Rainbow Trout Stocked · 32 plants · last June 9, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Big Beaver Lake fishing
Big Beaver Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Northern Pike. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 1993, most often in June and August. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike.
- Last stocked
- June 9, 2026
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 32
- Since 1993
- Species stocked
- 1 (+1 also recorded)
- Average size
- 2.3 in
- Elevation
- 187 ft
Fish at Big Beaver Lake
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 32 plants · last June 9, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk 
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guideBig Beaver Lake contains invasive northern pike, which were captured by an ADF&G survey in August 2023. (adfg.alaska.gov, accessed October 5, 2026)
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How Big Beaver Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, and 1999.
Fish stocked in 1993
16,100
Fish stocked in 2000
16,000
Fish stocked in 2001
16,100
Fish stocked in 2002
16,100
Fish stocked in 2003
16,119
Fish stocked in 2004
14,289
Fish stocked in 2005
12,075
Fish stocked in 2006
10,208
Fish stocked in 2007
13,100
Fish stocked in 2008
15,300
Fish stocked in 2009
16,100
Fish stocked in 2010
16,100
Fish stocked in 2011
16,236
Fish stocked in 2012
16,100
Fish stocked in 2013
15,900
Fish stocked in 2014
16,100
Fish stocked in 2015
18,429
Fish stocked in 2016
13,010
Fish stocked in 2017
17,549
Fish stocked in 2018
11,799
Fish stocked in 2019
15,296
Fish stocked in 2020
11,699
Fish stocked in 2021
12,352
Fish stocked in 2022
13,003
Fish stocked in 2023
14,300
Fish stocked in 2024
13,000
Fish stocked in 2025
16,002
Fish stocked in 2026
13,000
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 13,000 | 2.6 in | report |
| June 2, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 16,002 | 2.6 in | report |
| June 4, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 13,000 | 2.6 in | report |
| June 5, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 14,300 | 2.4 in | report |
| May 28, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 9,962 | 2.3 in | report |
| May 28, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 3,041 | 2.4 in | report |
| June 5, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 12,352 | 2.9 in | report |
| May 21, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 11,699 | 2.6 in | report |
| June 3, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 7,467 | 2.9 in | report |
| June 3, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 7,829 | 2.8 in | report |
| June 20, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 1,875 | 2.4 in | report |
| June 7, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 9,924 | 2.8 in | report |
| June 6, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 17,549 | 2.6 in | report |
| June 6, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 13,010 | 2.4 in | report |
| July 7, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 3.2 in | report |
| June 16, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 15,429 | 2.8 in | report |
| June 13, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 16,100 | 2.7 in | report |
| September 3, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 15,900 | 2.4 in | report |
| August 27, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 16,100 | 2.3 in | report |
| September 16, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 16,236 | 2.5 in | report |
| August 13, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 16,100 | 1.8 in | report |
| September 8, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 16,100 | 2.1 in | report |
| August 22, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 15,300 | 1.8 in | report |
| August 31, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 13,100 | 2 in | report |
| August 25, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 10,208 | 1.7 in | report |
| August 24, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 12,075 | 1.9 in | report |
| August 25, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 14,289 | 2.1 in | report |
| August 29, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 16,119 | 1.9 in | report |
| August 8, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 16,100 | 1.9 in | report |
| August 13, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 16,100 | 2 in | report |
| July 31, 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 16,000 | 1.8 in | report |
| July 19, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 16,100 | 1.7 in | report |
Access and facts
From Mile 52.3 Parks Hwy go west 3.4 mi on Big Lake Rd, then right 2.5 mi on Beaver Lake Rd to a small parking area and a primitive gravel boat launch. Most of the shoreline is residential private property, so public access is at the launch.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Alaska Department of Fish and Game before you go.
About Big Beaver Lake
Anglers should be aware that invasive northern pike were captured by an ADF&G survey in Big Beaver Lake in August 2023. There is limited lake access and the majority of the lake shoreline is privately owned. Additionally, there is a primitive boat ramp and limited parking. (adfg.alaska.gov, accessed October 5, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Big Beaver Lake?
Fishing Big Beaver Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. All 32 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 9, 2026, averaging 2.3 in. Northern Pike is recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Big Beaver Lake stocked?
Last stocked June 9, 2026. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 1993, most often in June and August. No plants recorded in 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, and 1999.
How big are the fish stocked at Big Beaver Lake?
Rainbow Trout stocked at Big Beaver Lake average 2.3 in.
How do you get on Big Beaver Lake?
From Mile 52.3 Parks Hwy go west 3.4 mi on Big Lake Rd, then right 2.5 mi on Beaver Lake Rd to a small parking area and a primitive gravel boat launch. Most of the shoreline is residential private property, so public access is at the launch.