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
Healy Lake
Southeast Fairbanks, Alaska · about 5,220 acres (8.2 sq mi)
32°F water, ice 95% cover, calm this morning.
About Healy Lake
In Southeast Fairbanks, Alaska, Healy Lake covers about 5,220 acres.
It stretches about 5.8 miles end to end with roughly 43 miles of shoreline. At about 1,120 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Deltana, is about 14 miles southwest.
- Size
- About 5,220 acres (8.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 43 miles
- End to end
- About 5.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,120 ft
- County
- Southeast Fairbanks
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 8:30 am – 10:45 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead, moonrise, moonset · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 8:30 am – 10:45 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 2:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moonrise, moon overhead · wind 5 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. At 32°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- 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
- 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
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 9:01 am · sunset 3:44 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Healy Lake
- Deltanaabout 14 mi southwest
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Questions about Healy Lake
What fish are in Healy Lake?
Lakes like Healy Lake usually hold trout, lake trout and northern pike. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Healy 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 Healy Lake?
About 5,220 acres, with about 43 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Healy Lake?
Deltana is about 14 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Healy Lake today?
The surface was about 32°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Healy Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
