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
Strandline Lake
Matanuska-Susitna, Alaska · about 1,320 acres (2.1 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Strandline Lake
Strandline Lake is a lake in Matanuska-Susitna, Alaska, covering about 1,320 acres.
From end to end it runs about 3.6 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 9.9 miles. The water sits about 990 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Nikiski, is about 57 miles south. Anchorage, the nearest city, is about 67 miles east.
- Size
- About 1,320 acres (2.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9.9 miles
- End to end
- About 3.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 990 ft
- County
- Matanuska-Susitna
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 8:30 am – 10:45 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moonrise, moon overhead, moonset · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 8:30 am – 10:45 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 2:45 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moonrise, moon overhead · 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
Expect the usual Alaska mix for a lake this size: trout, lake trout and northern pike. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Trout
- 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
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
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 9:11 am · sunset 4:31 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Strandline Lake
- Nikiskiabout 57 mi south
- Willowabout 63 mi east
- Anchoragenearest city, about 67 mi east
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Questions about Strandline Lake
What fish are in Strandline Lake?
Lakes like Strandline Lake usually hold trout, lake trout and northern pike. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Strandline 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 Strandline Lake?
About 1,320 acres, with about 9.9 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Strandline Lake?
Nikiski is about 57 miles south; Willow is about 63 miles east.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Strandline 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.
Strandline Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
