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 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Skilak Lake
Kenai Peninsula, Alaska · about 24,400 acres (38.1 sq mi)
39°F water, calm this morning.
About Skilak Lake
Skilak Lake spreads over about 24,400 acres in Kenai Peninsula, Alaska. Skilak Lake is a glacially fed lake within the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge known for its exceptional clarity.
It stretches about 13.7 miles end to end with roughly 43 miles of shoreline. At about 190 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. It reaches about 632 ft at its deepest. The nearest town, Funny River, is about 8.9 miles west. The closest city is Anchorage, about 55 miles away.
- Size
- About 24,400 acres (38.1 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 632 ft
- Shoreline
- About 43 miles
- End to end
- About 13.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 190 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- Kenai Peninsula
- Water
- Known for clear water
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 8:30 am – 10:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moonrise, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Fair
- 2:45 pm – 6:00 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
Lakes like Skilak Lake in Alaska usually hold trout, lake trout and northern pike. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 39°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairTrout
Cold. Slow and near the surface on sunny days.
- GoodLake trout
Cool surface. They come shallower; try shore points.
- 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
- 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
4 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
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 8:58 am · sunset 4:32 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Skilak Lake
- Funny Riverabout 8.9 mi west
- Sterlingabout 10 mi northwest
- Soldotnaabout 19 mi west
- Ridgewayabout 20 mi west
- Anchoragenearest city, about 55 mi north
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Questions about Skilak Lake
What fish are in Skilak Lake?
Lakes like Skilak Lake usually hold trout, lake trout and northern pike. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Skilak Lake?
About 632 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Skilak Lake?
About 24,400 acres, with about 43 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Skilak Lake?
Funny River is about 8.9 miles west; Sterling is about 10 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Skilak Lake today?
The surface was about 39°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Skilak Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
