Fishing Loonsong Lake in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska

• Overview

  Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, is where Loonsong Lake sits. Elevation runs to 112 feet. The water covers some 77 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. The bank runs about 1.4 miles all the way round, so one visit can cover most of it. The closest town, Big Lake, is 3.7 miles away. Anchorage sits 17 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Loonsong Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Fish documented in Matanuska-Susitna Borough include rainbow trout, Coho salmon, sockeye salmon, longnose sucker and Arctic charr. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Read Loonsong Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 58°F, the coldest about 12°F. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. Break-up comes around late April, and the run that follows is short and strong. Climate averages put the opening at about late April and the closing near early November. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. It holds true on Loonsong Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Anna Lake at 0.4 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the current arrangement for Loonsong Lake.