Rainbow Trout Stocked · 3 plants · last September 10, 1993 Best: dawn, dusk Last stocked September 10, 1993 · avg 7.3 in · 3 plants
Best: dawn, dusk
Rainbow Trout species guideBig Lake fishing
Big Lake fishing: not stocked since September 10, 1993. It was stocked with Rainbow Trout on a natural lake. Also recorded: Arctic Char/Dolly Varden, Northern Pike, and Sockeye Salmon. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike.
- Last stocked
- September 10, 1993
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 3
- Since 1992
- Species stocked
- 1 (+3 also recorded)
- Average size
- 7.3 in
- Elevation
- 149 ft
Fish at Big Lake
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 3 plants · last September 10, 1993 Best: dawn, dusk Arctic Char/Dolly Varden Confirmed present
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guide Sockeye Salmon Confirmed present
Ice fishing is a listed winter activity available at both Big Lake North State Recreation Site and Big Lake South State Recreation Site. These two facilities are among the three Alaska State Parks facilities located in the Big Lake area. Visitors can find amenities like boat launches and campgrounds at these state recreation sites. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Big Lake is stocked
Homestead Lake (1.6 mi), Rocky Lake (1.8 mi), Lake Marion (2.3 mi), Big Beaver Lake (3.5 mi), and Little Beaver Lake (3.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Homestead Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Rocky Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Lake Marion is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Big Beaver Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Little Beaver Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.
Fish stocked in 1992
315,224
Fish stocked in 1993
577
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 10, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 577 | 17.7 in | report |
| July 27, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 16,103 | 2.1 in | report |
| July 13, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 299,121 | 2 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Big Lake, AK
- Facilities
- camping, restrooms
From Mile 52.3 Parks Hwy take Big Lake Rd 3.6 mi to the Y. Left 1.7 mi on S. Big Lake Rd is Big Lake South; right 1.6 mi on North Shore Dr is Big Lake North. Both state sites have a developed boat launch, camping, picnic sites, toilets, and fees to camp and launch. North also has jet ski rentals.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Alaska Department of Fish and Game before you go.
About Big Lake
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Common questions
What fish are at Big Lake?
Fishing Big Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. All 3 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked September 10, 1993, averaging 7.3 in. Arctic Char/Dolly Varden, Northern Pike, and Sockeye Salmon are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Big Lake stocked?
Not stocked since September 10, 1993.
How big are the fish stocked at Big Lake?
Rainbow Trout stocked at Big Lake average 7.3 in.
How do you get on Big Lake?
The nearest town is Big Lake, AK. Facilities include camping and restrooms. From Mile 52.3 Parks Hwy take Big Lake Rd 3.6 mi to the Y. Left 1.7 mi on S. Big Lake Rd is Big Lake South; right 1.6 mi on North Shore Dr is Big Lake North. Both state sites have a developed boat launch, camping, picnic sites, toilets, and fees to camp and launch. North also has jet ski rentals.
Which lakes near Big Lake were stocked more recently?
Homestead Lake (1.6 mi), Rocky Lake (1.8 mi), Lake Marion (2.3 mi), Big Beaver Lake (3.5 mi), and Little Beaver Lake (3.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Homestead Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Rocky Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Lake Marion is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Big Beaver Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Little Beaver Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.