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 Trail Lake
Kenai Peninsula, Alaska · about 1,600 acres (2.5 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Upper Trail Lake
In Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, Upper Trail Lake covers about 1,600 acres.
From end to end it runs about 5.7 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 20 miles. At about 460 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Bear Creek lies about 20 miles to the south. The closest city is Anchorage, about 51 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,600 acres (2.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 20 miles
- End to end
- About 5.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 460 ft
- County
- Kenai Peninsula
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 Good
- 8:15 am – 10:30 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
For a lake of this size in Alaska, trout, lake trout and northern pike are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Trout
- 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 8:54 am · sunset 4:28 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Upper Trail Lake
- Bear Creekabout 20 mi south
- Sewardabout 25 mi south
- Girdwoodabout 28 mi north
- Anchoragenearest city, about 51 mi north
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Questions about Upper Trail Lake
What fish are in Upper Trail Lake?
Lakes like Upper Trail Lake usually hold trout, lake trout and northern pike. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Upper Trail 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 Trail Lake?
About 1,600 acres, with about 20 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Upper Trail Lake?
Bear Creek is about 20 miles south; Seward is about 25 miles south.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Upper Trail 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.
Upper Trail Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
