Centennial Lake fishing

Centennial Lake fishing has Coho Salmon, Chinook Salmon, and Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 1969, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked
June 11, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
62
Since 1969
Species recorded
3
Average size
2.4 in
Elevation
186 ft

Fish at Centennial Lake

3 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Coho Salmon Stocked · 37 plants · last June 4, 2026

Last stocked June 4, 2026 · avg 2.4 in · 37 plants

Coho Salmon species guide
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 24 plants · last June 11, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked June 11, 2026 · avg 2.5 in · 24 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

How Centennial Lake is stocked

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

No plants recorded in 17 years between 1969 and 2026.

Fish stocked in 1969

7,900

Fish stocked in 1971

7,800

Fish stocked in 1974

7,200

Fish stocked in 1975

14,400

Fish stocked in 1977

3,127

Fish stocked in 1979

6,100

Fish stocked in 1981

6,000

Fish stocked in 1984

7,057

Fish stocked in 1987

5,000

Fish stocked in 1988

5,000

Fish stocked in 1989

5,000

Fish stocked in 1990

5,000

Fish stocked in 1995

5,000

Fish stocked in 1999

5,016

Fish stocked in 2000

5,000

Fish stocked in 2001

5,000

Fish stocked in 2002

2,500

Fish stocked in 2003

2,500

Fish stocked in 2004

2,547

Fish stocked in 2005

1,750

Fish stocked in 2006

3,134

Fish stocked in 2007

3,512

Fish stocked in 2008

2,542

Fish stocked in 2009

4,500

Fish stocked in 2010

5,378

Fish stocked in 2011

3,350

Fish stocked in 2012

3,500

Fish stocked in 2013

3,700

Fish stocked in 2014

3,700

Fish stocked in 2015

3,700

Fish stocked in 2016

2,503

Fish stocked in 2017

2,714

Fish stocked in 2018

2,422

Fish stocked in 2019

2,204

Fish stocked in 2020

2,325

Fish stocked in 2021

2,392

Fish stocked in 2022

2,450

Fish stocked in 2023

2,696

Fish stocked in 2024

3,201

Fish stocked in 2025

3,452

Fish stocked in 2026

2,467

Stocking history

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 11, 2026Rainbow Trout1,2652.6 inreport
June 4, 2026Coho Salmon1,2022.4 inreport
June 4, 2025Rainbow Trout2,2532.5 inreport
May 27, 2025Coho Salmon1,1992.6 inreport
June 7, 2024Rainbow Trout2,0002.6 inreport
June 3, 2024Coho Salmon1,2012.6 inreport
June 4, 2023Rainbow Trout1,3752.5 inreport
May 27, 2023Coho Salmon1,3212.7 inreport
May 31, 2022Rainbow Trout1,2502.4 inreport
May 20, 2022Coho Salmon1,2002.4 inreport
June 7, 2021Rainbow Trout1,1892.9 inreport
May 21, 2021Coho Salmon6322.9 inreport
May 21, 2021Coho Salmon5712.8 inreport
May 22, 2020Rainbow Trout1,1252.5 inreport
May 15, 2020Coho Salmon1,2002.6 inreport
June 6, 2019Rainbow Trout1,0032.9 inreport
May 29, 2019Coho Salmon1,2012.8 inreport
June 7, 2018Rainbow Trout1,1503.2 inreport
May 30, 2018Coho Salmon1,2722.5 inreport
June 8, 2017Rainbow Trout1,3232.6 inreport
June 1, 2017Coho Salmon1,3912.5 inreport
June 13, 2016Rainbow Trout1,2982.7 inreport
June 2, 2016Coho Salmon1,2052.7 inreport
June 9, 2015Rainbow Trout2,5002.4 inreport
June 9, 2015Coho Salmon1,2003 inreport
June 12, 2014Coho Salmon1,2002.8 inreport
June 12, 2014Rainbow Trout2,5002.8 inreport
June 25, 2013Coho Salmon1,2002.9 inreport
June 25, 2013Rainbow Trout2,5003.1 inreport
September 20, 2012Rainbow Trout2,5002.7 inreport
June 22, 2012Coho Salmon1,0003.1 inreport
September 21, 2011Rainbow Trout2,5002.5 inreport
August 16, 2011Coho Salmon8502.6 inreport
June 10, 2010Rainbow Trout2,4753.2 inreport
June 10, 2010Coho Salmon2,9031.7 inreport
August 28, 2009Rainbow Trout3,5001.8 inreport
July 22, 2009Coho Salmon1,0002.2 inreport
August 21, 2008Rainbow Trout2,5421.9 inreport
August 28, 2007Rainbow Trout2,5002 inreport
May 31, 2007Coho Salmon1,0122.1 inreport
September 6, 2006Rainbow Trout2,1342 inreport
June 7, 2006Coho Salmon1,0001.7 inreport
August 26, 2005Rainbow Trout1,7502.1 inreport
August 12, 2004Rainbow Trout2,5472 inreport
August 13, 2003Rainbow Trout2,5001.9 inreport
May 23, 2002Coho Salmon2,5002.6 inreport
May 30, 2001Coho Salmon5,0002.4 inreport
May 31, 2000Coho Salmon5,0002.7 inreport
June 9, 1999Coho Salmon5,0162.8 inreport
May 16, 1995Coho Salmon5,0003.5 inreport
July 2, 1990Coho Salmon5,0002.2 inreport
June 8, 1989Coho Salmon5,0001.9 inreport
June 21, 1988Coho Salmon5,0001.7 inreport
June 22, 1987Coho Salmon5,0001.7 inreport
July 3, 1984Chinook Salmon7,0572.5 inreport
May 21, 1981Coho Salmon6,0002 inreport
June 8, 1979Coho Salmon6,1001.9 inreport
July 13, 1977Coho Salmon3,1271.8 inreport
July 16, 1975Coho Salmon14,4001.8 inreport
August 3, 1974Coho Salmon7,2002 inreport
June 28, 1971Coho Salmon7,8001.9 inreport
September 9, 1969Coho Salmon7,9002.6 inreport

Access and facts

Nearest town
Kasilof, AK

From Mile 110.5 Sterling Hwy take Johnson Lake Rd 0.4 mile, then Tustumena Lake Rd 3.9 miles to the Centennial Lake picnic wayside on the left: parking, an unimproved boat launch, and a sandy beach. No restrooms. About 25 acres, 20 feet deep.

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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 Centennial Lake?

Fishing Centennial Lake usually means Coho Salmon: Coho Salmon accounts for 37 of 62 plants on record, ahead of Rainbow Trout and one more. Coho Salmon was last stocked June 4, 2026, averaging 2.4 in. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 11, 2026, averaging 2.5 in. Chinook Salmon was last stocked July 3, 1984, averaging 2.5 in.

When is Centennial Lake stocked?

Last stocked June 11, 2026. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 1969, most often in May and June. No plants recorded in 17 years between 1969 and 2026.

How big are the fish stocked at Centennial Lake?

Stocked fish average 2.4 in. Coho Salmon average 2.4 in. Rainbow Trout average 2.5 in. Chinook Salmon average 2.5 in.

How do you get on Centennial Lake?

The nearest town is Kasilof, AK. From Mile 110.5 Sterling Hwy take Johnson Lake Rd 0.4 mile, then Tustumena Lake Rd 3.9 miles to the Centennial Lake picnic wayside on the left: parking, an unimproved boat launch, and a sandy beach. No restrooms. About 25 acres, 20 feet deep.

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