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
Nellie Juan Lake
Kenai Peninsula, Alaska · about 1,150 acres (1.8 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Nellie Juan Lake
Nellie Juan Lake is a lake in Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, covering about 1,150 acres.
It stretches about 3.6 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 10.1 miles. At about 1,180 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Bear Creek, is about 11 miles west. Anchorage, the nearest city, is about 72 miles northwest.
- Size
- About 1,150 acres (1.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 10.1 miles
- End to end
- About 3.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,180 ft
- County
- Kenai Peninsula
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 8:15 am – 10:30 am bestsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 4:15 pm – 5:00 pmsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Sunday Slow
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 Nellie Juan 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
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
Sunrise 8:51 am · sunset 4:28 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Nellie Juan Lake
- Bear Creekabout 11 mi west
- Sewardabout 14 mi southwest
- Anchoragenearest city, about 72 mi northwest
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Questions about Nellie Juan Lake
What fish are in Nellie Juan Lake?
Lakes like Nellie Juan Lake usually hold trout, lake trout and northern pike. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Nellie Juan 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 Nellie Juan Lake?
About 1,150 acres, with about 10.1 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Nellie Juan Lake?
Bear Creek is about 11 miles west; Seward is about 14 miles southwest.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Nellie Juan 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.
Nellie Juan Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
