Rainbow Trout Stocked · 24 plants · last June 11, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Backdown Lake fishing
Backdown Lake fishing is stocked with Arctic Char and Rainbow Trout on a natural lake. Also recorded: Slimy Sculpin. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 1987, most often in June and August. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- June 11, 2026
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 42
- Since 1987
- Species stocked
- 2 (+1 also recorded)
- Average size
- 3 in
- Elevation
- 2,676 ft
Fish at Backdown Lake
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 24 plants · last June 11, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Arctic Char Stocked · 18 plants · last September 22, 2021
Last stocked September 22, 2021 · avg 3.7 in · 18 plants
Slimy Sculpin Confirmed present
How Backdown Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 1990, 2001, 2003, 2015, 2023, and 2025.
Fish stocked in 1987
1,100
Fish stocked in 1988
2,400
Fish stocked in 1989
726
Fish stocked in 1991
1,200
Fish stocked in 1992
1,200
Fish stocked in 1993
1,200
Fish stocked in 1994
1,383
Fish stocked in 1995
1,200
Fish stocked in 1996
1,312
Fish stocked in 1997
1,200
Fish stocked in 1998
1,200
Fish stocked in 1999
503
Fish stocked in 2000
1,227
Fish stocked in 2002
1,655
Fish stocked in 2004
1,975
Fish stocked in 2005
450
Fish stocked in 2006
1,355
Fish stocked in 2007
450
Fish stocked in 2008
1,200
Fish stocked in 2009
500
Fish stocked in 2010
705
Fish stocked in 2011
230
Fish stocked in 2012
904
Fish stocked in 2013
150
Fish stocked in 2014
1,205
Fish stocked in 2016
1,200
Fish stocked in 2017
300
Fish stocked in 2018
1,200
Fish stocked in 2019
301
Fish stocked in 2020
1,217
Fish stocked in 2021
301
Fish stocked in 2022
400
Fish stocked in 2024
800
Fish stocked in 2026
803
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 803 | 2.3 in | report |
| June 14, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | 2.4 in | report |
| June 13, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 400 | 2.5 in | report |
| September 22, 2021 | Arctic Char | 301 | 5 in | report |
| May 28, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 1,217 | 2.3 in | report |
| September 4, 2019 | Arctic Char | 301 | 5.1 in | report |
| June 11, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 2.5 in | report |
| August 29, 2017 | Arctic Char | 300 | 4.3 in | report |
| June 3, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 2.4 in | report |
| May 22, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 1,205 | 2.4 in | report |
| August 26, 2013 | Arctic Char | 150 | 4.4 in | report |
| June 26, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 904 | 3.6 in | report |
| August 23, 2011 | Arctic Char | 230 | 3.8 in | report |
| June 7, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 705 | 3.2 in | report |
| August 14, 2009 | Arctic Char | 500 | 2.7 in | report |
| August 26, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 2.4 in | report |
| August 28, 2007 | Arctic Char | 450 | 2.9 in | report |
| August 30, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 1.9 in | report |
| August 28, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 755 | 1.9 in | report |
| August 24, 2005 | Arctic Char | 450 | 3.6 in | report |
| August 19, 2004 | Arctic Char | 450 | 2.6 in | report |
| August 18, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 325 | 6.4 in | report |
| August 2, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 1.7 in | report |
| September 4, 2002 | Arctic Char | 663 | 3.6 in | report |
| August 14, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 992 | 2 in | report |
| August 1, 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 1,227 | 1.8 in | report |
| September 22, 1999 | Arctic Char | 503 | 4.5 in | report |
| August 19, 1998 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 2.3 in | report |
| June 6, 1997 | Arctic Char | 1,200 | 1.7 in | report |
| August 7, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 1,312 | 2.3 in | report |
| June 21, 1995 | Arctic Char | 1,200 | 3.7 in | report |
| July 27, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 1,383 | 2.4 in | report |
| July 1, 1993 | Arctic Char | 1,200 | 4.1 in | report |
| July 16, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 2.1 in | report |
| July 31, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 2.1 in | report |
| June 27, 1991 | Arctic Char | 600 | 3.7 in | report |
| September 19, 1989 | Arctic Char | 126 | 4.8 in | report |
| August 8, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 1.8 in | report |
| August 17, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 1.8 in | report |
| June 28, 1988 | Arctic Char | 1,200 | 2.9 in | report |
| August 25, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 2.2 in | report |
| June 18, 1987 | Arctic Char | 600 | 2.9 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Delta Junction, AK
One of the small glacial lakes on Coal Mine Rd, east off Richardson Hwy mile 242; ADF&G advises leaving highway vehicles at the parking area near the turnoff. At mile 1.6 turn east on an ATV trail and go 0.5 mile; the lake is south of the trail. No facilities.
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Common questions
What fish are at Backdown Lake?
Fishing Backdown Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 24 of 42 plants on record, ahead of Arctic Char. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 11, 2026, averaging 2.4 in. Arctic Char was last stocked September 22, 2021, averaging 3.7 in. Slimy Sculpin is recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Backdown Lake stocked?
Last stocked June 11, 2026. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 1987, most often in June and August. No plants recorded in 1990, 2001, 2003, 2015, 2023, and 2025.
How big are the fish stocked at Backdown Lake?
Stocked fish average 3 in. Rainbow Trout average 2.4 in. Arctic Char average 3.7 in.
How do you get on Backdown Lake?
The nearest town is Delta Junction, AK. One of the small glacial lakes on Coal Mine Rd, east off Richardson Hwy mile 242; ADF&G advises leaving highway vehicles at the parking area near the turnoff. At mile 1.6 turn east on an ATV trail and go 0.5 mile; the lake is south of the trail. No facilities.
Which lakes near Backdown Lake were stocked more recently?
Weasel Lake (3.3 mi) and Nickel Lake (7.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Weasel Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Arctic Char and Nickel Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Arctic Char.