Rainbow Trout Stocked · 27 plants · last May 22, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Chet Lake fishing
Chet Lake fishing has Arctic Grayling, Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, and Arctic Char on the stocking report. Also recorded: Longnose sucker and Slimy sculpin. It is stocked about once a year since 1976, most often in June and August. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and dawn for Lake Trout.
- Last stocked
- May 22, 2026
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 50
- Since 1976
- Species stocked
- 4 (+2 also recorded)
- Average size
- 5.4 in
- Elevation
- 1,934 ft
Fish at Chet Lake
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 27 plants · last May 22, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Arctic Char Stocked · 9 plants · last September 2, 2015
Last stocked September 2, 2015 · avg 3.7 in · 9 plants
Arctic Grayling Stocked · 8 plants · last June 8, 2020 Last stocked June 8, 2020 · avg 6.3 in · 8 plants
Arctic Grayling species guide
Lake Trout Stocked · 6 plants · last October 8, 1998 Best: dawn Longnose sucker Confirmed present
Slimy sculpin Confirmed present
How Chet Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 16 years between 1976 and 2026.
Fish stocked in 1976
25,000
Fish stocked in 1985
25,000
Fish stocked in 1986
1,000
Fish stocked in 1987
1,000
Fish stocked in 1988
3,200
Fish stocked in 1989
1,600
Fish stocked in 1991
2,800
Fish stocked in 1992
1,600
Fish stocked in 1993
1,875
Fish stocked in 1994
3,190
Fish stocked in 1995
1,600
Fish stocked in 1996
500
Fish stocked in 1997
1,600
Fish stocked in 1998
299
Fish stocked in 1999
1,667
Fish stocked in 2004
2,350
Fish stocked in 2006
1,850
Fish stocked in 2008
1,300
Fish stocked in 2010
128
Fish stocked in 2011
128
Fish stocked in 2012
325
Fish stocked in 2013
590
Fish stocked in 2014
560
Fish stocked in 2015
704
Fish stocked in 2016
130
Fish stocked in 2017
132
Fish stocked in 2018
330
Fish stocked in 2019
713
Fish stocked in 2020
719
Fish stocked in 2021
127
Fish stocked in 2022
100
Fish stocked in 2023
139
Fish stocked in 2024
138
Fish stocked in 2025
147
Fish stocked in 2026
134
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 134 | 10.3 in | report |
| May 12, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 147 | 10.2 in | report |
| May 23, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 138 | 10.6 in | report |
| May 30, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 139 | 10.3 in | report |
| June 3, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 100 | 9.9 in | report |
| June 4, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 127 | 10.3 in | report |
| June 8, 2020 | Arctic Grayling | 587 | 8.2 in | report |
| May 22, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 132 | 10.4 in | report |
| June 3, 2019 | Arctic Grayling | 579 | 8.3 in | report |
| June 3, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 134 | 10.6 in | report |
| June 21, 2018 | Arctic Grayling | 200 | 7.9 in | report |
| June 4, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 130 | 10.4 in | report |
| May 16, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 132 | 9.7 in | report |
| May 4, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 130 | 8.8 in | report |
| September 2, 2015 | Arctic Char | 130 | 4.8 in | report |
| May 28, 2015 | Arctic Grayling | 574 | 8.1 in | report |
| June 18, 2014 | Arctic Grayling | 560 | 8.2 in | report |
| August 26, 2013 | Arctic Char | 130 | 4.4 in | report |
| June 26, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 360 | 8.7 in | report |
| June 20, 2013 | Arctic Grayling | 100 | 9.1 in | report |
| June 20, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 325 | 6.8 in | report |
| September 1, 2011 | Arctic Char | 128 | 4 in | report |
| August 23, 2010 | Arctic Char | 128 | 2.7 in | report |
| August 14, 2008 | Arctic Char | 252 | 3.3 in | report |
| August 14, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 1,048 | 1.6 in | report |
| September 5, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 1,600 | 1.9 in | report |
| August 30, 2006 | Arctic Char | 250 | 3.3 in | report |
| August 19, 2004 | Arctic Char | 250 | 2.6 in | report |
| August 17, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 1,600 | 2.2 in | report |
| May 28, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 9.1 in | report |
| August 9, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 1,667 | 2.2 in | report |
| October 8, 1998 | Lake Trout | 299 | 5 in | report |
| August 21, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 1,600 | 2.5 in | report |
| September 9, 1996 | Lake Trout | 500 | 4.2 in | report |
| July 18, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 1,600 | 1.8 in | report |
| July 27, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 790 | 2.4 in | report |
| June 22, 1994 | Arctic Char | 1,600 | 4 in | report |
| May 18, 1994 | Lake Trout | 800 | 3.4 in | report |
| July 20, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 1,875 | 2.2 in | report |
| June 22, 1992 | Arctic Char | 1,600 | 3.8 in | report |
| July 31, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 2.1 in | report |
| May 29, 1991 | Lake Trout | 1,800 | 2.7 in | report |
| August 8, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | 1.8 in | report |
| June 5, 1989 | Lake Trout | 800 | 3.3 in | report |
| August 17, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 1,600 | 1.8 in | report |
| June 14, 1988 | Lake Trout | 1,600 | 2.8 in | report |
| August 25, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 2.2 in | report |
| August 21, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 2.1 in | report |
| June 25, 1985 | Arctic Grayling | 25,000 | 0.4 in | report |
| June 28, 1976 | Arctic Grayling | 25,000 | 0.4 in | report |
Access and facts
On the Army's Donnelly Training Area near Fort Greely. From Richardson Hwy mile 257.6 take Meadows Rd west 7.5 miles, turn left on Windy Ridge Rd and go 2.7 miles; the lake sits right beside the road on the south side. No facilities. ADF&G notes Army land needs a Recreational Access Permit.
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Common questions
What fish are at Chet Lake?
Fishing Chet Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 27 of 50 plants on record, ahead of Arctic Char and 2 more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 22, 2026, averaging 6 in. Arctic Char was last stocked September 2, 2015, averaging 3.7 in. Arctic Grayling was last stocked June 8, 2020, averaging 6.3 in. Lake Trout was last stocked October 8, 1998, averaging 3.6 in. Longnose sucker and Slimy sculpin are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Chet Lake stocked?
Last stocked May 22, 2026. It is stocked about once a year since 1976, most often in June and August. No plants recorded in 16 years between 1976 and 2026.
How big are the fish stocked at Chet Lake?
Stocked fish average 5.4 in. Rainbow Trout average 6 in. Arctic Char average 3.7 in. Arctic Grayling average 6.3 in. Lake Trout average 3.6 in.
How do you get on Chet Lake?
On the Army's Donnelly Training Area near Fort Greely. From Richardson Hwy mile 257.6 take Meadows Rd west 7.5 miles, turn left on Windy Ridge Rd and go 2.7 miles; the lake sits right beside the road on the south side. No facilities. ADF&G notes Army land needs a Recreational Access Permit.
Which lakes near Chet Lake were stocked more recently?
Nickel Lake (0.2 mi) and Ghost Lake (0.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Nickel Lake is also stocked with Arctic Grayling, Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, and Arctic Char and Ghost Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, and Arctic Char.