Landmark Gap Lake Fishing Guide, Copper River Census Area, Alaska

• Overview

  Copper River Census Area in Alaska is where Landmark Gap Lake sits. The surface lies 3,560 feet up. This is sizeable water at about 734 acres, and a boat opens up most of it. The perimeter runs near 8.7 miles, so plan the walk before you start. It ranks high for size among our Copper River Census Area listings. Some 58 miles away sits Deltana, the nearest settlement. Anchorage sits 181 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Landmark Gap Lake

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. County-wide records name Arctic grayling, Chinook salmon and round whitefish. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Landmark Gap Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 0°F in January up to 51°F in July. The window is narrow, and fish feed hard while it lasts. Look for the thaw near early June; the fishing lifts straight after. The water is typically free of ice between early June and early October. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Landmark Gap Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Lower Tangle Lake sits 3.9 miles off and takes the overflow. Check the position on Landmark Gap Lake before loading the car.