The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (steep ledge) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Naknek Lake
Lake and Peninsula, Alaska · 150,000 acres (234.4 sq mi)
32°F water, ice 50% cover, calm tomorrow morning.
About Naknek Lake
Naknek Lake is a natural lake in Lake and Peninsula, Alaska, covering 150,000 acres. Naknek Lake lies within Katmai National Park and is known for its sockeye salmon runs and trophy rainbow trout.
It stretches about 41.3 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 215 miles. At about 40 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region.
- Size
- 150,000 acres (234.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 215 miles
- End to end
- About 41.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 40 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- Lake and Peninsula
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 8:30 am – 10:45 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 4:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 8:45 am – 11:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 6:45 pm bestsunset, 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 in Naknek Lake
Naknek Lake holds trout, northern pike and lake trout. 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.
- GoodLake trout
Cool surface. They come shallower; try shore points.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Steep ledge
A sharp wall beside deep water; fish hang along the edge at the depth they like.
- 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
Partly frozen · About 50% 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 9:10 am · sunset 5:05 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Naknek Lake
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Questions about Naknek Lake
What fish are in Naknek Lake?
Naknek Lake holds trout, northern pike and lake trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Naknek 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 Naknek Lake?
150,000 acres, with about 215 miles of shoreline.
What is the water temperature at Naknek Lake today?
The surface was about 32°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Naknek Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
