Rainbow Trout Stocked · 30 plants · last May 21, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Bruce Lake fishing
Bruce Lake fishing has Arctic Grayling and Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 1.2 times a year since 1996, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- May 21, 2026
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 36
- Since 1996
- Species recorded
- 2
- Average size
- 8.2 in
- Elevation
- 409 ft
Fish at Bruce Lake
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 30 plants · last May 21, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk 
Arctic Grayling Stocked · 6 plants · last August 26, 2003 Last stocked August 26, 2003 · avg 5.8 in · 6 plants
Arctic Grayling species guideHow Bruce Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 1997 and 2011.
Fish stocked in 1996
2,700
Fish stocked in 1998
500
Fish stocked in 1999
1,733
Fish stocked in 2000
2,731
Fish stocked in 2001
3,314
Fish stocked in 2002
1,652
Fish stocked in 2003
2,195
Fish stocked in 2004
1,098
Fish stocked in 2005
750
Fish stocked in 2006
330
Fish stocked in 2007
1,838
Fish stocked in 2008
1,575
Fish stocked in 2009
2,075
Fish stocked in 2010
2,086
Fish stocked in 2012
992
Fish stocked in 2013
1,239
Fish stocked in 2014
1,000
Fish stocked in 2015
785
Fish stocked in 2016
5,988
Fish stocked in 2017
1,000
Fish stocked in 2018
985
Fish stocked in 2019
1,501
Fish stocked in 2020
1,493
Fish stocked in 2021
1,447
Fish stocked in 2022
1,503
Fish stocked in 2023
1,508
Fish stocked in 2024
1,511
Fish stocked in 2025
1,257
Fish stocked in 2026
1,337
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 1,337 | 10.5 in | report |
| May 13, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 1,257 | 10.2 in | report |
| May 21, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 1,511 | 9.6 in | report |
| May 24, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 1,508 | 10.1 in | report |
| June 4, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 1,503 | 9.9 in | report |
| May 29, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 1,447 | 10.4 in | report |
| May 6, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 1,493 | 10.3 in | report |
| May 13, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 1,501 | 10.4 in | report |
| May 8, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 985 | 9.4 in | report |
| May 19, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 8.5 in | report |
| June 6, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 4,974 | 2.4 in | report |
| May 9, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 1,014 | 9.5 in | report |
| May 12, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 785 | 10.1 in | report |
| June 2, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 8.4 in | report |
| June 14, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 1,239 | 8.4 in | report |
| June 27, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 992 | 8 in | report |
| May 11, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 2,086 | 5 in | report |
| May 27, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 2,075 | 5.4 in | report |
| May 28, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 1,575 | 6.4 in | report |
| June 5, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 1,838 | 6.4 in | report |
| June 7, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 330 | 10.6 in | report |
| May 25, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 750 | 8.7 in | report |
| May 19, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 1,098 | 9.3 in | report |
| August 26, 2003 | Arctic Grayling | 500 | 2 in | report |
| May 22, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 1,195 | 9.4 in | report |
| May 8, 2003 | Arctic Grayling | 500 | 7.7 in | report |
| May 31, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 1,220 | 8.8 in | report |
| May 31, 2002 | Arctic Grayling | 432 | 7.5 in | report |
| June 29, 2001 | Arctic Grayling | 500 | 7.2 in | report |
| May 25, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 1,300 | 9.4 in | report |
| May 17, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 1,514 | 10.1 in | report |
| June 16, 2000 | Arctic Grayling | 501 | 7.9 in | report |
| May 17, 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 2,230 | 9.3 in | report |
| May 18, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 1,733 | 8.6 in | report |
| June 9, 1998 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 6.8 in | report |
| October 3, 1996 | Arctic Grayling | 2,700 | 2.7 in | report |
Access and facts
From Parks Hwy mile 48.7 take Pittman Road east 1.4 miles and Beverly Lake Road 3.1 miles, then Windy Bottom Drive 0.2 mile to a developed trailhead parking area and a marked 0.2-mile foot trail. The lake sits in a state subdivision and most shoreline is private. Max depth 16 ft.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Alaska Department of Fish and Game before you go.
About Bruce Lake
Public access to Bruce Lake is limited, as the majority of the lake shoreline is privately owned, and visitors are asked to respect private property. (adfg.alaska.gov, accessed October 5, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Bruce Lake?
Fishing Bruce Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 30 of 36 plants on record, ahead of Arctic Grayling. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 21, 2026, averaging 8.7 in. Arctic Grayling was last stocked August 26, 2003, averaging 5.8 in.
When is Bruce Lake stocked?
Last stocked May 21, 2026. It is stocked about 1.2 times a year since 1996, most often in May and June. No plants recorded in 1997 and 2011.
How big are the fish stocked at Bruce Lake?
Stocked fish average 8.2 in. Rainbow Trout average 8.7 in. Arctic Grayling average 5.8 in.
How do you get on Bruce Lake?
From Parks Hwy mile 48.7 take Pittman Road east 1.4 miles and Beverly Lake Road 3.1 miles, then Windy Bottom Drive 0.2 mile to a developed trailhead parking area and a marked 0.2-mile foot trail. The lake sits in a state subdivision and most shoreline is private. Max depth 16 ft.
Which lakes near Bruce Lake were stocked more recently?
Kalmbach Lake (0.7 mi), Beverly Lake (0.7 mi), Golden Lake (3.5 mi), and Memory Lake (4.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Kalmbach Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Beverly Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Golden Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Memory Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.