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
Upper Copper Lake
Lake and Peninsula, Alaska · about 1,020 acres (1.6 sq mi)
32°F water, calm tomorrow morning.
About Upper Copper Lake
Upper Copper Lake spreads over about 1,020 acres in Lake and Peninsula, Alaska.
From end to end it runs about 2.6 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 9 miles. At about 440 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Anchor Point is about 80 miles east.
- Size
- About 1,020 acres (1.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9 miles
- End to end
- About 2.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 440 ft
- County
- Lake and Peninsula
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 8:30 am – 10:45 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 8:30 am – 10:45 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:15 pm – 6:30 pm bestsunset, moonrise, moon overhead · 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
- 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
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 4:52 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Upper Copper Lake
- Anchor Pointabout 80 mi east
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Questions about Upper Copper Lake
What fish are in Upper Copper Lake?
Lakes like Upper Copper Lake usually hold trout, lake trout and northern pike. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Upper Copper 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 Upper Copper Lake?
About 1,020 acres, with about 9 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Upper Copper Lake?
Anchor Point is about 80 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Upper Copper Lake today?
The surface was about 32°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Upper Copper Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
