Rainbow Trout Stocked · 44 plants · last June 29, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Blueberry Lake fishing
Blueberry Lake fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout and Lake Trout on a high alpine lake. Also recorded: Arctic Grayling. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 1966, most often in June and July. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and dawn for Lake Trout.
- Last stocked
- September 1, 2026
- · Lake Trout
- Plants on record
- 48
- Since 1966
- Species stocked
- 2 (+1 also recorded)
- Average size
- 6.6 in
- Elevation
- 2,052 ft
Fish at Blueberry Lake
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 44 plants · last June 29, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk 
Lake Trout Stocked · 4 plants · last September 1, 2026 Best: dawn 
Arctic Grayling Confirmed present At Blueberry Lake State Recreation Site, the high alpine lake offers excellent grayling fishing. This site is located in spectacular Thompson Pass, 24 miles north of Valdez. The park is found at the large switchback before descending into Keystone Canyon. (dnr.alaska.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Blueberry Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 21 years between 1966 and 2026.
Fish stocked in 1966
2,000
Fish stocked in 1968
2,000
Fish stocked in 1970
3,000
Fish stocked in 1972
3,000
Fish stocked in 1974
3,000
Fish stocked in 1976
3,000
Fish stocked in 1980
1,950
Fish stocked in 1982
3,000
Fish stocked in 1984
2,100
Fish stocked in 1986
1,500
Fish stocked in 1988
2,463
Fish stocked in 1990
2,000
Fish stocked in 1992
2,000
Fish stocked in 1994
2,000
Fish stocked in 1995
1,038
Fish stocked in 1996
980
Fish stocked in 1997
1,000
Fish stocked in 1998
500
Fish stocked in 1999
480
Fish stocked in 2000
500
Fish stocked in 2001
544
Fish stocked in 2002
438
Fish stocked in 2003
556
Fish stocked in 2004
439
Fish stocked in 2005
292
Fish stocked in 2012
534
Fish stocked in 2013
500
Fish stocked in 2014
500
Fish stocked in 2015
500
Fish stocked in 2016
520
Fish stocked in 2017
532
Fish stocked in 2018
595
Fish stocked in 2019
546
Fish stocked in 2020
1,490
Fish stocked in 2021
675
Fish stocked in 2022
1,670
Fish stocked in 2023
627
Fish stocked in 2024
1,574
Fish stocked in 2025
497
Fish stocked in 2026
1,420
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Lake Trout | 954 | 4.9 in | report |
| June 29, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 466 | 10.4 in | report |
| June 24, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 497 | 10.1 in | report |
| September 9, 2024 | Lake Trout | 976 | 4.8 in | report |
| June 25, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 598 | 10 in | report |
| June 29, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 627 | 9.5 in | report |
| September 8, 2022 | Lake Trout | 1,015 | 4.7 in | report |
| June 30, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 356 | 10.1 in | report |
| June 8, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 299 | 9.9 in | report |
| June 20, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 675 | 9.4 in | report |
| September 16, 2020 | Lake Trout | 918 | 4.9 in | report |
| July 15, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 283 | 9.6 in | report |
| June 3, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 289 | 9.3 in | report |
| June 26, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | 9.7 in | report |
| May 31, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 246 | 10.5 in | report |
| June 28, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 595 | 9.6 in | report |
| July 5, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 255 | 9.2 in | report |
| May 26, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 277 | 8.7 in | report |
| June 27, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 520 | 9.7 in | report |
| May 29, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 9.3 in | report |
| July 1, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 8.5 in | report |
| July 22, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 8.2 in | report |
| July 20, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 534 | 7.8 in | report |
| June 9, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 292 | 8.9 in | report |
| June 17, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 439 | 8.6 in | report |
| June 18, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 556 | 8.3 in | report |
| June 18, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 438 | 7.7 in | report |
| July 18, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 544 | 8.7 in | report |
| July 11, 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 8 in | report |
| June 29, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 480 | 8.3 in | report |
| August 13, 1998 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 7.9 in | report |
| June 17, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 8.6 in | report |
| June 19, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 980 | 7.9 in | report |
| June 19, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 1,038 | 8.2 in | report |
| July 18, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 1.9 in | report |
| July 30, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 2.1 in | report |
| August 20, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 2.2 in | report |
| August 4, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 2,463 | 1.9 in | report |
| September 4, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 2.2 in | report |
| July 16, 1984 | Rainbow Trout | 2,100 | 2 in | report |
| September 9, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 1.9 in | report |
| September 18, 1980 | Rainbow Trout | 1,950 | 1.6 in | report |
| July 8, 1976 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 2.3 in | report |
| June 26, 1974 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 2.4 in | report |
| August 10, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 1.8 in | report |
| September 23, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 2.9 in | report |
| September 6, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 2.2 in | report |
| July 14, 1966 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 1.6 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- high alpine
- Nearest town
- Valdez, AK
- Facilities
- restrooms, camping
Alaska State Recreation Site in Thompson Pass, 24 miles north of Valdez off Richardson Highway mile 25 (1-mile side road). The high alpine lake has excellent grayling fishing, plus 25 campsites, picnic shelters, and berry picking in season; wheelchair accessible.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Alaska Department of Fish and Game before you go.
About Blueberry Lake
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Common questions
What fish are at Blueberry Lake?
Fishing Blueberry Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 44 of 48 plants on record, ahead of Lake Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 29, 2026, averaging 6.8 in. Lake Trout was last stocked September 1, 2026, averaging 4.8 in. Arctic Grayling is recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Blueberry Lake stocked?
Last stocked September 1, 2026. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 1966, most often in June and July. No plants recorded in 21 years between 1966 and 2026.
How big are the fish stocked at Blueberry Lake?
Stocked fish average 6.6 in. Rainbow Trout average 6.8 in. Lake Trout average 4.8 in.
How do you get on Blueberry Lake?
The nearest town is Valdez, AK. Facilities include restrooms and camping. Alaska State Recreation Site in Thompson Pass, 24 miles north of Valdez off Richardson Highway mile 25 (1-mile side road). The high alpine lake has excellent grayling fishing, plus 25 campsites, picnic shelters, and berry picking in season; wheelchair accessible.