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°W / 60.39222; -149.57333Coordinates: 60°23′32″N 149°34′24″W / 60.39222°N 149.57333°W / 60.39222; -149.57333
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

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