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
Trapper Lake
Matanuska-Susitna, Alaska · about 1,180 acres (1.8 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Trapper Lake
In Matanuska-Susitna, Alaska, Trapper Lake covers about 1,180 acres.
It stretches about 3.3 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 15.2 miles. At about 170 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Susitna North lies about 17 miles to the northeast. The closest city is Anchorage, about 53 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,180 acres (1.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 15.2 miles
- End to end
- About 3.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 170 ft
- County
- Matanuska-Susitna
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 8:30 am – 10:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead, moonrise · wind 0 mph
Saturday Good
- 8:30 am – 10:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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 9:08 am · sunset 4:21 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Trapper Lake
- Susitna Northabout 17 mi northeast
- Willowabout 17 mi south
- Houstonabout 27 mi southeast
- Anchoragenearest city, about 53 mi south
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Questions about Trapper Lake
What fish are in Trapper Lake?
Lakes like Trapper Lake usually hold trout and northern pike. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Trapper 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 Trapper Lake?
About 1,180 acres, with about 15.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Trapper Lake?
Susitna North is about 17 miles northeast; Willow is about 17 miles south.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Trapper 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.
Trapper Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
