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 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Selawik Lake
Northwest Arctic, Alaska · 259,000 acres (404 sq mi)
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About Selawik Lake
Selawik Lake spreads over 259,000 acres in Northwest Arctic, Alaska.
It stretches about 28.9 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 105 miles. The nearest town, Kotzebue, is about 43 miles northwest.
- Size
- 259,000 acres (404 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 105 miles
- End to end
- About 28.9 miles
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- Northwest Arctic
The lake from above
Fish to expect
Expect the usual Alaska mix for a lake this size: 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
3 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
No forecast right now. Check back tomorrow morning.
Towns and places to stay near Selawik Lake
- Kotzebueabout 43 mi northwest
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Questions about Selawik Lake
What fish are in Selawik Lake?
Lakes like Selawik Lake usually hold trout and northern pike. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Selawik 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 Selawik Lake?
259,000 acres, with about 105 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Selawik Lake?
Kotzebue is about 43 miles northwest.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Selawik 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.
Selawik Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
