Aleknagik Lake

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Aleknagik Lake
Location	Alaska
Coordinates	59°17′N 158°37′WCoordinates: 59°17′N 158°37′W
Basin countries	United States
Max. length	32 km (20 mi)
Max. width	26 km (16 mi)
Settlements	Aleknagik

Aleknagik Lake is a lake in the U.S. state of Alaska. It is 32 km (20 mi) long by 26 km (16 mi) wide and located at 59°17′N, 158°37′W. The village of Aleknagik is on its southeast shore.

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.

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