The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Sinclair Lake
North Slope, Alaska · about 9,160 acres (14.3 sq mi)
32°F water, ice 95% cover, windy Friday (25 mph E).
About Sinclair Lake
Sinclair Lake is a lake in North Slope, Alaska, covering about 9,160 acres.
It stretches about 6.4 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 18.1 miles. Utqiagvik is about 46 miles northwest.
- Size
- About 9,160 acres (14.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 18.1 miles
- End to end
- About 6.4 miles
- County
- North Slope
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Slow
Saturday Slow
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 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.
- 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
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 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
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 11:23 am · sunset 2:42 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Sinclair Lake
- Utqiagvikabout 46 mi northwest
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Questions about Sinclair Lake
What fish are in Sinclair Lake?
Lakes like Sinclair Lake usually hold trout and northern pike. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Sinclair 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 Sinclair Lake?
About 9,160 acres, with about 18.1 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Sinclair Lake?
Utqiagvik is about 46 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Sinclair Lake today?
The surface was about 32°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Sinclair Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
