Cabin Lake fishing

Cabin Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout and Coho Salmon on the stocking report. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 1970, most often in June and August. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked
June 8, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
45
Since 1970
Species recorded
2
Average size
2.3 in
Elevation
103 ft

Fish at Cabin Lake

2 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 44 plants · last June 8, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked June 8, 2026 · avg 2.3 in · 44 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Coho Salmon Stocked · 1 plant · last July 24, 1979

Last stocked July 24, 1979 · avg 2.7 in · 1 plant

Coho Salmon species guide

How Cabin Lake is stocked

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

No plants recorded in 12 years between 1970 and 2026.

Fish stocked in 1970

24,000

Fish stocked in 1971

14,300

Fish stocked in 1973

13,000

Fish stocked in 1975

11,400

Fish stocked in 1977

7,000

Fish stocked in 1979

15,000

Fish stocked in 1983

11,500

Fish stocked in 1986

11,932

Fish stocked in 1987

11,700

Fish stocked in 1988

15,000

Fish stocked in 1989

15,000

Fish stocked in 1990

15,000

Fish stocked in 1992

15,000

Fish stocked in 1993

14,863

Fish stocked in 1994

14,916

Fish stocked in 1995

15,187

Fish stocked in 1996

15,000

Fish stocked in 1999

11,400

Fish stocked in 2000

11,400

Fish stocked in 2001

15,000

Fish stocked in 2002

2,794

Fish stocked in 2003

2,850

Fish stocked in 2004

2,864

Fish stocked in 2005

1,710

Fish stocked in 2006

2,423

Fish stocked in 2007

2,860

Fish stocked in 2008

2,850

Fish stocked in 2009

3,990

Fish stocked in 2010

2,850

Fish stocked in 2011

2,824

Fish stocked in 2012

2,850

Fish stocked in 2013

2,850

Fish stocked in 2014

2,850

Fish stocked in 2015

2,600

Fish stocked in 2016

1,985

Fish stocked in 2017

2,100

Fish stocked in 2018

2,000

Fish stocked in 2019

1,901

Fish stocked in 2020

1,819

Fish stocked in 2021

1,901

Fish stocked in 2022

2,000

Fish stocked in 2023

2,200

Fish stocked in 2024

3,000

Fish stocked in 2025

2,002

Fish stocked in 2026

2,000

Stocking history

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 8, 2026Rainbow Trout2,0002.6 inreport
May 30, 2025Rainbow Trout2,0022.6 inreport
June 10, 2024Rainbow Trout3,0002.6 inreport
June 2, 2023Rainbow Trout2,2002.4 inreport
June 1, 2022Rainbow Trout2,0002.4 inreport
June 4, 2021Rainbow Trout1,9012.9 inreport
May 20, 2020Rainbow Trout1,8192.5 inreport
June 4, 2019Rainbow Trout1,9012.8 inreport
June 6, 2018Rainbow Trout2,0002.8 inreport
June 7, 2017Rainbow Trout2,1002.5 inreport
June 15, 2016Rainbow Trout1,9852.5 inreport
July 1, 2015Rainbow Trout2,6003.2 inreport
June 11, 2014Rainbow Trout2,8502.8 inreport
June 27, 2013Rainbow Trout2,8503 inreport
September 24, 2012Rainbow Trout2,8502.7 inreport
September 21, 2011Rainbow Trout2,8242.5 inreport
August 19, 2010Rainbow Trout2,8501.8 inreport
August 28, 2009Rainbow Trout3,9901.8 inreport
August 21, 2008Rainbow Trout2,8501.9 inreport
August 27, 2007Rainbow Trout2,8602 inreport
September 7, 2006Rainbow Trout2,4232.1 inreport
August 30, 2005Rainbow Trout1,7102.2 inreport
August 13, 2004Rainbow Trout2,8642 inreport
August 14, 2003Rainbow Trout2,8501.9 inreport
August 16, 2002Rainbow Trout2,7942 inreport
August 15, 2001Rainbow Trout15,0001.9 inreport
August 9, 2000Rainbow Trout11,4002.1 inreport
August 3, 1999Rainbow Trout11,4002.5 inreport
July 22, 1996Rainbow Trout15,0002 inreport
July 26, 1995Rainbow Trout15,1871.9 inreport
July 6, 1994Rainbow Trout14,9161.9 inreport
July 13, 1993Rainbow Trout14,8631.8 inreport
July 15, 1992Rainbow Trout15,0002 inreport
July 11, 1990Rainbow Trout15,0002.1 inreport
July 17, 1989Rainbow Trout15,0002 inreport
August 2, 1988Rainbow Trout15,0001.9 inreport
August 7, 1987Rainbow Trout11,7002.3 inreport
September 3, 1986Rainbow Trout11,9322.4 inreport
August 30, 1983Rainbow Trout11,5001.9 inreport
July 24, 1979Coho Salmon15,0002.7 inreport
May 24, 1977Rainbow Trout7,0002.7 inreport
July 16, 1975Rainbow Trout11,4002.5 inreport
June 20, 1973Rainbow Trout13,0002.7 inreport
June 4, 1971Rainbow Trout14,3002.8 inreport
September 11, 1970Rainbow Trout24,0002.5 inreport

Access and facts

Nearest town
Nikiski, AK

Nikiski-area lake of about 57 acres, up to 26 feet deep. From the Kenai Spur Hwy take Miller Loop Rd 1.2 miles, Cabin Lake Dr 0.4 mile, then Inter Lake Dr 0.2 mile to a public access with a foot trail on an ADF&G easement.

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

Nearest lakes

Island Lake 2.3 mi last stocked June 2, 2026 Thetis Lake 2.7 mi last stocked June 8, 2026 Chugach Estates Lake 3.3 mi last stocked June 8, 2026 Douglas Lake 3.4 mi last stocked June 8, 2026 Tirmore Lake 3.7 mi last stocked June 8, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Cabin Lake?

Fishing Cabin Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 44 of 45 plants on record, ahead of Coho Salmon. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 8, 2026, averaging 2.3 in. Coho Salmon was last stocked July 24, 1979, averaging 2.7 in.

When is Cabin Lake stocked?

Last stocked June 8, 2026. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 1970, most often in June and August. No plants recorded in 12 years between 1970 and 2026.

How big are the fish stocked at Cabin Lake?

Stocked fish average 2.3 in. Rainbow Trout average 2.3 in. Coho Salmon average 2.7 in.

How do you get on Cabin Lake?

The nearest town is Nikiski, AK. Nikiski-area lake of about 57 acres, up to 26 feet deep. From the Kenai Spur Hwy take Miller Loop Rd 1.2 miles, Cabin Lake Dr 0.4 mile, then Inter Lake Dr 0.2 mile to a public access with a foot trail on an ADF&G easement.

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