Rainbow Trout Stocked · 40 plants · last June 4, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Craig Lake fishing
Craig Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout, Coho Salmon, Arctic Grayling, Sheefish, and Lake Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Lake chub and Slimy sculpin. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 1960, most often in June and August. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and dawn for Lake Trout.
- Last stocked
- September 1, 2026
- · Lake Trout
- Plants on record
- 54
- Since 1960
- Species stocked
- 5 (+2 also recorded)
- Average size
- 2.9 in
- Elevation
- 1,572 ft
Fish at Craig Lake
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 40 plants · last June 4, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk 
Coho Salmon Stocked · 5 plants · last September 20, 1973 Last stocked September 20, 1973 · avg 2.4 in · 5 plants
Coho Salmon species guide
Lake Trout Stocked · 5 plants · last September 1, 2026 Best: dawn 
Arctic Grayling Stocked · 2 plants · last July 2, 1972 Last stocked July 2, 1972 · avg 0.4 in · 2 plants
Arctic Grayling species guide Sheefish Stocked · 2 plants · last June 1, 1984
Last stocked June 1, 1984 · avg 2.8 in · 2 plants
Lake chub Confirmed present
Slimy sculpin Confirmed present
How Craig Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 28 years between 1960 and 2026.
Fish stocked in 1960
1,100
Fish stocked in 1961
17,210
Fish stocked in 1962
10,520
Fish stocked in 1963
12,030
Fish stocked in 1964
4,000
Fish stocked in 1965
8,900
Fish stocked in 1966
6,000
Fish stocked in 1967
17,000
Fish stocked in 1968
10,200
Fish stocked in 1969
8,000
Fish stocked in 1970
7,500
Fish stocked in 1971
13,400
Fish stocked in 1972
5,000
Fish stocked in 1973
5,100
Fish stocked in 1974
6,800
Fish stocked in 1981
3,100
Fish stocked in 1984
3,500
Fish stocked in 1987
4,000
Fish stocked in 1991
7,586
Fish stocked in 1993
3,500
Fish stocked in 1994
850
Fish stocked in 1995
949
Fish stocked in 1996
550
Fish stocked in 1997
846
Fish stocked in 1998
652
Fish stocked in 2001
2,000
Fish stocked in 2003
2,000
Fish stocked in 2004
2,000
Fish stocked in 2006
1,350
Fish stocked in 2008
2,000
Fish stocked in 2010
1,980
Fish stocked in 2012
2,000
Fish stocked in 2014
2,000
Fish stocked in 2016
1,279
Fish stocked in 2018
2,000
Fish stocked in 2020
4,409
Fish stocked in 2022
4,404
Fish stocked in 2024
5,754
Fish stocked in 2026
4,250
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Lake Trout | 250 | 4.7 in | report |
| June 4, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | 2.2 in | report |
| September 10, 2024 | Lake Trout | 252 | 4.8 in | report |
| June 12, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 5,502 | 2.3 in | report |
| September 13, 2022 | Lake Trout | 404 | 4.7 in | report |
| June 8, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | 2.2 in | report |
| September 29, 2020 | Lake Trout | 400 | 5 in | report |
| May 27, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 4,009 | 2.3 in | report |
| June 1, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 2.3 in | report |
| June 11, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 1,279 | 2.5 in | report |
| June 3, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 2.6 in | report |
| August 30, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 2.3 in | report |
| August 10, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 1,980 | 1.8 in | report |
| August 12, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 1.7 in | report |
| August 21, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 1,350 | 1.8 in | report |
| July 14, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 1.9 in | report |
| August 20, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 2 in | report |
| August 3, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 1.7 in | report |
| July 8, 1998 | Rainbow Trout | 652 | 7.7 in | report |
| June 12, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 246 | 7.9 in | report |
| June 12, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 9.6 in | report |
| July 10, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 550 | 7.2 in | report |
| June 21, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 949 | 6.7 in | report |
| June 14, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 850 | 7.3 in | report |
| July 20, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 3,500 | 2.2 in | report |
| August 6, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 4,086 | 2.2 in | report |
| May 31, 1991 | Lake Trout | 3,500 | 2.8 in | report |
| August 26, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | 2.2 in | report |
| June 1, 1984 | Sheefish | 3,500 | 3.4 in | report |
| June 29, 1981 | Sheefish | 3,100 | 2.1 in | report |
| August 28, 1974 | Rainbow Trout | 6,500 | 2.8 in | report |
| July 23, 1974 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | 2 in | report |
| September 20, 1973 | Coho Salmon | 5,100 | 3 in | report |
| July 2, 1972 | Arctic Grayling | 5,000 | 0.4 in | report |
| June 24, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 1,400 | 1.9 in | report |
| June 24, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 12,000 | 1.9 in | report |
| September 24, 1970 | Coho Salmon | 7,500 | 2.6 in | report |
| July 31, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 8,000 | 1.8 in | report |
| September 19, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 10,200 | 2.1 in | report |
| June 12, 1967 | Arctic Grayling | 17,000 | 0.4 in | report |
| August 2, 1966 | Rainbow Trout | 6,000 | 1.8 in | report |
| August 3, 1965 | Rainbow Trout | 5,900 | – | report |
| August 3, 1965 | Coho Salmon | 3,000 | – | report |
| August 12, 1964 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | 1.9 in | report |
| August 14, 1963 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 1.5 in | report |
| July 23, 1963 | Coho Salmon | 7,030 | 1.8 in | report |
| August 17, 1962 | Rainbow Trout | 5,060 | 2.3 in | report |
| July 22, 1962 | Rainbow Trout | 5,460 | 1.8 in | report |
| September 7, 1961 | Rainbow Trout | 8,800 | 1.1 in | report |
| August 16, 1961 | Rainbow Trout | 2,850 | 1.7 in | report |
| August 9, 1961 | Rainbow Trout | 960 | 1.7 in | report |
| August 9, 1961 | Rainbow Trout | 4,350 | 0.9 in | report |
| August 9, 1961 | Coho Salmon | 250 | 2.2 in | report |
| August 9, 1960 | Rainbow Trout | 1,100 | 1.9 in | report |
Access and facts
- Facilities
- restrooms, camping
Between Delta Junction and Tok: at Alaska Hwy mile 1383.7 turn south on Craig Lake Trail/Road and go 1 mile to a trail sign on the west side, then walk the 0.5-mile trail to the lake. There is an outhouse and a tent platform. The lake is about 21 acres and up to 76 feet deep.
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Common questions
What fish are at Craig Lake?
Fishing Craig Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 40 of 54 plants on record, ahead of Coho Salmon and 3 more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 4, 2026, averaging 2.9 in. Coho Salmon was last stocked September 20, 1973, averaging 2.4 in. Lake Trout was last stocked September 1, 2026, averaging 4.4 in. Arctic Grayling was last stocked July 2, 1972, averaging 0.4 in. 1 more species is on the stocking report. Lake chub and Slimy sculpin are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Craig Lake stocked?
Last stocked September 1, 2026. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 1960, most often in June and August. No plants recorded in 28 years between 1960 and 2026.
How big are the fish stocked at Craig Lake?
Stocked fish average 2.9 in. Rainbow Trout average 2.9 in. Coho Salmon average 2.4 in. Lake Trout average 4.4 in. Arctic Grayling average 0.4 in.
How do you get on Craig Lake?
Facilities include restrooms and camping. Between Delta Junction and Tok: at Alaska Hwy mile 1383.7 turn south on Craig Lake Trail/Road and go 1 mile to a trail sign on the west side, then walk the 0.5-mile trail to the lake. There is an outhouse and a tent platform. The lake is about 21 acres and up to 76 feet deep.