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 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Kenai Lake
Kenai Peninsula, Alaska · 13,800 acres (21.6 sq mi)
32°F water, ice 95% cover, calm this morning.
About Kenai Lake
Kenai Lake is a natural lake in Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, covering 13,800 acres. Kenai Lake forms the headwaters of the Kenai River.
From end to end it runs about 16.7 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 54 miles. At about 410 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. It reaches about 569 ft at its deepest, with an average depth near 299 ft. Bear Creek is about 12 miles southeast. The closest city is Anchorage, about 50 miles away.
- Size
- 13,800 acres (21.6 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 569 ft (average 299 ft)
- Shoreline
- About 54 miles
- End to end
- About 16.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 410 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- Kenai Peninsula
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 8:15 am – 10:30 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 2:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moonrise, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Saturday Good
- 8:15 am – 10:30 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 Kenai 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. With the surface at 32°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- 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
3 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
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
Sunrise 8:55 am · sunset 4:29 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Kenai Lake
- Bear Creekabout 12 mi southeast
- Sewardabout 16 mi south
- Anchoragenearest city, about 50 mi north
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Questions about Kenai Lake
What fish are in Kenai Lake?
Lakes like Kenai Lake usually hold trout, lake trout and northern pike. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Kenai Lake?
About 569 ft at the deepest point, about 299 ft on average. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Kenai Lake?
13,800 acres, with about 54 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Kenai Lake?
Bear Creek is about 12 miles southeast; Seward is about 16 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Kenai Lake today?
The surface was about 32°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Kenai Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
