Matanuska-Susitna County · lake · 214 acres
Shovel Lake
Shovel Lake is a lake in Matanuska-Susitna County, Alaska. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Alaska's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
71°
49°
5 mph
2%
Sat
Overcast
69°
49°
5 mph
0%
Sun
Overcast
67°
49°
7 mph
10%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Quiet Lake8.2 mi
- Shulin Lake8.3 mi
- Link Lake14.8 mi
- Fish Lakes17.4 mi
- Bulchitna Lake19.7 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official AK regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Shovel Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Shovel Lake?+
Yes — Alaska requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Shovel Lake?+
Shovel Lake is a lake in Matanuska-Susitna County, Alaska. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.