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
Midway Lake
Southeast Fairbanks, Alaska · about 1,390 acres (2.2 sq mi)
32°F water, ice 95% cover, calm tomorrow afternoon.
About Midway Lake
Midway Lake is a lake in Southeast Fairbanks, Alaska, covering about 1,390 acres.
It stretches about 3.2 miles end to end with roughly 13.9 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 1,650 ft above sea level. Tok lies about 22 miles to the west.
- Size
- About 1,390 acres (2.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 13.9 miles
- End to end
- About 3.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,650 ft
- County
- Southeast Fairbanks
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 8:15 am – 10:30 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead, moonrise · wind 0 mph
Saturday Good
- 8:15 am – 10:30 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 2:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moonrise, moon overhead · wind 0 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 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.
- 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
- 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
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 8:45 am · sunset 3:40 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Midway Lake
- Tokabout 22 mi west
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Questions about Midway Lake
What fish are in Midway Lake?
Lakes like Midway Lake usually hold trout and northern pike. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Midway 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 Midway Lake?
About 1,390 acres, with about 13.9 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Midway Lake?
Tok is about 22 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Midway Lake today?
The surface was about 32°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Midway Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
