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
Potoniek Lake
Northwest Arctic, Alaska · about 2,590 acres (4.1 sq mi)
Calm Sunday afternoon.
About Potoniek Lake
In Northwest Arctic, Alaska, Potoniek Lake covers about 2,590 acres.
From end to end it runs about 3.1 miles with roughly 20 miles of shoreline. The nearest town, Kotzebue, is about 27 miles west.
- Size
- About 2,590 acres (4.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 20 miles
- End to end
- About 3.1 miles
- County
- Northwest Arctic
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 10:00 am – 12:15 pm bestsunrise · wind 5 mph
Sunday Fair
- 10:15 am – 12:30 pmsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 2:30 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moonrise · 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 Potoniek Lake in Alaska usually hold trout and northern pike. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this 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 10:38 am · sunset 4:21 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Potoniek Lake
- Kotzebueabout 27 mi west
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Questions about Potoniek Lake
What fish are in Potoniek Lake?
Lakes like Potoniek Lake usually hold trout and northern pike. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Potoniek 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 Potoniek Lake?
About 2,590 acres, with about 20 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Potoniek Lake?
Kotzebue is about 27 miles west.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Potoniek 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.
Potoniek Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
