Chugach Estates Lake fishing

Chugach Estates Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Coho Salmon. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 1984, most often in June and August. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked
June 8, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
34
Since 1984
Species stocked
1 (+1 also recorded)
Average size
2.3 in
Elevation
88 ft

Fish at Chugach Estates Lake

1 stocked · 1 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 34 plants · last June 8, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked June 8, 2026 · avg 2.3 in · 34 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

How Chugach Estates Lake is stocked

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

No plants recorded in 9 years between 1984 and 2026.

Fish stocked in 1984

10,000

Fish stocked in 1986

10,073

Fish stocked in 1988

6,000

Fish stocked in 1990

6,000

Fish stocked in 1992

6,000

Fish stocked in 1994

6,083

Fish stocked in 1996

6,000

Fish stocked in 2000

4,000

Fish stocked in 2001

2,000

Fish stocked in 2002

588

Fish stocked in 2003

900

Fish stocked in 2004

902

Fish stocked in 2005

540

Fish stocked in 2006

770

Fish stocked in 2007

893

Fish stocked in 2008

900

Fish stocked in 2009

1,260

Fish stocked in 2010

900

Fish stocked in 2011

900

Fish stocked in 2012

900

Fish stocked in 2013

900

Fish stocked in 2014

900

Fish stocked in 2015

900

Fish stocked in 2016

503

Fish stocked in 2017

525

Fish stocked in 2018

503

Fish stocked in 2019

476

Fish stocked in 2020

450

Fish stocked in 2021

477

Fish stocked in 2022

500

Fish stocked in 2023

550

Fish stocked in 2024

500

Fish stocked in 2025

502

Fish stocked in 2026

500

Stocking history

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 8, 2026Rainbow Trout5002.6 inreport
May 30, 2025Rainbow Trout5022.6 inreport
June 10, 2024Rainbow Trout5002.6 inreport
June 2, 2023Rainbow Trout5502.4 inreport
June 1, 2022Rainbow Trout5002.4 inreport
June 4, 2021Rainbow Trout4772.9 inreport
May 20, 2020Rainbow Trout4502.5 inreport
June 4, 2019Rainbow Trout4762.8 inreport
June 6, 2018Rainbow Trout5032.8 inreport
June 7, 2017Rainbow Trout5252.5 inreport
June 15, 2016Rainbow Trout5032.5 inreport
July 1, 2015Rainbow Trout9003.2 inreport
June 11, 2014Rainbow Trout9002.8 inreport
June 27, 2013Rainbow Trout9003 inreport
September 20, 2012Rainbow Trout9002.7 inreport
September 21, 2011Rainbow Trout9002.5 inreport
August 19, 2010Rainbow Trout9001.8 inreport
August 28, 2009Rainbow Trout1,2601.8 inreport
August 21, 2008Rainbow Trout9001.9 inreport
August 27, 2007Rainbow Trout8932 inreport
September 7, 2006Rainbow Trout7702.1 inreport
August 30, 2005Rainbow Trout5402.2 inreport
August 13, 2004Rainbow Trout9022 inreport
August 14, 2003Rainbow Trout9001.9 inreport
August 16, 2002Rainbow Trout5882 inreport
August 15, 2001Rainbow Trout2,0001.9 inreport
August 9, 2000Rainbow Trout4,0002.1 inreport
July 22, 1996Rainbow Trout6,0002 inreport
July 6, 1994Rainbow Trout6,0831.9 inreport
July 15, 1992Rainbow Trout6,0002 inreport
July 11, 1990Rainbow Trout6,0002.1 inreport
August 2, 1988Rainbow Trout6,0001.9 inreport
September 3, 1986Rainbow Trout10,0732.4 inreport
July 23, 1984Rainbow Trout10,0002 inreport

Access and facts

From Sterling Hwy mile 94.3 go north 24.1 miles on the Kenai Spur Hwy, left on Tustumena St, left on McKinley St, right on Shemya St, then left on Tyonek Circle to a steep trail down to the 18-acre lake. The neighborhood sign calls it Bailey Lake.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Alaska Department of Fish and Game before you go.

About Chugach Estates Lake

Anglers should be aware that there is a steep road on left to Chugach Estates Lake. (adfg.alaska.gov, accessed October 5, 2026)

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Common questions

What fish are at Chugach Estates Lake?

Fishing Chugach Estates Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. All 34 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 8, 2026, averaging 2.3 in. Coho Salmon is recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Chugach Estates Lake stocked?

Last stocked June 8, 2026. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 1984, most often in June and August. No plants recorded in 9 years between 1984 and 2026.

How big are the fish stocked at Chugach Estates Lake?

Rainbow Trout stocked at Chugach Estates Lake average 2.3 in.

How do you get on Chugach Estates Lake?

From Sterling Hwy mile 94.3 go north 24.1 miles on the Kenai Spur Hwy, left on Tustumena St, left on McKinley St, right on Shemya St, then left on Tyonek Circle to a steep trail down to the 18-acre lake. The neighborhood sign calls it Bailey Lake.

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