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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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen

Rock Lake

Copper River, Alaska · about 2,610 acres (4.1 sq mi)

32°F water, ice 95% cover, calm this morning.

Water32°F
Level—no gauge
Wind today5 mph
Best bite2:45 pmto 4:30 pm

About Rock Lake

Rock Lake is a lake in Copper River, Alaska, covering about 2,610 acres.

It stretches about 4.5 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 12.1 miles. Its surface is about 3,590 ft above sea level.

Size
About 2,610 acres (4.1 sq mi)
Shoreline
About 12.1 miles
End to end
About 4.5 miles
Elevation
About 3,590 ft
County
Copper River

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

  • 8:00 am – 10:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
  • 2:45 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead, moonrise · wind 0 mph

Saturday Good

  • 8:00 am – 10:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
  • 2:00 pm – 5:15 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

Expect the usual Alaska mix for a lake this size: trout and lake trout. 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.

  • Fair
    Trout

    Cold. Slow and near the surface on sunny days.

  • Good
    Lake trout

    Cool surface. They come shallower; try shore points.

From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.

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
  6. 6
  7. 7

6 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

32°F

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

Friday 17° / 12° 5 mph Mostly Cloudy · 4% rain
Saturday 17° / 15° 5 mph Partly Sunny · 6% rain
Sunday 21° / 16° 5 mph Mostly Cloudy · 8% rain

Sunrise 8:30 am · sunset 3:47 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).

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Questions about Rock Lake

What fish are in Rock Lake?

Lakes like Rock Lake usually hold trout and lake trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.

How deep is Rock 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 Rock Lake?

About 2,610 acres, with about 12.1 miles of shoreline.

What is the water temperature at Rock Lake today?

The surface was about 32°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.

Rock Lake on your phone

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