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
Walker Lake
Northwest Arctic, Alaska · about 9,420 acres (14.7 sq mi)
32°F water, ice 95% cover, calm this morning.
About Walker Lake
Walker Lake spreads over about 9,420 acres in Northwest Arctic, Alaska.
From end to end it runs about 10.8 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 35 miles. Its surface is about 660 ft above sea level.
- Size
- About 9,420 acres (14.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 35 miles
- End to end
- About 10.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 660 ft
- County
- Northwest Arctic
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 9:30 am – 11:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:45 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Fair
- 9:45 am – 12:00 pmsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 2:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, 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. 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
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
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 10:12 am · sunset 3:50 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Walker Lake
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Questions about Walker Lake
What fish are in Walker Lake?
Lakes like Walker Lake usually hold trout, lake trout and northern pike. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Walker 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 Walker Lake?
About 9,420 acres, with about 35 miles of shoreline.
What is the water temperature at Walker Lake today?
The surface was about 32°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Walker Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
