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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Kipmik
Northwest Arctic, Alaska · about 770 acres (1.2 sq mi)
32°F water, ice 95% cover, calm this morning.
About Lake Kipmik
In Northwest Arctic, Alaska, Lake Kipmik covers about 770 acres.
It stretches about 1.9 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 6.1 miles. At about 2,410 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region.
- Size
- About 770 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 6.1 miles
- End to end
- About 1.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 2,410 ft
- County
- Northwest Arctic
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 10:00 am – 12:15 pm bestsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 2:00 pm – 4:15 pmsunset · wind 5 mph
Sunday Fair
- 10:00 am – 12:15 pmsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 2:00 pm – 4:15 pm bestsunset, moonrise · 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
Expect the usual Alaska mix for a lake this size: trout. 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.
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
5 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 10:30 am · sunset 3:46 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Kipmik
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Questions about Lake Kipmik
What fish are in Lake Kipmik?
Lakes like Lake Kipmik usually hold trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Kipmik?
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 Kipmik?
About 770 acres, with about 6.1 miles of shoreline.
What is the water temperature at Lake Kipmik today?
The surface was about 32°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Kipmik on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
