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
Miles Lake
Chugach, Alaska · about 8,960 acres (14 sq mi)
32°F water, ice 95% cover, windy Friday (15 mph NE).
About Miles Lake
Miles Lake is a lake in Chugach, Alaska, covering about 8,960 acres.
From end to end it runs about 5.9 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 30 miles. At about 130 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Cordova, is about 35 miles west.
- Size
- About 8,960 acres (14 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 30 miles
- End to end
- About 5.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 130 ft
- County
- Chugach
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 8:00 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:15 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Saturday Fair
- 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 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 32°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
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
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 8:36 am · sunset 4:07 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Miles Lake
- Cordovaabout 35 mi west
- Valdezabout 63 mi northwest
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Questions about Miles Lake
What fish are in Miles Lake?
Lakes like Miles Lake usually hold trout, lake trout and northern pike. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Miles 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 Miles Lake?
About 8,960 acres, with about 30 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Miles Lake?
Cordova is about 35 miles west; Valdez is about 63 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Miles Lake today?
The surface was about 32°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Miles Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
