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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 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen

Meadow Lake

Lake and Peninsula, Alaska · about 1,350 acres (2.1 sq mi)

Caution

Calm tomorrow morning.

Water—no reading yet
Level—no gauge
Wind today5 mphW
Best bite3:45 pmto 5:30 pm

About Meadow Lake

Meadow Lake is a lake in Lake and Peninsula, Alaska, covering about 1,350 acres.

It stretches about 3.2 miles end to end with roughly 10.2 miles of shoreline. At about 510 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Anchor Point, is about 76 miles east.

Size
About 1,350 acres (2.1 sq mi)
Shoreline
About 10.2 miles
End to end
About 3.2 miles
Elevation
About 510 ft
County
Lake and Peninsula

The lake from above

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

Best fishing times

Friday Good

  • 8:30 am – 10:45 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
  • 3:45 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph

Saturday Good

  • 8:30 am – 10:45 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
  • 3:15 pm – 6:30 pm bestsunset, moonrise, moon overhead · 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

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

  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

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

Friday 29° / 19° 5 mph W Chance Light Snow · 45% rain
Saturday 24° / 19° 10 mph NW Mostly Cloudy · 6% rain
Sunday 24° / 18° 5 mph NW Partly Sunny · 13% rain

Sunrise 9:08 am · sunset 4:51 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).

Towns and places to stay near Meadow Lake

  • Anchor Pointabout 76 mi east

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Questions about Meadow Lake

What fish are in Meadow Lake?

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

How deep is Meadow Lake?

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 Meadow Lake?

About 1,350 acres, with about 10.2 miles of shoreline.

What town is near Meadow Lake?

Anchor Point is about 76 miles east.

Is the water warm enough to swim in Meadow Lake?

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.

Meadow Lake on your phone

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

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