak Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
