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
Upper Lake George
Anchorage, Alaska · about 4,430 acres (6.9 sq mi)
32°F water, ice 95% cover, calm this morning.
About Upper Lake George
In Anchorage, Alaska, Upper Lake George covers about 4,430 acres.
It stretches about 7.9 miles end to end with roughly 36 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 260 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Girdwood, is about 21 miles southwest. Anchorage, the nearest city, is about 39 miles west.
- Size
- About 4,430 acres (6.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 36 miles
- End to end
- About 7.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 260 ft
- County
- Anchorage
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 8:15 am – 10:30 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 2:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moonrise, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Saturday Fair
- 8:15 am – 10:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:15 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, 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 Upper Lake George in Alaska usually hold 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
- 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
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 4:20 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Upper Lake George
- Girdwoodabout 21 mi southwest
- Butteabout 23 mi northwest
- Lazy Mountainabout 27 mi north
- Palmerabout 28 mi northwest
- Anchoragenearest city, about 39 mi west
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Questions about Upper Lake George
What fish are in Upper Lake George?
Lakes like Upper Lake George usually hold trout, lake trout and northern pike. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Upper Lake George?
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 Lake George?
About 4,430 acres, with about 36 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Upper Lake George?
Girdwood is about 21 miles southwest; Butte is about 23 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Upper Lake George today?
The surface was about 32°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Upper Lake George on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
