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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

Kawialik Lake

Kusilvak (CA), Alaska · about 3,020 acres (4.7 sq mi)

32°F water, ice 95% cover, calm tomorrow morning.

Water32°F
Level—no gauge
Wind today5 mphSE
Best bite3:45 pmto 7:00 pm

About Kawialik Lake

In Kusilvak (CA), Alaska, Kawialik Lake covers about 3,020 acres.

From end to end it runs about 3.9 miles with roughly 13.7 miles of shoreline. Chevak lies about 17 miles to the southwest.

Size
About 3,020 acres (4.7 sq mi)
Shoreline
About 13.7 miles
End to end
About 3.9 miles
County
Kusilvak (CA)

The lake from above

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

Best fishing times

Saturday Good

  • 9:30 am – 11:45 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
  • 3:45 pm – 7:00 pm bestsunset, moonrise, moon overhead · wind 5 mph

Sunday Fair

  • 9:30 am – 11:45 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
  • 3:45 pm – 6:00 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

For a lake of this size in Alaska, 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.

  • Fair
    Trout

    Cold. Slow and near the surface on sunny days.

  • 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

Saturday 24° / 22° 5 mph SE Mostly Sunny · 12% rain
Sunday 22° / 17° 10 mph N Mostly Sunny · 3% rain

Sunrise 10:06 am · sunset 5:23 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).

Towns and places to stay near Kawialik Lake

  • Chevakabout 17 mi southwest

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Questions about Kawialik Lake

What fish are in Kawialik Lake?

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

How deep is Kawialik 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 Kawialik Lake?

About 3,020 acres, with about 13.7 miles of shoreline.

What town is near Kawialik Lake?

Chevak is about 17 miles southwest.

What is the water temperature at Kawialik Lake today?

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

Kawialik Lake on your phone

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