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 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Minakokosa
Northwest Arctic, Alaska · about 810 acres (1.3 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Lake Minakokosa
Lake Minakokosa spreads over about 810 acres in Northwest Arctic, Alaska.
It stretches about 2.6 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 6.8 miles. Its surface is about 450 ft above sea level.
- Size
- About 810 acres (1.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 6.8 miles
- End to end
- About 2.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 450 ft
- County
- Northwest Arctic
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 9:45 am – 12:00 pm bestsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 2:15 pm – 4:30 pmsunset · wind 5 mph
Sunday Fair
- 9:45 am – 12:00 pmsunrise · 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 to expect
Expect the usual Alaska mix for a lake this size: trout, lake trout and northern pike. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Trout
- 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
- 4
- 5
4 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 10:12 am · sunset 3:55 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Minakokosa
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Questions about Lake Minakokosa
What fish are in Lake Minakokosa?
Lakes like Lake Minakokosa usually hold trout, lake trout and northern pike. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Minakokosa?
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 Minakokosa?
About 810 acres, with about 6.8 miles of shoreline.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Lake Minakokosa?
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 Minakokosa on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
