Welcome to Chignik Lake!
The present population traces its roots from the Alutiiq near Illnik and the old village of Kanatag near Becharof Lake. The community was the winter residence of a single family in 1903. Other families moved from surrounding communities in the early 1950s when a school was built.
Chignik Lake is a predominantly Alutiiq fishing village.
«“I love Chignik Lake because it is quiet, peaceful, and I get to see the lake and mountains all the time. You never know when it’s a Kodak moment as the bears love to go in front of my place . And of course, I love to teach my kids and grandkids subs» -Nana Kalmakoff, Chignik Lake, Alaska
Get In Touch
Chignik Lake Village
PO Box 33
Chignik Lake, AK 99548
p: 907.845.2212
f: 907.845.2217
chigniklakevillagecouncil@gmail.com
By The Numbers
● Population: 49
● Latitude, Longitude: 56.2537, -158.7631
● Sq miles: none
● Date Incorporated: not incorporated
● More info: Chignik Lake Story Map
Getting Here
Chignik Lake is primarily accessible by air. There is a state-owned gravel airstrip; seaplanes may land at Chignik Lagoon. Regularly-scheduled and charter flights are provided.