Vitus Lake

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Vitus Lake
Location Alaska
Coordinates 60°06′58″N, 143°25′38″WCoordinates: 60°06′58″N, 143°25′38″W
Primary outflows Seal River
Basin countries United States
Max. length 23 km (14 mi)
Max. width 9 km (5.5 mi)

Vitus Lake is a lake in Alaska. It is 23 km (14 mi) long and 9 km (5.5 mi) wide. It is named for Vitus Bering, leader of the 1741 expedition to Alaska. Vitus Lake forms the southern limit of the Bering Lobe, outlets via the Seal River to the Gulf of Alaska.