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
Old Man Lake
Copper River, Alaska · about 1,540 acres (2.4 sq mi)
32°F water, ice 95% cover, calm this morning.
About Old Man Lake
Old Man Lake spreads over about 1,540 acres in Copper River, Alaska.
It stretches about 3.3 miles end to end with roughly 9.6 miles of shoreline. At about 2,310 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Valdez, is about 68 miles south.
- Size
- About 1,540 acres (2.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9.6 miles
- End to end
- About 3.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 2,310 ft
- County
- Copper River
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 8:15 am – 10:30 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:15 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead, moonrise · wind 0 mph
Saturday Fair
- 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm bestsunset, moonrise · wind 0 mph
- 4:00 pm – 4:45 pmsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 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 Old Man 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. 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
- 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
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 8:54 am · sunset 4:06 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Old Man Lake
- Valdezabout 68 mi south
- Sutton-Alpineabout 77 mi west
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Questions about Old Man Lake
What fish are in Old Man Lake?
Lakes like Old Man Lake usually hold trout, lake trout and northern pike. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Old Man 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 Old Man Lake?
About 1,540 acres, with about 9.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Old Man Lake?
Valdez is about 68 miles south; Sutton-Alpine is about 77 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Old Man Lake today?
The surface was about 32°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Old Man Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
