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
Mentasta Lake
Copper River, Alaska · about 1,020 acres (1.6 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Mentasta Lake
In Copper River, Alaska, Mentasta Lake covers about 1,020 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.7 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 12 miles. Its surface is about 2,230 ft above sea level. Tok is about 36 miles northeast.
- Size
- About 1,020 acres (1.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 12 miles
- End to end
- About 2.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 2,230 ft
- County
- Copper River
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 8:15 am – 10:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead, moonrise · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 8:15 am – 10:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 2:15 pm – 5:30 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.
- 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
- 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
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 8:48 am · sunset 3:48 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Mentasta Lake
- Tokabout 36 mi northeast
- Deltanaabout 79 mi northwest
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Questions about Mentasta Lake
What fish are in Mentasta Lake?
Lakes like Mentasta Lake usually hold trout, lake trout and northern pike. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Mentasta 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 Mentasta Lake?
About 1,020 acres, with about 12 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Mentasta Lake?
Tok is about 36 miles northeast; Deltana is about 79 miles northwest.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Mentasta 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.
Mentasta Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
