Aleknagik Lake
Lake in the state of Alaska, United States
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Aleknagik Lake is a lake in the U.S. state of Alaska. It is 20 miles (32 km) long[1] by 2.5 miles (4 km) wide. The village of Aleknagik is on its southeast shore.
LocationDillingham Census Area, Alaska, US[1]
Coordinates59°20′22″N 158°48′07″W
BasincountriesUnited States
Max.length20 mi (32 km)[1]
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  Aleknagik Lake Location within Alaska  Aleknagik Lake Location within North America | |
| Location | Dillingham Census Area, Alaska, US[1] |
| Coordinates | 59°20′22″N 158°48′07″W |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 20 mi (32 km)[1] |
| Max. width | 2.5 mi (4 km) |
| Settlements | Aleknagik |
Aleknagik is a Yupik word meaning "wrong way home". Yupiks returning to their homes along the Nushagak River would sometimes become lost in the fog and be swept up the Wood River to Aleknagik Lake by the tide.
