Christiansen Lake fishing

Christiansen Lake fishing has Coho Salmon and Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 2.2 times a year since 1992, 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; Jun 11 · Rainbow Trout
Plants on record: 78; Since 1992
Species recorded: 2
Average size: 2.6 in
Elevation: 389 ft

Fish at Christiansen Lake

2 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Coho Salmon Stocked · 39 plants · last June 11, 2026

Last stocked June 11, 2026 · avg 2.7 in · 39 plants

Coho Salmon species guide

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 39 plants · last June 11, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked June 11, 2026 · avg 2.5 in · 39 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

How Christiansen Lake is stocked

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

No plants recorded in 1996, 1997, and 1998.

Fish stocked in 1992

22,500

Fish stocked in 1993

53,704

Fish stocked in 1994

36,035

Fish stocked in 1995

30,644

Fish stocked in 1999

26,912

Fish stocked in 2000

51,828

Fish stocked in 2001

26,900

Fish stocked in 2002

32,900

Fish stocked in 2003

83,110

Fish stocked in 2004

27,018

Fish stocked in 2005

21,777

Fish stocked in 2006

28,214

Fish stocked in 2007

26,790

Fish stocked in 2008

23,496

Fish stocked in 2009

55,773

Fish stocked in 2010

30,342

Fish stocked in 2011

30,417

Fish stocked in 2012

41,236

Fish stocked in 2013

26,800

Fish stocked in 2014

36,102

Fish stocked in 2015

23,708

Fish stocked in 2016

20,669

Fish stocked in 2017

22,345

Fish stocked in 2018

20,752

Fish stocked in 2019

19,924

Fish stocked in 2020

20,101

Fish stocked in 2021

20,273

Fish stocked in 2022

37,612

Fish stocked in 2023

38,773

Fish stocked in 2024

20,697

Fish stocked in 2025

20,559

Fish stocked in 2026

36,152

Stocking history

All species Coho Salmon Rainbow Trout

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
June 11, 2026	Rainbow Trout	8,605	2.7 in	report
June 11, 2026	Coho Salmon	15,445	2.4 in	report
June 3, 2026	Coho Salmon	12,102	2.5 in	report
June 4, 2025	Rainbow Trout	14,620	2.5 in	report
May 23, 2025	Coho Salmon	5,939	2.6 in	report
June 6, 2024	Rainbow Trout	8,600	2.6 in	report
May 27, 2024	Coho Salmon	12,097	2.7 in	report
May 31, 2023	Rainbow Trout	15,597	2.4 in	report
May 31, 2023	Rainbow Trout	9,863	2.5 in	report
May 26, 2023	Coho Salmon	13,313	2.6 in	report
June 20, 2022	Rainbow Trout	17,000	2.5 in	report
May 29, 2022	Rainbow Trout	8,600	2.4 in	report
May 21, 2022	Coho Salmon	12,012	2.4 in	report
June 3, 2021	Rainbow Trout	8,171	2.9 in	report
May 20, 2021	Coho Salmon	12,102	2.9 in	report
June 2, 2020	Rainbow Trout	8,000	2.7 in	report
May 15, 2020	Coho Salmon	12,101	2.5 in	report
June 7, 2019	Rainbow Trout	7,825	2.9 in	report
May 29, 2019	Coho Salmon	12,099	2.8 in	report
June 8, 2018	Rainbow Trout	7,750	3.2 in	report
June 8, 2018	Rainbow Trout	300	2.9 in	report
May 30, 2018	Coho Salmon	12,702	2.5 in	report
June 12, 2017	Rainbow Trout	9,033	2.6 in	report
June 2, 2017	Coho Salmon	13,312	2.5 in	report
June 8, 2016	Rainbow Trout	8,569	2.4 in	report
June 1, 2016	Coho Salmon	12,100	2.7 in	report
June 9, 2015	Rainbow Trout	5,717	2.4 in	report
June 9, 2015	Rainbow Trout	5,884	2.3 in	report
June 9, 2015	Coho Salmon	12,107	3 in	report
July 1, 2014	Coho Salmon	10,036	2.9 in	report
June 11, 2014	Coho Salmon	15,200	2.8 in	report
June 11, 2014	Rainbow Trout	10,866	2.9 in	report
September 3, 2013	Rainbow Trout	11,600	2.2 in	report
July 9, 2013	Coho Salmon	15,200	3.3 in	report
August 28, 2012	Rainbow Trout	9,860	2.3 in	report
July 12, 2012	Coho Salmon	14,426	3.2 in	report
July 12, 2012	Coho Salmon	16,950	3.2 in	report
August 19, 2011	Coho Salmon	12,160	2.6 in	report
May 16, 2011	Rainbow Trout	18,257	3 in	report
June 15, 2010	Rainbow Trout	11,435	3.2 in	report
June 15, 2010	Coho Salmon	8,207	1.7 in	report
June 15, 2010	Coho Salmon	10,700	1.9 in	report
September 23, 2009	Rainbow Trout	7,788	2.3 in	report
September 23, 2009	Coho Salmon	10,643	3 in	report
August 24, 2009	Coho Salmon	5,000	2.5 in	report
August 24, 2009	Rainbow Trout	15,011	1.8 in	report
June 25, 2009	Coho Salmon	14,411	2.1 in	report
June 25, 2009	Rainbow Trout	2,920	5.8 in	report
August 29, 2008	Coho Salmon	10,194	2.7 in	report
August 29, 2008	Rainbow Trout	13,302	2 in	report
August 17, 2007	Rainbow Trout	11,590	1.7 in	report
May 24, 2007	Coho Salmon	15,200	2.1 in	report
August 23, 2006	Rainbow Trout	9,907	1.8 in	report
August 23, 2006	Rainbow Trout	3,077	1.7 in	report
June 9, 2006	Coho Salmon	15,230	1.7 in	report
August 18, 2005	Rainbow Trout	3,889	1.8 in	report
August 18, 2005	Rainbow Trout	4,810	1.9 in	report
May 25, 2005	Coho Salmon	13,078	2.3 in	report
August 18, 2004	Rainbow Trout	11,618	2.1 in	report
May 20, 2004	Coho Salmon	15,400	2.3 in	report
August 25, 2003	Rainbow Trout	23,410	2.1 in	report
June 20, 2003	Coho Salmon	40,000	2.8 in	report
May 9, 2003	Coho Salmon	19,700	2.4 in	report
August 19, 2002	Rainbow Trout	15,000	2 in	report
June 4, 2002	Coho Salmon	17,900	2.5 in	report
August 21, 2001	Rainbow Trout	9,000	2.1 in	report
May 22, 2001	Coho Salmon	17,900	2.8 in	report
September 1, 2000	Rainbow Trout	25,000	2.8 in	report
August 2, 2000	Rainbow Trout	8,928	2.1 in	report
June 9, 2000	Coho Salmon	17,900	2.9 in	report
August 10, 1999	Rainbow Trout	9,006	2 in	report
June 6, 1999	Coho Salmon	17,906	2.9 in	report
May 18, 1995	Coho Salmon	17,900	3.6 in	report
February 27, 1995	Rainbow Trout	12,744	2.1 in	report
May 20, 1994	Coho Salmon	36,035	3.3 in	report
August 18, 1993	Coho Salmon	35,804	3.1 in	report
July 26, 1993	Rainbow Trout	17,900	2 in	report
May 22, 1992	Coho Salmon	22,500	3.3 in	report

Access and facts

Nearest town: Talkeetna, AK
Facilities: restrooms, dock

From Parks Hwy mile 98.7 take the Talkeetna Spur Rd 12 miles, right on Comsat Rd 0.8 mile, left on Christiansen Lake Rd 0.7 mile, then right 0.1 mile to the Borough access: gravel lot, gravel launch, fishing dock and toilet. Most of the 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 Christiansen Lake

Anglers should be aware that public access is limited at Christiansen Lake because the majority of the lake shoreline is privately owned, and visitors are asked to respect private property. (adfg.alaska.gov, accessed October 5, 2026)

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Nearest lakes

Y Lake 0.8 mi last stocked June 11, 2026 X Lake 1.3 mi last stocked June 11, 2026 Tigger Lake 2.5 mi last stocked June 11, 2026 Benka Lake 9 mi last stocked June 8, 2026 North Friend Lake 11.9 mi last stocked June 8, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Christiansen Lake?

Fishing Christiansen Lake is as likely for Coho Salmon and Rainbow Trout. Each accounts for 39 of 78 plants on record. Coho Salmon was last stocked June 11, 2026, averaging 2.7 in. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 11, 2026, averaging 2.5 in.

When is Christiansen Lake stocked?

Last stocked June 11, 2026. It is stocked about 2.2 times a year since 1992, most often in May and June. No plants recorded in 1996, 1997, and 1998.

How big are the fish stocked at Christiansen Lake?

Stocked fish average 2.6 in. Coho Salmon average 2.7 in. Rainbow Trout average 2.5 in.

How do you get on Christiansen Lake?

The nearest town is Talkeetna, AK. Facilities include restrooms and dock. From Parks Hwy mile 98.7 take the Talkeetna Spur Rd 12 miles, right on Comsat Rd 0.8 mile, left on Christiansen Lake Rd 0.7 mile, then right 0.1 mile to the Borough access: gravel lot, gravel launch, fishing dock and toilet. Most of the shoreline is private.

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