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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 Sofron

Chugach, Alaska · about 1,310 acres (2.1 sq mi)

32°F water, ice 95% cover, calm this morning.

Water32°F
Level—no gauge
Wind today10 mphNE
Best bite3:00 pmto 4:45 pm

About Lake Sofron

In Chugach, Alaska, Lake Sofron covers about 1,310 acres.

It stretches about 3 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 8.8 miles. The water sits about 770 ft above sea level. Cordova is about 76 miles west.

Size
About 1,310 acres (2.1 sq mi)
Shoreline
About 8.8 miles
End to end
About 3 miles
Elevation
About 770 ft
County
Chugach

The lake from above

1 0.5 mile N
Spot 1 is open for everyone; grey dots are the PRO spots.

Best fishing times

Friday Good

  • 8:00 am – 10:15 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
  • 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph

Saturday Fair

  • 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 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

Lakes like Lake Sofron in Alaska usually hold trout, lake trout and northern pike. 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.

  • Fair
    Trout

    Cold. Slow and near the surface on sunny days.

  • Good
    Lake trout

    Cool surface. They come shallower; try shore points.

  • Fair
    Northern 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

  1. 1
    Point drop-off

    The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.

  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5
  6. 6
  7. 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

32°F

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

Friday 33° / 29° 10 mph NE Cloudy · 1% rain
Saturday 38° / 30° 15 mph NE Rain · 100% rain
Sunday 40° / 35° 10 mph NE Light Rain Likely · 78% rain

Sunrise 8:30 am · sunset 4:05 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).

Towns and places to stay near Lake Sofron

  • Cordovaabout 76 mi west

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Questions about Lake Sofron

What fish are in Lake Sofron?

Lakes like Lake Sofron usually hold trout, lake trout and northern pike. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.

How deep is Lake Sofron?

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 Sofron?

About 1,310 acres, with about 8.8 miles of shoreline.

What town is near Lake Sofron?

Cordova is about 76 miles west.

What is the water temperature at Lake Sofron today?

The surface was about 32°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.

Lake Sofron on your phone

The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.

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