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
Lakes Nuyakuk, Tikchik, Chauekuktuli
Dillingham, Alaska · about 59,800 acres (93.4 sq mi)
35°F water, calm this morning.
About Lakes Nuyakuk, Tikchik, Chauekuktuli
In Dillingham, Alaska, Lakes Nuyakuk, Tikchik, Chauekuktuli covers about 59,800 acres.
From end to end it runs about 33.7 miles with roughly 123 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 310 ft above sea level. Dillingham lies about 60 miles to the south.
- Size
- About 59,800 acres (93.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 123 miles
- End to end
- About 33.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 310 ft
- County
- Dillingham
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 9:00 am – 11:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 6:45 pm bestsunset, moonrise, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Fair
- 9:00 am – 11:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 6:45 pm bestsunset, moonrise, moon overhead · 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
For a lake of this size in Alaska, trout, lake 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 35°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- FairTrout
Cold. Slow and near the surface on sunny days.
- GoodLake trout
Cool surface. They come shallower; try shore points.
- 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
- 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
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 9:28 am · sunset 5:08 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lakes Nuyakuk, Tikchik, Chauekuktuli
- Dillinghamabout 60 mi south
Prices and availability come from booking partners; we may earn a commission at no cost to you.
Questions about Lakes Nuyakuk, Tikchik, Chauekuktuli
What fish are in Lakes Nuyakuk, Tikchik, Chauekuktuli?
Lakes like Lakes Nuyakuk, Tikchik, Chauekuktuli usually hold trout, lake trout and northern pike. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lakes Nuyakuk, Tikchik, Chauekuktuli?
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 Lakes Nuyakuk, Tikchik, Chauekuktuli?
About 59,800 acres, with about 123 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lakes Nuyakuk, Tikchik, Chauekuktuli?
Dillingham is about 60 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Lakes Nuyakuk, Tikchik, Chauekuktuli today?
The surface was about 35°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lakes Nuyakuk, Tikchik, Chauekuktuli on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
