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
Paxson Lake
Copper River, Alaska · about 3,810 acres (6 sq mi)
32°F water, ice 95% cover, calm this morning.
About Paxson Lake
In Copper River, Alaska, Paxson Lake covers about 3,810 acres.
From end to end it runs about 9.3 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 24 miles. The water sits about 2,560 ft above sea level. Deltana is about 61 miles north.
- Size
- About 3,810 acres (6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 24 miles
- End to end
- About 9.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 2,560 ft
- County
- Copper River
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 8:15 am – 10:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead, moonrise · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 8:15 am – 10:30 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 2:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moonrise, 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
For a lake of this size in Alaska, trout and lake trout are the fish to expect. 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.
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 8:56 am · sunset 3:55 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Paxson Lake
- Deltanaabout 61 mi north
- Tokabout 83 mi east
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Questions about Paxson Lake
What fish are in Paxson Lake?
Lakes like Paxson Lake usually hold trout and lake trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Paxson 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 Paxson Lake?
About 3,810 acres, with about 24 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Paxson Lake?
Deltana is about 61 miles north; Tok is about 83 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Paxson Lake today?
The surface was about 32°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Paxson Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
