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 2 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Makpik
North Slope, Alaska · about 700 acres (1.1 sq mi)
Calm Monday afternoon.
About Lake Makpik
Lake Makpik is a lake in North Slope, Alaska, covering about 700 acres.
From end to end it runs about 1.6 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 5.3 miles. Its surface is about 30 ft above sea level.
- Size
- About 700 acres (1.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 5.3 miles
- End to end
- About 1.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 30 ft
- County
- North Slope
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 10:45 am – 1:00 pm bestsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 2:45 pm – 5:00 pmsunset · wind 5 mph
Sunday Fair
- 10:45 am – 1:00 pm bestsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 2:30 pm – 4:45 pmsunset · 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.
- Trout
- Northern pike
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
2 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
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 11:15 am · sunset 4:21 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
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Questions about Lake Makpik
What fish are in Lake Makpik?
Lakes like Lake Makpik usually hold trout and northern pike. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Makpik?
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 Makpik?
About 700 acres, with about 5.3 miles of shoreline.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Lake Makpik?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Lake Makpik on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
