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
Lake Louise
Matanuska-Susitna, Alaska · about 14,600 acres (22.8 sq mi)
32°F water, ice 95% cover, calm this morning.
About Lake Louise
Lake Louise is a natural lake in Matanuska-Susitna, Alaska, covering about 14,600 acres. Lake Louise is a popular fishing destination in the Copper River Basin of Alaska.
It stretches about 7.3 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 34 miles. The water sits about 2,360 ft above sea level. Valdez is about 79 miles south.
- Size
- About 14,600 acres (22.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 34 miles
- End to end
- About 7.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 2,360 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- Matanuska-Susitna
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 8:15 am – 10:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 2:30 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moonrise, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Fair
- 8:30 am – 10:45 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 2:15 pm – 4:30 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 in Lake Louise
Lake Louise holds lake trout. With the surface at 32°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLake trout
Cool surface. They come shallower; try shore points.
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 4:04 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Louise
- Valdezabout 79 mi south
- Sutton-Alpineabout 84 mi southwest
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Questions about Lake Louise
What fish are in Lake Louise?
Lake Louise holds lake trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Louise?
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 Louise?
About 14,600 acres, with about 34 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Louise?
Valdez is about 79 miles south; Sutton-Alpine is about 84 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Lake Louise today?
The surface was about 32°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Louise on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
