Coyote Lake fishing

Coyote Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 1992, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

AI-generated illustration, not a photo of this lake
Last stocked
July 2, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
27
Since 1992
Species recorded
1
Average size
8.9 in
Elevation
1,022 ft

Fish at Coyote Lake

1 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 27 plants · last July 2, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked July 2, 2026 · avg 8.9 in · 27 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

How Coyote Lake is stocked

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

No plants recorded in 8 years between 1992 and 2026.

Fish stocked in 1992

559

Fish stocked in 1993

323

Fish stocked in 1994

933

Fish stocked in 1995

300

Fish stocked in 1996

198

Fish stocked in 1998

500

Fish stocked in 1999

505

Fish stocked in 2000

502

Fish stocked in 2001

500

Fish stocked in 2003

300

Fish stocked in 2004

300

Fish stocked in 2005

216

Fish stocked in 2012

300

Fish stocked in 2013

300

Fish stocked in 2014

300

Fish stocked in 2015

300

Fish stocked in 2016

295

Fish stocked in 2017

481

Fish stocked in 2018

305

Fish stocked in 2019

701

Fish stocked in 2020

611

Fish stocked in 2021

519

Fish stocked in 2022

481

Fish stocked in 2023

504

Fish stocked in 2024

508

Fish stocked in 2025

394

Fish stocked in 2026

410

Stocking history

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 2, 2026Rainbow Trout41010.4 inreport
June 26, 2025Rainbow Trout39410.1 inreport
July 11, 2024Rainbow Trout5089.5 inreport
July 13, 2023Rainbow Trout5049.6 inreport
June 22, 2022Rainbow Trout4819.8 inreport
May 26, 2021Rainbow Trout51910.4 inreport
May 12, 2020Rainbow Trout61110.3 inreport
May 30, 2019Rainbow Trout70110.5 inreport
June 28, 2018Rainbow Trout3059.6 inreport
May 17, 2017Rainbow Trout4819.4 inreport
May 13, 2016Rainbow Trout2958.8 inreport
May 19, 2015Rainbow Trout3009.3 inreport
May 30, 2014Rainbow Trout3008.4 inreport
June 10, 2013Rainbow Trout3008.1 inreport
June 14, 2012Rainbow Trout3007.4 inreport
May 24, 2005Rainbow Trout2168.9 inreport
June 2, 2004Rainbow Trout3008.7 inreport
May 28, 2003Rainbow Trout3008.2 inreport
June 4, 2001Rainbow Trout5007.9 inreport
May 25, 2000Rainbow Trout5028.1 inreport
May 15, 1999Rainbow Trout5057.9 inreport
June 9, 1998Rainbow Trout5006.7 inreport
June 6, 1996Rainbow Trout1988.4 inreport
June 30, 1995Rainbow Trout3008.1 inreport
June 6, 1994Rainbow Trout9337.7 inreport
June 23, 1993Rainbow Trout3238.3 inreport
May 29, 1992Rainbow Trout5598.5 inreport

Access and facts

Nearest town
Sutton, AK

From Glenn Hwy mile 60.9 at Sutton, drive north 3 miles on Jonesville Rd to the Borough's Coyote Lake Recreation Area. A foot trail follows the east shore of this small lake, and the shoreline around it is public. The road is rough near the end; ADF&G recommends 4-wheel drive.

Drafted by AI from the cited sources and checked before publishing.

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 Coyote Lake?

Fishing Coyote Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. All 27 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked July 2, 2026, averaging 8.9 in.

When is Coyote Lake stocked?

Last stocked July 2, 2026. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 1992, most often in May and June. No plants recorded in 8 years between 1992 and 2026.

How big are the fish stocked at Coyote Lake?

Rainbow Trout stocked at Coyote Lake average 8.9 in.

How do you get on Coyote Lake?

The nearest town is Sutton, AK. From Glenn Hwy mile 60.9 at Sutton, drive north 3 miles on Jonesville Rd to the Borough's Coyote Lake Recreation Area. A foot trail follows the east shore of this small lake, and the shoreline around it is public. The road is rough near the end; ADF&G recommends 4-wheel drive.

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