Coho Salmon Stocked · 42 plants · last June 18, 2026 Last stocked June 18, 2026 · avg 2.7 in · 42 plants
Coho Salmon species guideCarpenter Lake fishing
Carpenter Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout, Coho Salmon, and Arctic Char on the stocking report. It is stocked about 3 times a year since 1992, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- June 18, 2026
- · Coho Salmon
- Plants on record
- 105
- Since 1992
- Species recorded
- 3
- Average size
- 3.8 in
- Elevation
- 137 ft
Fish at Carpenter Lake
Coho Salmon Stocked · 42 plants · last June 18, 2026 
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 41 plants · last June 4, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Arctic Char Stocked · 22 plants · last June 1, 2026
Last stocked June 1, 2026 · avg 8.4 in · 22 plants
How Carpenter Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 1997 and 1998.
Fish stocked in 1992
17,696
Fish stocked in 1993
19,511
Fish stocked in 1994
35,240
Fish stocked in 1995
35,591
Fish stocked in 1996
17,244
Fish stocked in 1999
31,753
Fish stocked in 2000
35,200
Fish stocked in 2001
40,200
Fish stocked in 2002
38,316
Fish stocked in 2003
47,522
Fish stocked in 2004
67,589
Fish stocked in 2005
56,653
Fish stocked in 2006
33,230
Fish stocked in 2007
45,001
Fish stocked in 2008
21,699
Fish stocked in 2009
78,033
Fish stocked in 2010
98,694
Fish stocked in 2011
30,030
Fish stocked in 2012
56,536
Fish stocked in 2013
38,180
Fish stocked in 2014
36,575
Fish stocked in 2015
39,532
Fish stocked in 2016
30,058
Fish stocked in 2017
30,755
Fish stocked in 2018
29,154
Fish stocked in 2019
27,958
Fish stocked in 2020
43,510
Fish stocked in 2021
21,486
Fish stocked in 2022
64,832
Fish stocked in 2023
29,863
Fish stocked in 2024
29,987
Fish stocked in 2025
19,648
Fish stocked in 2026
43,265
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 18, 2026 | Coho Salmon | 15,804 | 4.5 in | report |
| June 4, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 11,999 | 2.7 in | report |
| June 3, 2026 | Coho Salmon | 15,002 | 2.5 in | report |
| June 1, 2026 | Arctic Char | 460 | 9.9 in | report |
| May 29, 2025 | Arctic Char | 646 | 10.3 in | report |
| May 27, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 13,002 | 2.5 in | report |
| May 23, 2025 | Coho Salmon | 6,000 | 2.6 in | report |
| June 2, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 3,606 | 2.8 in | report |
| June 2, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 9,396 | 2.6 in | report |
| May 31, 2024 | Arctic Char | 1,985 | 10.6 in | report |
| May 27, 2024 | Coho Salmon | 15,000 | 2.7 in | report |
| June 16, 2023 | Arctic Char | 663 | 9.5 in | report |
| May 30, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 13,200 | 2.4 in | report |
| May 26, 2023 | Coho Salmon | 16,000 | 2.6 in | report |
| June 20, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 28,000 | 2.5 in | report |
| June 20, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 6,685 | 2.7 in | report |
| May 24, 2022 | Arctic Char | 2,147 | 9.5 in | report |
| May 24, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 13,000 | 2.4 in | report |
| May 19, 2022 | Coho Salmon | 15,000 | 2.5 in | report |
| May 27, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 11,400 | 2.8 in | report |
| May 25, 2021 | Arctic Char | 476 | 9.5 in | report |
| May 21, 2021 | Coho Salmon | 9,610 | 2.8 in | report |
| May 28, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 12,093 | 2.5 in | report |
| May 20, 2020 | Coho Salmon | 2,477 | 2.6 in | report |
| May 20, 2020 | Coho Salmon | 12,040 | 2.6 in | report |
| May 17, 2020 | Arctic Char | 1,900 | 9.7 in | report |
| May 15, 2020 | Coho Salmon | 15,000 | 2.5 in | report |
| June 11, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 11,823 | 3 in | report |
| May 30, 2019 | Coho Salmon | 16,135 | 2.7 in | report |
| June 20, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 4,830 | 2.8 in | report |
| June 20, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 867 | 2.4 in | report |
| June 12, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 1,854 | 2.4 in | report |
| June 12, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 4,148 | 2.3 in | report |
| May 31, 2018 | Coho Salmon | 1,422 | 2.5 in | report |
| May 30, 2018 | Coho Salmon | 14,036 | 2.5 in | report |
| May 15, 2018 | Arctic Char | 1,997 | 9.8 in | report |
| June 7, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 13,620 | 2.5 in | report |
| June 1, 2017 | Coho Salmon | 9,685 | 2.5 in | report |
| June 1, 2017 | Coho Salmon | 7,450 | 2.5 in | report |
| June 7, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 13,046 | 2.3 in | report |
| June 1, 2016 | Coho Salmon | 15,010 | 2.7 in | report |
| May 5, 2016 | Arctic Char | 2,002 | 10 in | report |
| July 10, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 3.2 in | report |
| July 2, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 20,975 | 3.2 in | report |
| July 2, 2015 | Coho Salmon | 17,557 | 3.2 in | report |
| June 16, 2014 | Coho Salmon | 15,000 | 2.8 in | report |
| June 16, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 19,600 | 2.7 in | report |
| May 22, 2014 | Arctic Char | 1,975 | 8.9 in | report |
| July 24, 2013 | Arctic Char | 557 | 8.8 in | report |
| July 10, 2013 | Coho Salmon | 15,000 | 3.1 in | report |
| June 21, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 22,623 | 3.1 in | report |
| August 29, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 16,660 | 2.3 in | report |
| July 13, 2012 | Coho Salmon | 38,428 | 3.5 in | report |
| May 31, 2012 | Arctic Char | 1,197 | 11 in | report |
| May 31, 2012 | Arctic Char | 251 | 10.7 in | report |
| October 6, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 21,653 | 2.6 in | report |
| September 9, 2011 | Coho Salmon | 8,377 | 2.9 in | report |
| September 16, 2010 | Arctic Char | 3,754 | 4.3 in | report |
| September 16, 2010 | Coho Salmon | 15,467 | 3.1 in | report |
| June 9, 2010 | Coho Salmon | 25,233 | 1.7 in | report |
| May 28, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 22,371 | 3.4 in | report |
| May 28, 2010 | Arctic Char | 1,869 | 6.8 in | report |
| February 1, 2010 | Coho Salmon | 30,000 | 1 in | report |
| September 23, 2009 | Coho Salmon | 9,066 | 3 in | report |
| September 14, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 28,200 | 2.2 in | report |
| August 13, 2009 | Coho Salmon | 5,128 | 2.4 in | report |
| August 13, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 19,979 | 3.8 in | report |
| June 17, 2009 | Arctic Char | 466 | 6.9 in | report |
| June 17, 2009 | Coho Salmon | 15,194 | 2.1 in | report |
| September 4, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 20,000 | 2.2 in | report |
| August 20, 2008 | Arctic Char | 1,699 | 8.7 in | report |
| August 24, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 30,001 | 1.9 in | report |
| May 25, 2007 | Coho Salmon | 15,000 | 2.1 in | report |
| August 18, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 16,656 | 1.8 in | report |
| June 8, 2006 | Coho Salmon | 15,022 | 1.7 in | report |
| June 7, 2006 | Arctic Char | 1,552 | 8.8 in | report |
| August 1, 2005 | Coho Salmon | 6,437 | 2.6 in | report |
| August 1, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 21,743 | 1.6 in | report |
| June 22, 2005 | Arctic Char | 13,473 | 2 in | report |
| May 25, 2005 | Coho Salmon | 15,000 | 2.3 in | report |
| August 19, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 17,601 | 2.1 in | report |
| June 21, 2004 | Arctic Char | 23,126 | 1.5 in | report |
| June 21, 2004 | Coho Salmon | 10,191 | 2.3 in | report |
| May 25, 2004 | Arctic Char | 1,621 | 8.3 in | report |
| May 20, 2004 | Coho Salmon | 15,050 | 2.3 in | report |
| August 22, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 29,861 | 2 in | report |
| May 6, 2003 | Coho Salmon | 17,661 | 2.4 in | report |
| August 9, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 19,100 | 1.8 in | report |
| June 5, 2002 | Coho Salmon | 17,600 | 2.5 in | report |
| June 5, 2002 | Arctic Char | 1,616 | 9.7 in | report |
| August 10, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 17,600 | 1.8 in | report |
| June 15, 2001 | Coho Salmon | 5,000 | 2.5 in | report |
| May 18, 2001 | Coho Salmon | 17,600 | 2.9 in | report |
| July 26, 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 17,600 | 1.8 in | report |
| June 1, 2000 | Coho Salmon | 17,600 | 2.7 in | report |
| August 2, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 18,029 | 2.4 in | report |
| June 3, 1999 | Coho Salmon | 13,724 | 3.4 in | report |
| July 22, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 17,244 | 2 in | report |
| July 25, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 17,991 | 2 in | report |
| May 10, 1995 | Coho Salmon | 17,600 | 3.2 in | report |
| July 8, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 17,640 | 1.8 in | report |
| May 13, 1994 | Coho Salmon | 17,600 | 3.2 in | report |
| July 13, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 17,651 | 1.9 in | report |
| May 14, 1993 | Coho Salmon | 1,860 | 3.1 in | report |
| July 16, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 17,696 | 2.1 in | report |
Access and facts
176 acres, 30 feet deep, off Point MacKenzie Rd via Ayrshire Rd and Farmers Rd, a rough private dirt road (4WD when wet). Public access is a small gravel lot and undeveloped gravel launch on the west shore, 50 yards from the water. No toilets. Most shoreline is private.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Alaska Department of Fish and Game before you go.
About Carpenter Lake
Anglers should note that there is limited public access to Carpenter Lake. The majority of the lake shoreline is privately owned, so please respect private property. A 4-wheel drive vehicle is necessary if wet on the dirt road leading to the lake. (adfg.alaska.gov, accessed October 5, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Carpenter Lake?
Fishing Carpenter Lake usually means Coho Salmon: Coho Salmon accounts for 42 of 105 plants on record, ahead of Rainbow Trout and one more. Coho Salmon was last stocked June 18, 2026, averaging 2.7 in. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 4, 2026, averaging 2.4 in. Arctic Char was last stocked June 1, 2026, averaging 8.4 in.
When is Carpenter Lake stocked?
Last stocked June 18, 2026. It is stocked about 3 times a year since 1992, most often in May and June. No plants recorded in 1997 and 1998.
How big are the fish stocked at Carpenter Lake?
Stocked fish average 3.8 in. Coho Salmon average 2.7 in. Rainbow Trout average 2.4 in. Arctic Char average 8.4 in.
How do you get on Carpenter Lake?
176 acres, 30 feet deep, off Point MacKenzie Rd via Ayrshire Rd and Farmers Rd, a rough private dirt road (4WD when wet). Public access is a small gravel lot and undeveloped gravel launch on the west shore, 50 yards from the water. No toilets. Most shoreline is private.