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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Susitna Lake
Matanuska-Susitna, Alaska · about 10,500 acres (16.4 sq mi)
32°F water, ice 95% cover, calm this morning.
About Susitna Lake
Susitna Lake spreads over about 10,500 acres in Matanuska-Susitna, Alaska.
From end to end it runs about 13.1 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 66 miles. The water sits about 2,360 ft above sea level.
- Size
- About 10,500 acres (16.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 66 miles
- End to end
- About 13.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 2,360 ft
- County
- Matanuska-Susitna
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 8:15 am – 10:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:15 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead, moonrise · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 8:15 am – 10:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 2:30 pm – 5:45 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 and lake trout. 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
5 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 8:56 am · sunset 4:04 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Susitna Lake
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Questions about Susitna Lake
What fish are in Susitna Lake?
Lakes like Susitna Lake usually hold trout and lake trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Susitna 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 Susitna Lake?
About 10,500 acres, with about 66 miles of shoreline.
What is the water temperature at Susitna Lake today?
The surface was about 32°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Susitna Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
