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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 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen

Upper Ugashik Lake

Lake and Peninsula, Alaska · about 52,400 acres (81.9 sq mi)

Caution

43°F water, windy Friday (15 mph NW).

Water43°F
Level—no gauge
Wind today15 mphNW
Best bite4:00 pmto 5:45 pm

About Upper Ugashik Lake

Upper Ugashik Lake spreads over about 52,400 acres in Lake and Peninsula, Alaska. Upper Ugashik Lake connects to Lower Ugashik Lake and the Narrows between them are famous for trophy Arctic grayling fishing.

From end to end it runs about 15.2 miles with roughly 52 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 10 ft above sea level.

Size
About 52,400 acres (81.9 sq mi)
Shoreline
About 52 miles
End to end
About 15.2 miles
Elevation
About 10 ft
County
Lake and Peninsula

The lake from above

1 5 miles N
Spot 1 is open for everyone; grey dots are the PRO spots.

Best fishing times

Friday Fair

  • 8:30 am – 10:45 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
  • 4:00 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph

Saturday Fair

  • 4:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
  • 6:00 pm – 6:45 pmmoon 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 in Upper Ugashik Lake

The fish here: lake trout. At 43°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.

  • 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
  5. 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

43°F

At the surface, seen .

Water level

No daily level reading for this lake.

Ice

Open water

Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.

Weather and wind

Friday 29° / 22° 15 mph NW Chance Light Snow · 56% rain
Saturday 29° / 26° 20 mph NW Mostly Cloudy · 19% rain
Sunday 26° / 21° 5 mph NW Mostly Sunny

Sunrise 9:08 am · sunset 5:13 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).

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Questions about Upper Ugashik Lake

What fish are in Upper Ugashik Lake?

Upper Ugashik Lake holds lake trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.

How deep is Upper Ugashik 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 Ugashik Lake?

About 52,400 acres, with about 52 miles of shoreline.

What is the water temperature at Upper Ugashik Lake today?

The surface was about 43°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.

Upper Ugashik Lake on your phone

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