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
Inner Lake George
Anchorage, Alaska · about 6,140 acres (9.6 sq mi)
32°F water, calm this morning.
About Inner Lake George
Inner Lake George spreads over about 6,140 acres in Anchorage, Alaska.
It stretches about 3.9 miles end to end with roughly 15.3 miles of shoreline. At about 200 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Butte is about 22 miles northwest. The closest city is Anchorage, about 44 miles away.
- Size
- About 6,140 acres (9.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 15.3 miles
- End to end
- About 3.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 200 ft
- County
- Anchorage
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 8:15 am – 10:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:15 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Fair
- 2:30 pm – 3:15 pm bestsunset, moonrise · 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
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. 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
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
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 8:56 am · sunset 4:19 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Inner Lake George
- Butteabout 22 mi northwest
- Lazy Mountainabout 25 mi northwest
- Palmerabout 27 mi northwest
- Gatewayabout 29 mi northwest
- Anchoragenearest city, about 44 mi west
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Questions about Inner Lake George
What fish are in Inner Lake George?
Lakes like Inner Lake George usually hold trout, lake trout and northern pike. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Inner Lake George?
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 Inner Lake George?
About 6,140 acres, with about 15.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Inner Lake George?
Butte is about 22 miles northwest; Lazy Mountain is about 25 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Inner Lake George today?
The surface was about 32°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Inner Lake George on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
