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
Imik Lagoon
Northwest Arctic, Alaska · about 1,570 acres (2.5 sq mi)
Windy Friday (15 mph E).
About Imik Lagoon
Imik Lagoon spreads over about 1,570 acres in Northwest Arctic, Alaska.
From end to end it runs about 2.8 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 8.4 miles. Kotzebue lies about 53 miles to the southeast.
- Size
- About 1,570 acres (2.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 8.4 miles
- End to end
- About 2.8 miles
- County
- Northwest Arctic
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 10:15 am – 12:30 pmsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 2:45 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Fair
- 10:15 am – 12:30 pm bestsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 2:45 pm – 5:00 pmsunset · wind 10 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 Imik Lagoon in Alaska usually hold trout and northern pike. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Trout
- Northern pike
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
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 10:54 am · sunset 4:24 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Imik Lagoon
- Kotzebueabout 53 mi southeast
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Questions about Imik Lagoon
What fish are in Imik Lagoon?
Lakes like Imik Lagoon usually hold trout and northern pike. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Imik Lagoon?
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 Imik Lagoon?
About 1,570 acres, with about 8.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Imik Lagoon?
Kotzebue is about 53 miles southeast.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Imik Lagoon?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Imik Lagoon on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
