Rainbow Trout Stocked · 36 plants · last June 8, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Barbara Lake fishing
Barbara Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 1980, most often in June and August. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- June 8, 2026
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 36
- Since 1980
- Species recorded
- 1
- Average size
- 2.3 in
- Elevation
- 135 ft
Fish at Barbara Lake
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 36 plants · last June 8, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Barbara Lake is stocked by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, providing a less-rustic approach to rainbow trout fishing on the northern Kenai Peninsula. The lake has been stocked annually with rainbow trout since 1980. Fish and Game recommends casting small spinners or using bait under a bobber while fishing from the platform. (peninsulaclarion.com, accessed September 22, 2026)(kdll.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Barbara Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 13 years between 1980 and 2026.
Fish stocked in 1980
9,000
Fish stocked in 1983
9,000
Fish stocked in 1988
11,000
Fish stocked in 1990
11,000
Fish stocked in 1992
11,000
Fish stocked in 1994
10,782
Fish stocked in 1995
2,928
Fish stocked in 1996
11,000
Fish stocked in 2000
11,000
Fish stocked in 2001
5,500
Fish stocked in 2002
1,323
Fish stocked in 2003
2,250
Fish stocked in 2004
2,263
Fish stocked in 2005
1,350
Fish stocked in 2006
1,910
Fish stocked in 2007
2,252
Fish stocked in 2008
2,250
Fish stocked in 2009
8,115
Fish stocked in 2010
2,250
Fish stocked in 2011
2,250
Fish stocked in 2012
3,000
Fish stocked in 2013
2,250
Fish stocked in 2014
2,250
Fish stocked in 2015
2,200
Fish stocked in 2016
1,158
Fish stocked in 2017
1,154
Fish stocked in 2018
1,101
Fish stocked in 2019
1,046
Fish stocked in 2020
991
Fish stocked in 2021
1,047
Fish stocked in 2022
1,100
Fish stocked in 2024
2,000
Fish stocked in 2025
1,101
Fish stocked in 2026
1,100
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 8, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 1,100 | 2.6 in | report |
| May 30, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 1,101 | 2.6 in | report |
| June 10, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 2.6 in | report |
| June 1, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 1,100 | 2.4 in | report |
| June 4, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 1,047 | 2.9 in | report |
| May 20, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 991 | 2.5 in | report |
| June 4, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 1,046 | 2.8 in | report |
| June 6, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 1,101 | 2.8 in | report |
| June 7, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 1,154 | 2.5 in | report |
| June 15, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 855 | 2.5 in | report |
| June 15, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 303 | 2.5 in | report |
| July 1, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 2,200 | 3.2 in | report |
| June 11, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 2,250 | 2.8 in | report |
| June 27, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 2,250 | 3 in | report |
| September 20, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 2.7 in | report |
| September 21, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 2,250 | 2.5 in | report |
| August 19, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 2,250 | 1.8 in | report |
| August 28, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 3,146 | 1.8 in | report |
| August 6, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 4,969 | 3.8 in | report |
| August 21, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 2,250 | 1.9 in | report |
| August 27, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 2,252 | 2 in | report |
| September 7, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 1,910 | 2.1 in | report |
| August 30, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 1,350 | 2.2 in | report |
| August 13, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 2,263 | 2 in | report |
| August 14, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 2,250 | 1.9 in | report |
| August 16, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 1,323 | 2 in | report |
| August 15, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 5,500 | 1.9 in | report |
| August 9, 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 11,000 | 2.1 in | report |
| July 18, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 11,000 | 1.8 in | report |
| July 19, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 2,928 | 1.9 in | report |
| July 7, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 10,782 | 1.9 in | report |
| July 15, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 11,000 | 2 in | report |
| July 11, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 11,000 | 2.1 in | report |
| August 2, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 11,000 | 1.9 in | report |
| August 30, 1983 | Rainbow Trout | 9,000 | 1.9 in | report |
| September 10, 1980 | Rainbow Trout | 9,000 | 2.4 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Nikiski, AK
Two access points near mile 29.8 of the Kenai Spur Hwy: a north-side pullout on Ballard Drive (off Halbouty Rd) with a gravel pad for three vehicles, a 300-foot path, and a 12-foot shoreline fishing platform; and an unimproved boat launch on a borough easement off Pipeline Rd.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Alaska Department of Fish and Game before you go.
About Barbara Lake
Anglers should be aware of invasive species; if you see any invasive elodia or pike, call the invasive species hotline. (kdll.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
According to Colton Lipka, an area management biologist, it’s family friendly and has no highly technical aspect to fishing there. (kdll.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Barbara Lake?
Fishing Barbara Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. All 36 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 8, 2026, averaging 2.3 in.
When is Barbara Lake stocked?
Last stocked June 8, 2026. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 1980, most often in June and August. No plants recorded in 13 years between 1980 and 2026.
How big are the fish stocked at Barbara Lake?
Rainbow Trout stocked at Barbara Lake average 2.3 in.
How do you get on Barbara Lake?
The nearest town is Nikiski, AK. Two access points near mile 29.8 of the Kenai Spur Hwy: a north-side pullout on Ballard Drive (off Halbouty Rd) with a gravel pad for three vehicles, a 300-foot path, and a 12-foot shoreline fishing platform; and an unimproved boat launch on a borough easement off Pipeline Rd.