Lake Clark is forty-two miles long. There are glacially carved hanging valleys and snow-capped peaks ringing the shore. Fishing opportunities abound. If your time here is limited, travel by power boat is an option for seeing this beautiful country. Many lodges and commercial operators provide boating trips and charters for visitors who want to explore Lake Clark or the rugged coastal areas of the park on Cook Inlet.

Keep your safety in mind at all times. Each person in the boat must have a Personal Flotation Device (PFD) on board the vessel, and we strongly recommend that PFDs be worn at all times. Alaskan waters are icy cold, even when air temperatures are warm. Wind and weather can quickly work the lake's surface into a stormy sea unsuitable for small boats. Alaska has the highest rate of recreational boat fatalities in the nation. For more boating safety tips, check the State of Alaska Office of Boating Safety.