Benka Lake fishing

Benka Lake fishing has Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout, and Arctic Char on the stocking report. It is stocked about 1.4 times a year since 1993, most often in June and August. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked
June 8, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
46
Since 1993
Species recorded
3
Average size
4.3 in
Elevation
455 ft

Fish at Benka Lake

3 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 31 plants · last June 8, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked June 8, 2026 · avg 2.5 in · 31 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Arctic Char Stocked · 14 plants · last May 28, 2025

Last stocked May 28, 2025 · avg 8.4 in · 14 plants

Coho Salmon Stocked · 1 plant · last June 14, 1993

Last stocked June 14, 1993 · avg 3.7 in · 1 plant

Coho Salmon species guide

How Benka Lake is stocked

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

No plants recorded in 1995, 1997, 1998, 2023, and 2024.

Fish stocked in 1993

12,230

Fish stocked in 1994

12,300

Fish stocked in 1996

12,300

Fish stocked in 1999

9,099

Fish stocked in 2000

31,512

Fish stocked in 2001

8,000

Fish stocked in 2002

6,600

Fish stocked in 2003

12,973

Fish stocked in 2004

6,006

Fish stocked in 2005

5,925

Fish stocked in 2006

5,648

Fish stocked in 2007

6,900

Fish stocked in 2008

6,500

Fish stocked in 2009

11,441

Fish stocked in 2010

6,066

Fish stocked in 2011

8,493

Fish stocked in 2012

5,950

Fish stocked in 2013

7,725

Fish stocked in 2014

7,000

Fish stocked in 2015

9,296

Fish stocked in 2016

6,048

Fish stocked in 2017

7,294

Fish stocked in 2018

6,704

Fish stocked in 2019

7,530

Fish stocked in 2020

5,581

Fish stocked in 2021

7,593

Fish stocked in 2022

6,000

Fish stocked in 2025

4,049

Fish stocked in 2026

3,000

Stocking history

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 8, 2026Rainbow Trout3,0002.6 inreport
May 30, 2025Rainbow Trout2,9982.6 inreport
May 28, 2025Arctic Char1,05110.3 inreport
May 27, 2022Rainbow Trout6,0002.3 inreport
June 2, 2021Rainbow Trout1,9422.9 inreport
June 2, 2021Rainbow Trout3,7592.9 inreport
May 24, 2021Arctic Char1,8929.5 inreport
June 2, 2020Rainbow Trout5,5812.7 inreport
October 7, 2019Rainbow Trout6,4894.8 inreport
May 15, 2019Arctic Char1,0419.8 inreport
July 11, 2018Rainbow Trout6,7042.9 inreport
June 6, 2017Rainbow Trout6,3002.6 inreport
May 8, 2017Arctic Char9949.3 inreport
June 8, 2016Rainbow Trout6,0482.4 inreport
July 7, 2015Rainbow Trout2,0003.2 inreport
June 30, 2015Rainbow Trout6,3013 inreport
May 18, 2015Arctic Char9959.3 inreport
June 27, 2014Rainbow Trout7,0002.8 inreport
September 3, 2013Rainbow Trout7,0002.2 inreport
June 12, 2013Arctic Char7258.5 inreport
August 28, 2012Rainbow Trout5,9502.3 inreport
September 14, 2011Rainbow Trout7,4932.3 inreport
August 19, 2011Arctic Char1,0008.9 inreport
June 15, 2010Rainbow Trout6,0663.2 inreport
September 23, 2009Rainbow Trout3,0002.3 inreport
August 24, 2009Rainbow Trout7,0001.8 inreport
June 25, 2009Arctic Char1,4417.2 inreport
August 29, 2008Rainbow Trout6,5002 inreport
August 17, 2007Rainbow Trout6,0001.7 inreport
May 24, 2007Arctic Char9008.2 inreport
August 23, 2006Rainbow Trout5,6481.8 inreport
August 18, 2005Rainbow Trout4,5001.8 inreport
June 2, 2005Arctic Char1,4259.2 inreport
August 18, 2004Rainbow Trout6,0062.1 inreport
August 25, 2003Rainbow Trout12,0232.1 inreport
May 20, 2003Arctic Char9509.1 inreport
August 19, 2002Rainbow Trout6,6002 inreport
August 21, 2001Rainbow Trout8,0002.1 inreport
September 1, 2000Rainbow Trout25,0002.8 inreport
August 2, 2000Rainbow Trout6,0112.1 inreport
June 9, 2000Arctic Char50110.4 inreport
October 12, 1999Arctic Char3,0984.1 inreport
August 10, 1999Rainbow Trout6,0012.2 inreport
August 29, 1996Arctic Char12,3003.7 inreport
May 25, 1994Rainbow Trout12,3003.5 inreport
June 14, 1993Coho Salmon12,2303.7 inreport

Access and facts

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

Nearest lakes

North Friend Lake 3.4 mi last stocked June 8, 2026 South Friend Lake 4.1 mi last stocked June 8, 2026 Peggy Lake 4.4 mi last stocked June 2, 2021 Tigger Lake 6.5 mi last stocked June 11, 2026 X Lake 7.7 mi last stocked June 11, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Benka Lake?

Fishing Benka Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 31 of 46 plants on record, ahead of Arctic Char and one more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 8, 2026, averaging 2.5 in. Arctic Char was last stocked May 28, 2025, averaging 8.4 in. Coho Salmon was last stocked June 14, 1993, averaging 3.7 in.

When is Benka Lake stocked?

Last stocked June 8, 2026. It is stocked about 1.4 times a year since 1993, most often in June and August. No plants recorded in 1995, 1997, 1998, 2023, and 2024.

How big are the fish stocked at Benka Lake?

Stocked fish average 4.3 in. Rainbow Trout average 2.5 in. Arctic Char average 8.4 in. Coho Salmon average 3.7 in.

Which lakes near Benka Lake were stocked more recently?

Tigger Lake (6.5 mi) and X Lake (7.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Tigger Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and X Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.