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
Summit Lake
Copper River, Alaska · about 4,190 acres (6.5 sq mi)
32°F water, ice 95% cover, calm this morning.
About Summit Lake
Summit Lake spreads over about 4,190 acres in Copper River, Alaska.
It stretches about 6.6 miles end to end with roughly 28 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 3,210 ft above sea level. Deltana is about 50 miles north.
- Size
- About 4,190 acres (6.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 28 miles
- End to end
- About 6.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 3,210 ft
- County
- Copper River
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 8:15 am – 10:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead, moonrise · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 8:30 am – 10:45 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 2:15 pm – 5:30 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
For a lake of this size in Alaska, trout and lake trout are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 32°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.
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
- 6
- 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
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 8:57 am · sunset 3:54 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Summit Lake
- Deltanaabout 50 mi north
- Tokabout 80 mi east
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Questions about Summit Lake
What fish are in Summit Lake?
Lakes like Summit Lake usually hold trout and lake trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Summit 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 Summit Lake?
About 4,190 acres, with about 28 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Summit Lake?
Deltana is about 50 miles north; Tok is about 80 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Summit Lake today?
The surface was about 32°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Summit Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
