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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 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen

Turquoise Lake

Lake and Peninsula, Alaska · about 3,290 acres (5.1 sq mi)

32°F water, ice 95% cover, calm this morning.

Water32°F
Level—no gauge
Wind today5 mphN
Best bite3:00 pmto 6:00 pm

About Turquoise Lake

Turquoise Lake is a lake in Lake and Peninsula, Alaska, covering about 3,290 acres.

It stretches about 4.9 miles end to end with roughly 12.8 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 2,490 ft above sea level.

Size
About 3,290 acres (5.1 sq mi)
Shoreline
About 12.8 miles
End to end
About 4.9 miles
Elevation
About 2,490 ft
County
Lake and Peninsula

The lake from above

1 1 mile N
Spot 1 is open for everyone; grey dots are the PRO spots.

Best fishing times

Friday Good

  • 8:30 am – 10:45 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
  • 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moonrise, moon overhead · wind 5 mph

Saturday Good

  • 8:45 am – 11:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
  • 3:00 pm – 6:15 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

Lakes like Turquoise Lake in Alaska usually hold 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.

  • Fair
    Trout

    Cold. Slow and near the surface on sunny days.

  • Good
    Lake trout

    Cool surface. They come shallower; try shore points.

From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.

Fishing spots

  1. 1
    Point drop-off

    The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.

  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

3 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

32°F

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

Friday 20° / 16° 5 mph N Mostly Cloudy · 8% rain
Saturday 17° / 12° 5 mph N Partly Sunny · 6% rain
Sunday 20° / 11° 0 mph Mostly Cloudy · 64% rain

Sunrise 9:14 am · sunset 4:44 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).

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Questions about Turquoise Lake

What fish are in Turquoise Lake?

Lakes like Turquoise Lake usually hold trout and lake trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.

How deep is Turquoise 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 Turquoise Lake?

About 3,290 acres, with about 12.8 miles of shoreline.

What is the water temperature at Turquoise Lake today?

The surface was about 32°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.

Turquoise Lake on your phone

The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.

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