Arctic Grayling Stocked · 22 plants · last June 30, 1994 Last stocked June 30, 1994 · avg 7.3 in · 22 plants
Arctic Grayling species guideChena River fishing
Chena River fishing: not stocked since June 30, 1994. It was stocked with Arctic Grayling on a river section.
- Last stocked
- June 30, 1994
- · Arctic Grayling
- Plants on record
- 22
- Since 1984
- Species recorded
- 1
- Average size
- 7.3 in
- Elevation
- 420 ft
Fish at Chena River
Arctic Grayling Stocked · 22 plants · last June 30, 1994 The Chena River is used for recreational fishing and supports populations of many fish species, including Arctic grayling, burbot, chum salmon, humpback whitefish, king salmon, and northern pike. Grayling in the upper river can grow in length to 18 inches. The river is easily accessible from Fairbanks and is considered the most popular sport-fishing river in interior Alaska. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed October 5, 2026)
Drafted by AI from the cited sources and checked before publishing.
How Chena River is stocked
No plants recorded in 7 years between 1984 and 1994.
Fish stocked in 1984
54,936
Fish stocked in 1992
23,199
Fish stocked in 1993
64,936
Fish stocked in 1994
61,435
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 1994 | Arctic Grayling | 7,188 | 8.2 in | report |
| June 29, 1994 | Arctic Grayling | 1,257 | 8.2 in | report |
| June 21, 1994 | Arctic Grayling | 1,309 | 8.1 in | report |
| June 21, 1994 | Arctic Grayling | 1,754 | 8.1 in | report |
| June 17, 1994 | Arctic Grayling | 7,014 | 8.1 in | report |
| June 16, 1994 | Arctic Grayling | 7,014 | 8.1 in | report |
| June 15, 1994 | Arctic Grayling | 6,966 | 8.2 in | report |
| June 13, 1994 | Arctic Grayling | 7,303 | 7.8 in | report |
| June 9, 1994 | Arctic Grayling | 7,316 | 7.9 in | report |
| June 8, 1994 | Arctic Grayling | 7,252 | 7.9 in | report |
| June 7, 1994 | Arctic Grayling | 7,062 | 7.9 in | report |
| June 18, 1993 | Arctic Grayling | 10,031 | 8.3 in | report |
| June 11, 1993 | Arctic Grayling | 10,031 | 7.9 in | report |
| June 10, 1993 | Arctic Grayling | 7,414 | 7.9 in | report |
| June 9, 1993 | Arctic Grayling | 6,534 | 8.3 in | report |
| June 7, 1993 | Arctic Grayling | 10,031 | 8.3 in | report |
| June 3, 1993 | Arctic Grayling | 6,537 | 8.3 in | report |
| June 2, 1993 | Arctic Grayling | 6,658 | 8.2 in | report |
| June 1, 1993 | Arctic Grayling | 7,700 | 7.8 in | report |
| September 11, 1992 | Arctic Grayling | 23,199 | 2.5 in | report |
| August 29, 1984 | Arctic Grayling | 19,146 | 2 in | report |
| August 29, 1984 | Arctic Grayling | 35,790 | 2.5 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- river section
- Nearest town
- Fairbanks, AK
Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Alaska Department of Fish and Game before you go.
About Chena River
Dangers on the North Fork include a much narrower channel, possible logjams, overhanging vegetation, and shallows. Below the North Fork, dangers include possible overhangs, logjams, and channel braiding. In the early season, such as June, boaters may encounter ice jams anywhere along the river. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed October 5, 2026)
Drafted by AI from the cited sources and checked before publishing.
Nearest lakes
Common questions
What fish are at Chena River?
Fishing Chena River usually means Arctic Grayling. All 22 plants on record are Arctic Grayling. Arctic Grayling was last stocked June 30, 1994, averaging 7.3 in.
When is Chena River stocked?
Not stocked since June 30, 1994. No plants recorded in 7 years between 1984 and 1994.
How big are the fish stocked at Chena River?
Arctic Grayling stocked at Chena River average 7.3 in.
Which lakes near Chena River were stocked more recently?
Ballaine Lake (5.7 mi), Monterey Lake (8.7 mi), Sirlin Drive Pond (10.3 mi), Lundgren Pond (10.8 mi), and North Pole Pond (17.2 mi) were stocked more recently. Ballaine Lake is also stocked with Arctic Grayling and North Pole Pond is also stocked with Arctic Grayling.