Mosquito Lake, Alaska

Lake Remote Alaskan lake in southeast region

Mosquito Lake, Alaska, is a freshwater lake in southeastern Alaska frequented by anglers and paddlers. Visitors come for quiet water access, fishing and roadside wildlife sightings in a subarctic setting.

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Mosquito Lake, Alaska
59.4610, -136.0237

How to Get to Mosquito Lake, Alaska #

Access is typically by small aircraft (floatplane or bush plane) from regional hubs in Southeast Alaska, or by lengthy overland routes that require local knowledge. Confirm coordinates and landing permissions with borough or landowners before travel.

Tips for Visiting Mosquito Lake, Alaska #

  • Check with the Alaska Department of Natural Resources or local borough offices about access; many Alaskan 'lakes' are on private or Native corporation land or require floatplane access.
  • Bring insect protection in summer-'Mosquito Lake' is not hyperbole.
  • If planning a fishing trip, verify species and seasons; local guides are the practical route to both access and safety.

Best Time to Visit Mosquito Lake, Alaska #

Mosquito Lake is best visited in the short Alaskan summer for access and milder conditions; insect season is a major factor.

Summer
June-August · 5-18°C
Midnight sun, best time for fishing and floatplane excursions; expect mosquitoes.
Late spring/early autumn
May; September · -2-10°C
Shoulder seasons with fewer bugs but shorter days and possibly early snow.

Weather & Climate near Mosquito Lake, Alaska #

Climate

Mosquito Lake, Alaska's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -11°C to 20°C. Abundant rainfall (1348 mm/year), wettest in October.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
20°
Warmest Month
-11°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -6°C and lows of -11°C. Significant rainfall (157 mm).

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-11° -6°

Weather

157 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Significant rainfall (126 mm).

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-9° -2°

Weather

126 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -6°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-6°

Weather

92 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°

Weather

74 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

June

June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

July

July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm).

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 20°

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm).

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
19°

Weather

69 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (141 mm).

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
14°

Weather

141 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (215 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

215 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C. Significant rainfall (167 mm).

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-5°

Weather

167 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -9°C. Significant rainfall (170 mm).

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-9° -3°

Weather

170 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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