Arc Lake fishing

Arc Lake fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Coho Salmon, Lake Trout, Chinook Salmon, and Arctic Grayling on a natural lake. It is stocked about 0.7 times a year since 1966, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and dawn for Lake Trout.

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Last stocked
June 4, 2026
· Coho Salmon
Plants on record
43
Since 1966
Species recorded
5
Average size
3.1 in
Elevation
193 ft

Fish at Arc Lake

5 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Coho Salmon Stocked · 26 plants · last June 4, 2026

Last stocked June 4, 2026 · avg 2.5 in · 26 plants

Coho Salmon species guide
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 6 plants · last June 20, 1973 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked June 20, 1973 · avg 2.4 in · 6 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Lake Trout Stocked · 2 plants · last May 2, 1981 Best: dawn

Last stocked May 2, 1981 · avg 2 in · 2 plants

Best: dawn

Lake Trout species guide

How Arc Lake is stocked

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

No plants recorded in 27 years between 1966 and 2026.

Fish stocked in 1966

6,380

Fish stocked in 1968

5,000

Fish stocked in 1969

3,200

Fish stocked in 1971

5,000

Fish stocked in 1972

5,000

Fish stocked in 1973

5,000

Fish stocked in 1974

4,100

Fish stocked in 1976

4,000

Fish stocked in 1978

4,000

Fish stocked in 1981

3,000

Fish stocked in 1983

5,050

Fish stocked in 1987

5,000

Fish stocked in 1989

5,000

Fish stocked in 1990

5,000

Fish stocked in 1999

3,222

Fish stocked in 2000

3,200

Fish stocked in 2009

3,276

Fish stocked in 2010

4,496

Fish stocked in 2011

3,200

Fish stocked in 2012

3,200

Fish stocked in 2013

2,320

Fish stocked in 2014

2,720

Fish stocked in 2015

2,633

Fish stocked in 2016

1,926

Fish stocked in 2017

2,193

Fish stocked in 2018

2,017

Fish stocked in 2019

2,732

Fish stocked in 2020

2,726

Fish stocked in 2021

1,921

Fish stocked in 2022

1,920

Fish stocked in 2023

2,112

Fish stocked in 2024

1,921

Fish stocked in 2025

1,921

Fish stocked in 2026

1,922

Stocking history

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 4, 2026Coho Salmon1,9222.4 inreport
May 27, 2025Coho Salmon1,9212.6 inreport
June 3, 2024Coho Salmon1,9212.6 inreport
May 27, 2023Coho Salmon2,1122.7 inreport
May 20, 2022Coho Salmon1,9202.4 inreport
May 21, 2021Coho Salmon1,9212.9 inreport
May 27, 2020Arctic Grayling8057.8 inreport
May 15, 2020Coho Salmon1,9212.6 inreport
May 29, 2019Coho Salmon1,9192.8 inreport
May 23, 2019Arctic Grayling8138 inreport
May 30, 2018Coho Salmon2,0172.5 inreport
June 1, 2017Coho Salmon2,1932.5 inreport
June 2, 2016Coho Salmon1,9262.7 inreport
June 3, 2015Arctic Grayling7957.9 inreport
June 3, 2015Coho Salmon1,8382.9 inreport
June 23, 2014Arctic Grayling8008.3 inreport
June 12, 2014Coho Salmon1,9202.8 inreport
July 10, 2013Arctic Grayling4008 inreport
June 25, 2013Coho Salmon1,9202.9 inreport
July 26, 2012Arctic Grayling1,6001.9 inreport
June 22, 2012Coho Salmon1,6003.1 inreport
August 16, 2011Coho Salmon1,6002.6 inreport
August 16, 2011Arctic Grayling1,6002.2 inreport
August 18, 2010Arctic Grayling1,5932.2 inreport
June 10, 2010Coho Salmon2,9031.7 inreport
August 6, 2009Coho Salmon1,6762.3 inreport
July 22, 2009Coho Salmon1,6002.7 inreport
May 5, 2000Coho Salmon3,2002.6 inreport
June 9, 1999Coho Salmon3,2222.8 inreport
July 2, 1990Coho Salmon5,0002.2 inreport
June 8, 1989Coho Salmon5,0001.7 inreport
June 22, 1987Coho Salmon5,0001.7 inreport
May 24, 1983Chinook Salmon5,0502.4 inreport
May 2, 1981Lake Trout3,0002 inreport
June 15, 1978Lake Trout4,0001.9 inreport
June 2, 1976Coho Salmon4,0002 inreport
July 19, 1974Coho Salmon4,1001.9 inreport
June 20, 1973Rainbow Trout5,0002.7 inreport
August 3, 1972Rainbow Trout5,0001.8 inreport
June 11, 1971Rainbow Trout5,0002.5 inreport
September 5, 1969Rainbow Trout3,2002.7 inreport
August 27, 1968Rainbow Trout5,0002.3 inreport
July 7, 1966Rainbow Trout6,3802.4 inreport

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Nearest town
Soldotna, AK

A pothole lake with no surface outlet, about two miles south of Soldotna, in the city's A.R.C. Lake Park. Park in the gravel lot at Sterling Hwy mile 98.2 (south side); the water is about 30 feet away, with picnic tables and a sandy beach. In winter the city keeps a skating rink on the ice.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Alaska Department of Fish and Game before you go.

About Arc Lake

When ice fishing, anglers should avoid drilling ice fishing holes in the designated skating rink. (adfg.alaska.gov, accessed October 5, 2026)

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Nearest lakes

Union Lake 5.6 mi last stocked May 16, 1995 Longmere Lake 7.5 mi last stocked June 5, 2026 Roque Lake 8.7 mi last stocked June 11, 2026 Scout Lake 10.6 mi last stocked June 11, 2026 Crooked Creek 10.7 mi last stocked June 1, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Arc Lake?

Fishing Arc Lake usually means Coho Salmon: Coho Salmon accounts for 26 of 43 plants on record, ahead of Arctic Grayling and 3 more. Coho Salmon was last stocked June 4, 2026, averaging 2.5 in. Arctic Grayling was last stocked May 27, 2020, averaging 5.8 in. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 20, 1973, averaging 2.4 in. Lake Trout was last stocked May 2, 1981, averaging 2 in. 1 more species is on the stocking report.

When is Arc Lake stocked?

Last stocked June 4, 2026. It is stocked about 0.7 times a year since 1966, most often in May and June. No plants recorded in 27 years between 1966 and 2026.

How big are the fish stocked at Arc Lake?

Stocked fish average 3.1 in. Coho Salmon average 2.5 in. Arctic Grayling average 5.8 in. Rainbow Trout average 2.4 in. Lake Trout average 2 in.

How do you get on Arc Lake?

The nearest town is Soldotna, AK. A pothole lake with no surface outlet, about two miles south of Soldotna, in the city's A.R.C. Lake Park. Park in the gravel lot at Sterling Hwy mile 98.2 (south side); the water is about 30 feet away, with picnic tables and a sandy beach. In winter the city keeps a skating rink on the ice.

Which lakes near Arc Lake were stocked more recently?

Longmere Lake (7.5 mi), Roque Lake (8.7 mi), and Scout Lake (10.6 mi) were stocked more recently. Longmere Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Coho Salmon, Roque Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Coho Salmon, and Chinook Salmon, and Scout Lake is also stocked with Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout, and Arctic Grayling.

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