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Crescent Lake

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Crescent Lake in Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska, stands as a pristine glacial-fed water body within Lake Clark National Park and Preserve, offering exceptional fishing opportunities in one of Alaska's most remote and spectacular wilderness settings. Located at the base of Mount Redoubt volcano, this stunning turquoise lake is accessible primarily by floatplane from the Kenai Airport, requiring approximately 40 minutes of flight time. The lake's crystal-clear waters support robust populations of multiple salmon species along with resident lake trout and Dolly Varden, making it a premier destination for anglers seeking both world-class fishing and incredible wildlife viewing opportunities, particularly the renowned brown bear concentrations that gather during salmon runs.


Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Crescent Lake and what's needed to catch them.

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Crescent Lake. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

Know where you can legally fish on Crescent Lake

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

Alaska licenses and regulations

Alaska Boating Regulations

When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.

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Alaska Fishing License

All residents age 18 or older and nonresidents age 16 or older must purchase and possess a sport fishing license to participate in Alaska sport and personal use fisheries. In addition, a king salmon stamp is required to fish for king salmon (except king salmon in stocked lakes). These laws apply in both fresh and marine waters.

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Alaska Fishing Regulations

This state has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions. Because this state is specially managed for species, seasons, angling methods, and watercraft, it is strongly encouraged you check all federal, state, and local regulations before fishing. Visit any of the links below, inquire locally, or contact a local fly shop to learn current regulations and restrictions.

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Alaska Stream Access Laws

The Alaska Constitution and state statutes protect the public's right to use navigable or public waters. Under Alaska law, ownership of uplands adjacent to navigable or public water does not grant an exclusive right to use the water or to control public use of the water, even if the title includes the submerged land

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Take Crescent Lake with you

The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.

  • Use the map without signal

    Download the map around Crescent Lake to use it offline when coverage drops.

  • Log your catches here

    Keep a private fishing journal for Crescent Lake to find where and when fish are biting for you.

  • HD depth charts from Garmin

    Find drop offs, ledges, channels, points and shallow flats with Garmin depth charts in the app.

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Water and weather conditions (10 day forecast)

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