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
Tulugak Lake
Northwest Arctic, Alaska · about 820 acres (1.3 sq mi)
32°F water, ice 95% cover, calm Sunday morning.
About Tulugak Lake
Tulugak Lake is a lake in Northwest Arctic, Alaska, covering about 820 acres.
From end to end it runs about 1.9 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 5.5 miles. Its surface is about 430 ft above sea level. Kotzebue lies about 76 miles to the south.
- Size
- About 820 acres (1.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 5.5 miles
- End to end
- About 1.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 430 ft
- County
- Northwest Arctic
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 10:15 am – 12:30 pm bestsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 2:30 pm – 4:45 pmsunset · wind 10 mph
Sunday Fair
- 10:30 am – 12:45 pm bestsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 2:15 pm – 4:30 pmsunset · wind 10 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. 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.
- 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
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 10:52 am · sunset 4:08 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Tulugak Lake
- Kotzebueabout 76 mi south
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Questions about Tulugak Lake
What fish are in Tulugak Lake?
Lakes like Tulugak Lake usually hold trout, lake trout and northern pike. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Tulugak 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 Tulugak Lake?
About 820 acres, with about 5.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Tulugak Lake?
Kotzebue is about 76 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Tulugak Lake today?
The surface was about 32°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Tulugak Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
