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
Harding Lake
Fairbanks North Star, Alaska · 2,190 acres (3.4 sq mi)
32°F water, ice 95% cover, calm this morning.
About Harding Lake
In Fairbanks North Star, Alaska, Harding Lake covers 2,190 acres; it is a natural lake. Harding Lake is one of interior Alaska's most popular road-accessible fishing and swimming lakes.
From end to end it runs about 2.3 miles with roughly 7.5 miles of shoreline. At about 720 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The deepest water is about 141 ft. Salcha is about 6.1 miles north.
- Size
- 2,190 acres (3.4 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 141 ft
- Shoreline
- About 7.5 miles
- End to end
- About 2.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 720 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- Fairbanks North Star
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 8:30 am – 10:45 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead, moonrise, moonset · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 8:45 am – 11:00 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 2:45 pm – 4:30 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 in Harding Lake
The fish here: northern pike and trout. At 32°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairNorthern pike
Cold. Slow baits near weed edges and drop-offs.
- FairTrout
Cold. Slow and near the surface on sunny days.
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 9:13 am · sunset 3:48 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Harding Lake
- Salchaabout 6.1 mi north
- Eielson Air Force Baseabout 17 mi north
- North Poleabout 26 mi northwest
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Questions about Harding Lake
What fish are in Harding Lake?
Harding Lake holds northern pike and trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Harding Lake?
About 141 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Harding Lake?
2,190 acres, with about 7.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Harding Lake?
Salcha is about 6.1 miles north; Eielson Air Force Base is about 17 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Harding Lake today?
The surface was about 32°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Harding Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
