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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

Hickerson Lake

Kenai Peninsula, Alaska · about 900 acres (1.4 sq mi)

Caution

32°F water, ice 95% cover, windy Friday (15 mph N).

Water32°F
Level—no gauge
Wind today15 mphN
Best bite3:45 pmto 5:30 pm

About Hickerson Lake

In Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, Hickerson Lake covers about 900 acres.

From end to end it runs about 2.4 miles with roughly 6.5 miles of shoreline. At about 590 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Anchor Point, is about 38 miles east.

Size
About 900 acres (1.4 sq mi)
Shoreline
About 6.5 miles
End to end
About 2.4 miles
Elevation
About 590 ft
County
Kenai Peninsula

The lake from above

1 0.5 mile N
Spot 1 is open for everyone; grey dots are the PRO spots.

Best fishing times

Friday Good

  • 3:45 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph

Saturday Good

  • 8:30 am – 10:45 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
  • 3:00 pm – 6:15 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

Expect the usual Alaska mix for a lake this size: 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.

  • Fair
    Trout

    Cold. Slow and near the surface on sunny days.

  • Good
    Lake trout

    Cool surface. They come shallower; try shore points.

  • Fair
    Northern 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

  1. 1
    Point drop-off

    The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.

  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 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

32°F

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

Friday 38° / 32° 15 mph N Mostly Cloudy · 18% rain
Saturday 35° / 27° 10 mph NW Mostly Sunny · 3% rain
Sunday 34° / 26° 5 mph NW Chance Light Snow · 100% rain

Sunrise 9:05 am · sunset 4:45 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).

Towns and places to stay near Hickerson Lake

  • Anchor Pointabout 38 mi east
  • Diamond Ridgeabout 49 mi east

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Questions about Hickerson Lake

What fish are in Hickerson Lake?

Lakes like Hickerson Lake usually hold trout, lake trout and northern pike. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.

How deep is Hickerson 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 Hickerson Lake?

About 900 acres, with about 6.5 miles of shoreline.

What town is near Hickerson Lake?

Anchor Point is about 38 miles east; Diamond Ridge is about 49 miles east.

What is the water temperature at Hickerson Lake today?

The surface was about 32°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.

Hickerson Lake on your phone

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