Tustumena Lake
Largest lake on the Kenai Peninsula in Kenai National Wildlife Refuge: 73,432 surface acres and 942 feet deep. Fish include lake trout, rainbow trout and sockeye salmon. (ADF&G cites about 60,000 acres.)
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Lake Trout
Deep, cold water. Downriggers or vertical jigging.
Rainbow Trout
Shorelines and inlets in cool months, deeper water in summer.
Sockeye Salmon
Summer runs in the rivers that feed the lake. Check salmon seasons closely.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Tustumena Lake CampgroundRampBoat launch and 10 campsites with water and toilets; Mile 110.6 Sterling Hwy, then Tustumena Lake RoadDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Tustumena Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Alaska Department of Fish and Game ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Tustumena Lake ↗Local tips
- Very deep (942 ft) with strong winds; the lake is reached by boat or aircraft.
- Launch at the Tustumena Lake Campground.
- Sockeye run into the Kasilof River peaks in July.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.