Big Lake fishing

Fishing at Big Lake is on a natural lake, stocked with Rainbow Trout. It is stocked about 1.5 times a year since 1992, most often in July and September. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

Last stocked

September 10, 1993

Plants on record

Since 1992

Species recorded

Average size

7.3 in

Elevation

149 ft

Access and facts

Water type: natural lake
Nearest town: Big Lake, AK
Boat ramp: Yes
Facilities: camping

Big Lake has two state recreation sites. Big Lake North has a large campground, picnic areas, a boat launch, and jet ski rentals; Big Lake South has a smaller campground, picnic sites, and its own boat launch.

Sources: water_type , access.boat_ramp , shore_notes , nearest_town , facilities , fishing_notes

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How Big Lake is stocked

Homestead Lake (1.6 mi), Rocky Lake (1.8 mi), Lake Marion (2.3 mi), and Big 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, and Big Beaver Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

Fish at Big Lake

Fishing Big Lake is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. All 3 plants on record are Rainbow Trout.

Rainbow Trout 3 plants

Plants: 3 of 3
Last stocked: September 10, 1993
Average length: 7.3 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Fishing Big Lake

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.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org

Fish stocked per year

315,2241992
5771993

Stocking history

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
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

Species stocked here

Rainbow Trout (3)

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.