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
Hidden Lake
Kenai Peninsula, Alaska · about 1,590 acres (2.5 sq mi)
36°F water, calm this morning.
About Hidden Lake
Hidden Lake spreads over about 1,590 acres in Kenai Peninsula, Alaska.
It stretches about 4.2 miles end to end with roughly 13.3 miles of shoreline. At about 260 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Funny River lies about 15 miles to the west. The closest city is Anchorage, about 51 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,590 acres (2.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 13.3 miles
- End to end
- About 4.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 260 ft
- County
- Kenai Peninsula
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 8:15 am – 10:30 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Saturday Good
- 8:30 am – 10:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 2:45 pm – 6:00 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 Hidden 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. At 36°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
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 8:58 am · sunset 4:31 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Hidden Lake
- Funny Riverabout 15 mi west
- Sterlingabout 15 mi west
- Soldotnaabout 25 mi west
- Ridgewayabout 26 mi west
- Anchoragenearest city, about 51 mi north
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Questions about Hidden Lake
What fish are in Hidden Lake?
Lakes like Hidden Lake usually hold trout, lake trout and northern pike. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Hidden 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 Hidden Lake?
About 1,590 acres, with about 13.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Hidden Lake?
Funny River is about 15 miles west; Sterling is about 15 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Hidden Lake today?
The surface was about 36°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Hidden Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
