Otter Lake

Site Code: L0008

Location

  • Latitude: 61.291275
  • Longitude: -149.740085
  • USGS Map: ANCHORAGE B-8
  • Elevation (m): 30
  • MTRS: S014N003W24
  • Management Area: Anchorage

Access

  • Latitude: 61.291275
  • Longitude: -149.740085
  • Directions: 1) From Ft. Rich/Arctic Valley gate Drive straight on "D" St. 2.2 miles. Turn right on Otter Lake Road. Continue 2.3 miles onto dirt road and turn left to continue onto Otter Lake Road. Follow dirt road 1.2 mi and turn left to reach lake, chalet, and boat dock. 2) Starting at Boniface gate continue 0.6 mile. Turn right on Vandenberg Ave. and continue for 6.4 miles. Turn right on Fairchild Ave. and follow for 6.3 miles. Arrive at Otter Lake parking area.
  • Notes: This lake is on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) property. Prior to fishing you should always check the sport fishing regulations and check with JBER staff about specific military base access rules and requirements.
  • Status: Military Reservation

Lake Characteristics

  • Surface Area (ha): 50.9
  • Bathymetric Map: Otter.gif
  • Lake Category: Weired or Barriered
  • Maximum Depth (m): 7.3
  • Most Recent Survey Date: 12/26/2023
  • Most Recent Survey Notes: Lake category updated 12/26/23 from SSP - T. Cubbage

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