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
Lake Aleknagik
Dillingham, Alaska · about 20,800 acres (32.4 sq mi)
38°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Aleknagik
Lake Aleknagik spreads over about 20,800 acres in Dillingham, Alaska.
It stretches about 16.1 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 78 miles. Its surface is about 30 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Dillingham, is about 17 miles southeast.
- Size
- About 20,800 acres (32.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 78 miles
- End to end
- About 16.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 30 ft
- County
- Dillingham
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 8:45 am – 11:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 6:45 pm bestsunset, moonrise, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Fair
- 9:00 am – 11:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 6:45 pm bestsunset, moonrise, moon overhead · wind 5 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, lake 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. With the surface at 38°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
- 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 9:26 am · sunset 5:12 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Aleknagik
- Dillinghamabout 17 mi southeast
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Questions about Lake Aleknagik
What fish are in Lake Aleknagik?
Lakes like Lake Aleknagik usually hold trout, lake trout and northern pike. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Aleknagik?
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 Lake Aleknagik?
About 20,800 acres, with about 78 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Aleknagik?
Dillingham is about 17 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Lake Aleknagik today?
The surface was about 38°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Aleknagik on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
