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 Tagakvik
Northwest Arctic, Alaska · about 850 acres (1.3 sq mi)
32°F water, ice 95% cover, calm Sunday morning.
About Lake Tagakvik
Lake Tagakvik is a lake in Northwest Arctic, Alaska, covering about 850 acres.
From end to end it runs about 1.8 miles with roughly 9 miles of shoreline. At about 300 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Kotzebue lies about 75 miles to the south.
- Size
- About 850 acres (1.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9 miles
- End to end
- About 1.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 300 ft
- County
- Northwest Arctic
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 10:15 am – 12:30 pmsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 2:30 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Fair
- 10:15 am – 12:30 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. 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.
- FairNorthern 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
- 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 10:54 am · sunset 4:10 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Tagakvik
- Kotzebueabout 75 mi south
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Questions about Lake Tagakvik
What fish are in Lake Tagakvik?
Lakes like Lake Tagakvik usually hold trout and northern pike. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Tagakvik?
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 Tagakvik?
About 850 acres, with about 9 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Tagakvik?
Kotzebue is about 75 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Lake Tagakvik today?
The surface was about 32°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Tagakvik on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
