Barley Lake fishing

Barley Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout and Coho Salmon on the stocking report. It is stocked about 1.9 times a year since 1992, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked
June 9, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
66
Since 1992
Species recorded
2
Average size
2.5 in
Elevation
111 ft

Fish at Barley Lake

2 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 34 plants · last June 9, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked June 9, 2026 · avg 2.4 in · 34 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Coho Salmon Stocked · 32 plants · last June 3, 2026

Last stocked June 3, 2026 · avg 2.7 in · 32 plants

Coho Salmon species guide

How Barley Lake is stocked

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

No plants recorded in 1996, 1997, and 2011.

Fish stocked in 1992

1,860

Fish stocked in 1993

19,420

Fish stocked in 1994

3,720

Fish stocked in 1995

3,342

Fish stocked in 1998

1,875

Fish stocked in 1999

3,817

Fish stocked in 2000

13,800

Fish stocked in 2001

3,800

Fish stocked in 2002

3,800

Fish stocked in 2003

5,838

Fish stocked in 2004

3,917

Fish stocked in 2005

3,363

Fish stocked in 2006

3,809

Fish stocked in 2007

2,809

Fish stocked in 2008

2,011

Fish stocked in 2009

5,392

Fish stocked in 2010

4,603

Fish stocked in 2012

6,327

Fish stocked in 2013

3,900

Fish stocked in 2014

8,900

Fish stocked in 2015

6,400

Fish stocked in 2016

4,050

Fish stocked in 2017

4,414

Fish stocked in 2018

3,902

Fish stocked in 2019

3,862

Fish stocked in 2020

3,978

Fish stocked in 2021

3,976

Fish stocked in 2022

4,151

Fish stocked in 2023

4,567

Fish stocked in 2024

4,151

Fish stocked in 2025

4,150

Fish stocked in 2026

4,152

Stocking history

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 9, 2026Rainbow Trout3,2512.6 inreport
June 3, 2026Coho Salmon9012.5 inreport
June 3, 2025Rainbow Trout3,2502.6 inreport
May 23, 2025Coho Salmon9002.6 inreport
June 5, 2024Rainbow Trout3,2502.6 inreport
May 27, 2024Coho Salmon9012.7 inreport
June 3, 2023Rainbow Trout3,5752.7 inreport
May 26, 2023Coho Salmon9922.6 inreport
June 3, 2022Rainbow Trout3,2512.4 inreport
May 19, 2022Coho Salmon9002.5 inreport
June 6, 2021Rainbow Trout3,0862.9 inreport
May 21, 2021Coho Salmon8902.8 inreport
May 28, 2020Rainbow Trout3,0602.5 inreport
May 15, 2020Coho Salmon9182.6 inreport
June 11, 2019Rainbow Trout2,9613 inreport
May 29, 2019Coho Salmon9012.8 inreport
June 20, 2018Rainbow Trout3302.8 inreport
June 12, 2018Rainbow Trout2,6022.4 inreport
May 30, 2018Coho Salmon9702.5 inreport
June 7, 2017Rainbow Trout3,4202.5 inreport
June 1, 2017Coho Salmon9942.5 inreport
June 7, 2016Rainbow Trout3,1412.3 inreport
June 1, 2016Coho Salmon9092.7 inreport
July 10, 2015Rainbow Trout1,0003.2 inreport
July 2, 2015Rainbow Trout4,5003.2 inreport
July 2, 2015Coho Salmon9003.2 inreport
July 1, 2014Coho Salmon1002.9 inreport
July 1, 2014Coho Salmon2,9002.9 inreport
June 16, 2014Coho Salmon9002.8 inreport
June 16, 2014Rainbow Trout5,0002.7 inreport
September 4, 2013Rainbow Trout3,0002.2 inreport
July 10, 2013Coho Salmon9003.3 inreport
August 29, 2012Rainbow Trout4,2502.3 inreport
July 13, 2012Coho Salmon2,0773.5 inreport
June 9, 2010Rainbow Trout1,7003.2 inreport
June 9, 2010Coho Salmon2,9031.7 inreport
September 14, 2009Rainbow Trout2,3002.2 inreport
August 13, 2009Coho Salmon3,0922.4 inreport
September 4, 2008Rainbow Trout2,0112.2 inreport
August 24, 2007Rainbow Trout1,9091.9 inreport
May 25, 2007Coho Salmon9002.1 inreport
August 18, 2006Rainbow Trout1,9011.8 inreport
June 8, 2006Coho Salmon1,9081.7 inreport
August 31, 2005Rainbow Trout1,4632 inreport
May 25, 2005Coho Salmon1,9002.3 inreport
August 19, 2004Rainbow Trout1,9172.1 inreport
May 20, 2004Coho Salmon2,0002.3 inreport
August 22, 2003Rainbow Trout3,8582.1 inreport
May 6, 2003Coho Salmon1,9802.4 inreport
August 9, 2002Rainbow Trout1,9001.8 inreport
June 5, 2002Coho Salmon1,9002.5 inreport
August 10, 2001Rainbow Trout1,9001.8 inreport
May 18, 2001Coho Salmon1,9002.9 inreport
August 31, 2000Rainbow Trout10,0002.7 inreport
July 26, 2000Rainbow Trout1,9001.8 inreport
June 1, 2000Coho Salmon1,9002.7 inreport
August 2, 1999Rainbow Trout1,9172.4 inreport
June 9, 1999Coho Salmon1,9002.8 inreport
September 16, 1998Coho Salmon1,8752.4 inreport
July 25, 1995Rainbow Trout1,4822 inreport
May 10, 1995Coho Salmon1,8603.2 inreport
July 8, 1994Rainbow Trout1,8601.8 inreport
May 13, 1994Coho Salmon1,8603.2 inreport
July 13, 1993Rainbow Trout1,8601.9 inreport
May 14, 1993Coho Salmon17,5603.1 inreport
July 16, 1992Rainbow Trout1,8602 inreport

Access and facts

Off Pt. MacKenzie Rd via Holstein Ave and Guernsey Rd, a gravel public access road beside a privately owned ranch/farmhouse ends at a small developed parking area. A short, steep foot trail leads down to the lake. The lot is small and not all shoreline is public, so respect private property.

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

About Barley Lake

Access to Barley Lake includes limited parking and is walk-in only. Anglers should be aware that not all lake shoreline is public property, so respecting private property is necessary. (adfg.alaska.gov, accessed October 5, 2026)

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Common questions

What fish are at Barley Lake?

Fishing Barley Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 34 of 66 plants on record, ahead of Coho Salmon. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 9, 2026, averaging 2.4 in. Coho Salmon was last stocked June 3, 2026, averaging 2.7 in.

When is Barley Lake stocked?

Last stocked June 9, 2026. It is stocked about 1.9 times a year since 1992, most often in May and June. No plants recorded in 1996, 1997, and 2011.

How big are the fish stocked at Barley Lake?

Stocked fish average 2.5 in. Rainbow Trout average 2.4 in. Coho Salmon average 2.7 in.

How do you get on Barley Lake?

Off Pt. MacKenzie Rd via Holstein Ave and Guernsey Rd, a gravel public access road beside a privately owned ranch/farmhouse ends at a small developed parking area. A short, steep foot trail leads down to the lake. The lot is small and not all shoreline is public, so respect private property.

Which lakes near Barley Lake were stocked more recently?

Carpenter Lake (5.3 mi) and Diamond Lake (9.8 mi) were stocked more recently. Carpenter Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Coho Salmon and Diamond Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Coho Salmon.

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