Bluff Cabin Lake fishing

Bluff Cabin Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 0.5 times a year since 1980, most often in June and August. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked
June 4, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
23
Since 1980
Species recorded
1
Average size
2.2 in
Elevation
998 ft

Fish at Bluff Cabin Lake

1 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 23 plants · last June 4, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked June 4, 2026 · avg 2.2 in · 23 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

How Bluff Cabin Lake is stocked

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

No plants recorded in 24 years between 1980 and 2026.

Fish stocked in 1980

4,995

Fish stocked in 1983

10,000

Fish stocked in 1985

10,000

Fish stocked in 1987

10,000

Fish stocked in 1989

14,000

Fish stocked in 1991

14,400

Fish stocked in 1993

14,500

Fish stocked in 1995

14,376

Fish stocked in 1997

7,000

Fish stocked in 1999

6,905

Fish stocked in 2001

3,500

Fish stocked in 2004

7,000

Fish stocked in 2006

6,614

Fish stocked in 2008

7,000

Fish stocked in 2010

2,387

Fish stocked in 2012

7,000

Fish stocked in 2014

7,000

Fish stocked in 2016

4,668

Fish stocked in 2018

7,000

Fish stocked in 2020

7,017

Fish stocked in 2022

6,005

Fish stocked in 2024

7,000

Fish stocked in 2026

7,000

Stocking history

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 4, 2026Rainbow Trout7,0002.3 inreport
June 12, 2024Rainbow Trout7,0002.3 inreport
June 8, 2022Rainbow Trout6,0052.2 inreport
June 2, 2020Rainbow Trout7,0172.3 inreport
June 1, 2018Rainbow Trout7,0002.3 inreport
June 11, 2016Rainbow Trout4,6682.5 inreport
June 3, 2014Rainbow Trout7,0002.6 inreport
August 30, 2012Rainbow Trout7,0002.3 inreport
June 18, 2010Rainbow Trout2,3873.2 inreport
August 19, 2008Rainbow Trout7,0001.9 inreport
August 28, 2006Rainbow Trout6,6141.9 inreport
July 14, 2004Rainbow Trout7,0001.9 inreport
August 3, 2001Rainbow Trout3,5001.7 inreport
July 26, 1999Rainbow Trout6,9052.1 inreport
August 13, 1997Rainbow Trout7,0002.2 inreport
July 27, 1995Rainbow Trout14,3761.9 inreport
July 20, 1993Rainbow Trout14,5002.2 inreport
August 6, 1991Rainbow Trout14,4002.2 inreport
August 10, 1989Rainbow Trout14,0001.8 inreport
August 26, 1987Rainbow Trout10,0002.2 inreport
August 26, 1985Rainbow Trout10,0002.1 inreport
September 14, 1983Rainbow Trout10,0002 inreport
July 23, 1980Rainbow Trout4,9951.8 inreport

Access and facts

Trail-access only. From Richardson Hwy mile 271.8 take Tanana Loop Road north 1.3 miles, turn right at the junction and go 2.3 miles to the ATV trailhead, then 4 miles north on a rough, very muddy trail. Max depth about 19 ft. No facilities.

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

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Common questions

What fish are at Bluff Cabin Lake?

Fishing Bluff Cabin Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. All 23 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 4, 2026, averaging 2.2 in.

When is Bluff Cabin Lake stocked?

Last stocked June 4, 2026. It is stocked about 0.5 times a year since 1980, most often in June and August. No plants recorded in 24 years between 1980 and 2026.

How big are the fish stocked at Bluff Cabin Lake?

Rainbow Trout stocked at Bluff Cabin Lake average 2.2 in.

How do you get on Bluff Cabin Lake?

Trail-access only. From Richardson Hwy mile 271.8 take Tanana Loop Road north 1.3 miles, turn right at the junction and go 2.3 miles to the ATV trailhead, then 4 miles north on a rough, very muddy trail. Max depth about 19 ft. No facilities.

Which lakes near Bluff Cabin Lake were stocked more recently?

Quartz Lake (5.6 mi) was stocked more recently. Quartz Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

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