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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

Narvak Lake

Northwest Arctic, Alaska · about 2,100 acres (3.3 sq mi)

Caution

Calm this morning.

Water—no reading yet
Level—no gauge
Wind today5 mphE
Best bite2:15 pmto 5:30 pm

About Narvak Lake

Narvak Lake spreads over about 2,100 acres in Northwest Arctic, Alaska.

It stretches about 4.9 miles end to end with roughly 12.6 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 500 ft above sea level.

Size
About 2,100 acres (3.3 sq mi)
Shoreline
About 12.6 miles
End to end
About 4.9 miles
Elevation
About 500 ft
County
Northwest Arctic

The lake from above

1 1 mile N
Spot 1 is open for everyone; grey dots are the PRO spots.

Best fishing times

Friday Good

  • 9:30 am – 11:45 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
  • 2:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph

Saturday Fair

  • 9:45 am – 12:00 pm bestsunrise · wind 0 mph
  • 2:15 pm – 4:30 pmsunset · 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

Expect the usual Alaska mix for a lake this size: 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

  1. 1
    Point drop-off

    The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.

  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 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

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

Friday 23° / 22° 5 mph E Cloudy · 26% rain
Saturday 25° / 14° 5 mph E Chance Light Snow · 54% rain
Sunday 22° / 16° 5 mph NE Chance Light Snow · 52% rain

Sunrise 10:14 am · sunset 3:57 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).

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Questions about Narvak Lake

What fish are in Narvak Lake?

Lakes like Narvak Lake usually hold trout, lake trout and northern pike. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.

How deep is Narvak 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 Narvak Lake?

About 2,100 acres, with about 12.6 miles of shoreline.

Is the water warm enough to swim in Narvak 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.

Narvak Lake on your phone

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