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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Nancy Lake
Matanuska-Susitna, Alaska · about 760 acres (1.2 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Nancy Lake
Nancy Lake is a lake in Matanuska-Susitna, Alaska, covering about 760 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.3 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 14.4 miles. The water sits about 220 ft above sea level. Willow is about 2.8 miles north. The closest city is Anchorage, about 31 miles away.
- Size
- About 760 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 14.4 miles
- End to end
- About 2.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 220 ft
- County
- Matanuska-Susitna
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 8:30 am – 10:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead, moonrise · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 8:30 am – 10:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 2:45 pm – 6:00 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
Lakes like Nancy Lake in Alaska usually hold 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
- 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
5 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 9:05 am · sunset 4:22 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Nancy Lake
- Willowabout 2.8 mi north
- Houstonabout 6.1 mi southeast
- Big Lakeabout 11 mi south
- Meadow Lakesabout 13 mi east
- Anchoragenearest city, about 31 mi south
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Questions about Nancy Lake
What fish are in Nancy Lake?
Lakes like Nancy Lake usually hold trout, lake trout and northern pike. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Nancy 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 Nancy Lake?
About 760 acres, with about 14.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Nancy Lake?
Willow is about 2.8 miles north; Houston is about 6.1 miles southeast.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Nancy 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.
Nancy Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
