Kenai Lake
| Kenai Lake | |
|---|---|
 North Kenai lake near Cooper Landing | |
| Location | Kenai Peninsula, Alaska |
| Coordinates | 60°23′32″N 149°34′24″W / 60.39222°N 149.57333°WCoordinates: 60°23′32″N 149°34′24″W / 60.39222°N 149.57333°W |
| Type | Natural Freshwater |
| Primary inflows | Snow River Trail River |
| Primary outflows | Kenai River |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 22 miles |
| Surface area | 13813 acres |
| Average depth | 299 feet |
| Max. depth | 540 feet |
| Surface elevation | 433 feet |
| Settlements | Cooper Landing, Primrose |
Kenai Lake is a large, "zig-zag" shaped lake[1] on the Kenai Peninsula, Alaska. The lake forms the headwaters of the Kenai River,[2] and is itself a destination for fishing and other outdoor activity. Due to its size and shape it is accessible from both the Sterling Highway and the Seward Highway.
South end of Kenai Lake near Primrose
See also
References
External links
- Panoramic view of the lake from Cooper Landing
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