Canoe Lake fishing

Canoe Lake fishing is stocked with Arctic Grayling and Rainbow Trout on a natural lake. It is stocked about 2.2 times a year since 1996, most often in May and August. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked
June 12, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
67
Since 1996
Species recorded
2
Average size
7.3 in
Elevation
81 ft

Fish at Canoe Lake

2 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 40 plants · last June 12, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked June 12, 2026 · avg 9 in · 40 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

How Canoe Lake is stocked

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

No plants recorded in 1997 and 1998.

Fish stocked in 1996

4,200

Fish stocked in 1999

150

Fish stocked in 2000

1,995

Fish stocked in 2001

1,768

Fish stocked in 2002

8,672

Fish stocked in 2003

4,000

Fish stocked in 2004

3,950

Fish stocked in 2005

3,470

Fish stocked in 2006

15,439

Fish stocked in 2007

8,018

Fish stocked in 2008

9,077

Fish stocked in 2009

14,521

Fish stocked in 2010

8,100

Fish stocked in 2011

14,206

Fish stocked in 2012

6,007

Fish stocked in 2013

4,009

Fish stocked in 2014

4,205

Fish stocked in 2015

3,763

Fish stocked in 2016

1,491

Fish stocked in 2017

2,004

Fish stocked in 2018

1,978

Fish stocked in 2019

4,971

Fish stocked in 2020

5,088

Fish stocked in 2021

2,932

Fish stocked in 2022

3,103

Fish stocked in 2023

2,982

Fish stocked in 2024

2,287

Fish stocked in 2025

2,564

Fish stocked in 2026

2,774

Stocking history

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 12, 2026Rainbow Trout87910.7 inreport
May 26, 2026Rainbow Trout92810.5 inreport
May 18, 2026Rainbow Trout96710.6 inreport
May 9, 2025Rainbow Trout91610.6 inreport
May 8, 2025Rainbow Trout88510.6 inreport
May 1, 2025Rainbow Trout76310.3 inreport
May 13, 2024Rainbow Trout1,31510.3 inreport
May 13, 2024Rainbow Trout97210.3 inreport
May 24, 2023Rainbow Trout1,19210.1 inreport
May 21, 2023Rainbow Trout1,7909.5 inreport
May 11, 2022Rainbow Trout46610.2 inreport
May 10, 2022Rainbow Trout1,39810.2 inreport
May 9, 2022Rainbow Trout1,2399.8 inreport
May 14, 2021Rainbow Trout7479.5 inreport
May 13, 2021Rainbow Trout1,1799.5 inreport
May 12, 2021Rainbow Trout1,0069.5 inreport
May 27, 2020Arctic Grayling1,9907.8 inreport
May 10, 2020Rainbow Trout1,00810.3 inreport
May 5, 2020Rainbow Trout99410.3 inreport
May 4, 2020Rainbow Trout1,0969.8 inreport
May 21, 2019Arctic Grayling1,9638 inreport
April 25, 2019Rainbow Trout1,5199.7 inreport
April 25, 2019Rainbow Trout1,4899.7 inreport
May 14, 2018Rainbow Trout1,9788.9 inreport
May 19, 2017Rainbow Trout2,0048.5 inreport
May 2, 2016Rainbow Trout1,4919.4 inreport
May 27, 2015Rainbow Trout1,6889.3 inreport
May 21, 2015Arctic Grayling2,0757.9 inreport
August 29, 2014Rainbow Trout5388.3 inreport
July 31, 2014Arctic Grayling1188.6 inreport
May 20, 2014Arctic Grayling2,0908.4 inreport
May 16, 2014Rainbow Trout1,45910.1 inreport
May 31, 2013Arctic Grayling2,0047.9 inreport
May 24, 2013Rainbow Trout2,0058.6 inreport
July 27, 2012Arctic Grayling4,0001.8 inreport
June 6, 2012Rainbow Trout2,0078.5 inreport
August 17, 2011Arctic Grayling9,0002.2 inreport
May 26, 2011Arctic Grayling1776.1 inreport
May 12, 2011Rainbow Trout5,0293 inreport
August 12, 2010Arctic Grayling4,0002 inreport
May 18, 2010Rainbow Trout4,1005 inreport
August 21, 2009Arctic Grayling4,1192.2 inreport
August 21, 2009Rainbow Trout2,0001.8 inreport
July 29, 2009Arctic Grayling4,0241.7 inreport
June 16, 2009Rainbow Trout4,3785.9 inreport
August 18, 2008Arctic Grayling6,0152.2 inreport
May 8, 2008Rainbow Trout3,0626.3 inreport
August 16, 2007Arctic Grayling4,1682 inreport
May 30, 2007Rainbow Trout3,7615.5 inreport
May 16, 2007Arctic Grayling147.2 inreport
May 10, 2007Rainbow Trout7511.6 inreport
November 28, 2006Arctic Grayling10,8794.1 inreport
August 10, 2006Arctic Grayling3,5051.7 inreport
May 16, 2006Rainbow Trout1,0559.1 inreport
August 19, 2005Arctic Grayling2,0002 inreport
April 29, 2005Rainbow Trout1,4708.5 inreport
August 16, 2004Arctic Grayling2,0002.1 inreport
June 9, 2004Rainbow Trout1,9509.2 inreport
August 27, 2003Arctic Grayling2,0002 inreport
May 7, 2003Arctic Grayling2,0007.7 inreport
September 5, 2002Arctic Grayling5,0002.4 inreport
June 13, 2002Rainbow Trout1,6328.9 inreport
May 29, 2002Arctic Grayling2,0407.8 inreport
May 2, 2001Arctic Grayling1,7687.9 inreport
May 4, 2000Arctic Grayling1,9957.3 inreport
May 23, 1999Arctic Grayling1508.6 inreport
October 3, 1996Arctic Grayling4,2002.7 inreport

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Nearest town
Palmer, AK
Facilities
restrooms

In Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area near Palmer. From Mile 38 Glenn Hwy take Coleen St, Bradley Lake Ave, and Green Jade to a lot for 4 to 5 vehicles with a fee station, toilets, and a short trail. Most shoreline is private. ADA facilities are at Matanuska and Kepler lakes, not here.

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

Nearest lakes

Irene Lake 0.2 mi last stocked June 22, 2026 Klaire Lake 0.6 mi last stocked June 3, 2026 Victor Lake 0.6 mi last stocked June 3, 2026 Leech Lake 1.1 mi last stocked May 20, 2026 Matanuska Lake 1.4 mi last stocked September 15, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Canoe Lake?

Fishing Canoe Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 40 of 67 plants on record, ahead of Arctic Grayling. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 12, 2026, averaging 9 in. Arctic Grayling was last stocked May 27, 2020, averaging 4.9 in.

When is Canoe Lake stocked?

Last stocked June 12, 2026. It is stocked about 2.2 times a year since 1996, most often in May and August. No plants recorded in 1997 and 1998.

How big are the fish stocked at Canoe Lake?

Stocked fish average 7.3 in. Rainbow Trout average 9 in. Arctic Grayling average 4.9 in.

How do you get on Canoe Lake?

The nearest town is Palmer, AK. Facilities include restrooms. In Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area near Palmer. From Mile 38 Glenn Hwy take Coleen St, Bradley Lake Ave, and Green Jade to a lot for 4 to 5 vehicles with a fee station, toilets, and a short trail. Most shoreline is private. ADA facilities are at Matanuska and Kepler lakes, not here.

Which lakes near Canoe Lake were stocked more recently?

Irene Lake (0.2 mi) and Matanuska Lake (1.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Irene Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Matanuska Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

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