Clunie Lake

The feel

Clunie Lake is JBER's largest lake and a recreation area used for picnicking, camping, fishing and wildlife viewing. Getting there is part of the trip: the route runs along base roads with several turns, and the last one is a signed turnoff on the right. The fish here are landlocked salmon, and the lake is open to fishing for them.

What to expect

Water and access

A lake on JBER. From the Ft. Rich/Arctic Valley gate, drive straight on D St. 2.2 miles, turn right on Otter Lake Road for 2.3 miles, continue straight onto Route Bravo for 4.5 miles, then turn right at the 3-way intersection onto Artillary Road (signed "To All Lakes?"). Continue 3.7 miles to the signed Clunie Lake turnoff on the right.

Species and timing

Landlocked salmon.

License and rules

Register and get a permit at jber.isportsman.net to fish on JBER. The Elmendorf and Fort Richardson portions have additional access requirements.

Mingo says

Sort out your JBER registration and permit before you leave town. The turnoff for Clunie Lake is the last of several signed turns.

Before you go

• Register and get your permit at jber.isportsman.net.
• Follow the route in order: D St., Otter Lake Road, Route Bravo, then Artillary Road.
• Watch for the sign at the final turnoff on the right.

Written October 2026. Sources are listed at the end of this page.