Eklutna Lake

Location

  • Latitude: 61.383333
  • Longitude: -149.083333
  • USGS Map: ANCHORAGE B-6
  • Elevation (m): 265
  • MTRS: S015N002E15
  • Management Area: Anchorage

Access

  • Latitude: 61.383333
  • Longitude: -149.083333
  • Directions: Mile 26.3 Glenn Hwy. Eklutna Exit. East on Eklutna Rd. 10 miles to Eklutna Lake Recreation Area. Access to lake from campground with parking area, camping, picnic area, toilets. Fees are charged. Canoes or inflatables can be portaged to lake. A well maintained trail follows east side of lake for 8 miles. NOTE: Eklutna Lake is in Chugach State Park. All surrounding shoreline is public. Please respect property.

Lake Characteristics

  • Surface Area (ha): 1424.5
  • Bathymetric Map: Eklutna.gif
  • Maximum Depth (m): 91.4
  • Most Recent Survey Notes: Eklutna Lake contains fairly sizeable wild populations of Kokanee (maximum length 4-5 inches) and Dolly Varden (to 1 1/2 pounds).