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 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Fish Lake
Copper River, Alaska · about 2,540 acres (4 sq mi)
32°F water, ice 95% cover, calm this morning.
About Fish Lake
Fish Lake spreads over about 2,540 acres in Copper River, Alaska.
It stretches about 4.3 miles end to end with roughly 12.1 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 2,020 ft above sea level.
- Size
- About 2,540 acres (4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 12.1 miles
- End to end
- About 4.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 2,020 ft
- County
- Copper River
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 8:15 am – 10:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:15 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead, moonrise · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 8:15 am – 10:30 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 2:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moonrise, moon overhead · wind 0 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 Fish Lake in Alaska usually hold trout, lake 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.
- FairTrout
Cold. Slow and near the surface on sunny days.
- GoodLake trout
Cool surface. They come shallower; try shore points.
- FairNorthern 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
- 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
4 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
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
Sunrise 8:54 am · sunset 4:00 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Fish Lake
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Questions about Fish Lake
What fish are in Fish Lake?
Lakes like Fish Lake usually hold trout, lake trout and northern pike. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Fish 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 Fish Lake?
About 2,540 acres, with about 12.1 miles of shoreline.
What is the water temperature at Fish Lake today?
The surface was about 32°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Fish Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
