Rainbow Trout Stocked · 33 plants · last June 10, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Crater Lake fishing
Crater Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout, Coho Salmon, and Arctic Char on the stocking report. Also recorded: Slimy Sculpin. It is stocked about 0.7 times a year since 1961, most often in June and July. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- June 10, 2026
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 46
- Since 1961
- Species stocked
- 3 (+1 also recorded)
- Average size
- 2.1 in
- Elevation
- 2,622 ft
Fish at Crater Lake
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 33 plants · last June 10, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Arctic Char Stocked · 7 plants · last May 29, 2025
Last stocked May 29, 2025 · avg 2.3 in · 7 plants
Coho Salmon Stocked · 6 plants · last June 25, 1982 Last stocked June 25, 1982 · avg 2.1 in · 6 plants
Coho Salmon species guide Slimy Sculpin Confirmed present
How Crater Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 25 years between 1961 and 2026.
Fish stocked in 1961
2,000
Fish stocked in 1966
1,000
Fish stocked in 1968
4,000
Fish stocked in 1969
8,000
Fish stocked in 1970
13,800
Fish stocked in 1972
7,000
Fish stocked in 1973
4,000
Fish stocked in 1976
5,000
Fish stocked in 1977
2,500
Fish stocked in 1978
2,000
Fish stocked in 1979
4,026
Fish stocked in 1981
4,996
Fish stocked in 1982
6,072
Fish stocked in 1984
2,650
Fish stocked in 1986
3,185
Fish stocked in 1988
3,200
Fish stocked in 1990
3,200
Fish stocked in 1992
3,400
Fish stocked in 1994
3,200
Fish stocked in 1996
3,200
Fish stocked in 1999
3,600
Fish stocked in 2001
3,200
Fish stocked in 2003
2,517
Fish stocked in 2004
3,193
Fish stocked in 2006
3,000
Fish stocked in 2008
4,000
Fish stocked in 2010
3,200
Fish stocked in 2012
2,247
Fish stocked in 2014
2,000
Fish stocked in 2015
1,500
Fish stocked in 2016
2,000
Fish stocked in 2017
1,500
Fish stocked in 2018
2,000
Fish stocked in 2019
1,506
Fish stocked in 2020
2,000
Fish stocked in 2021
1,500
Fish stocked in 2022
2,002
Fish stocked in 2023
1,503
Fish stocked in 2024
2,031
Fish stocked in 2025
1,500
Fish stocked in 2026
2,000
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 10, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 2.3 in | report |
| May 29, 2025 | Arctic Char | 1,500 | 2 in | report |
| June 11, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 2,031 | 2.2 in | report |
| June 8, 2023 | Arctic Char | 1,503 | 1.9 in | report |
| June 16, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 2,002 | 2.4 in | report |
| June 10, 2021 | Arctic Char | 1,500 | 1.9 in | report |
| June 9, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 2.5 in | report |
| June 10, 2019 | Arctic Char | 1,506 | 2.4 in | report |
| June 12, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 2.5 in | report |
| June 5, 2017 | Arctic Char | 1,500 | 2 in | report |
| May 31, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 2.4 in | report |
| June 11, 2015 | Arctic Char | 1,500 | 2.2 in | report |
| June 12, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 2.7 in | report |
| June 26, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 2,247 | 3.6 in | report |
| August 17, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 3,200 | 1.8 in | report |
| August 20, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | 1.8 in | report |
| September 1, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 1.9 in | report |
| August 9, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 3,193 | 2 in | report |
| August 12, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 2,517 | 1.7 in | report |
| August 22, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 3,200 | 2.2 in | report |
| August 5, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 3,600 | 2.1 in | report |
| July 19, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 3,200 | 1.8 in | report |
| July 16, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 1,600 | 1.9 in | report |
| June 23, 1994 | Arctic Char | 1,600 | 3.7 in | report |
| July 30, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 3,400 | 2.1 in | report |
| July 25, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 3,200 | 2.1 in | report |
| August 5, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 3,200 | 2 in | report |
| September 4, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 3,185 | 2.2 in | report |
| July 16, 1984 | Rainbow Trout | 2,650 | 2 in | report |
| August 11, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 4,990 | 1.8 in | report |
| June 25, 1982 | Coho Salmon | 1,082 | 2.2 in | report |
| September 25, 1981 | Rainbow Trout | 4,996 | 2.4 in | report |
| October 10, 1979 | Rainbow Trout | 4,026 | 1.6 in | report |
| August 18, 1978 | Coho Salmon | 2,000 | 2.6 in | report |
| June 7, 1977 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 2.7 in | report |
| June 18, 1976 | Coho Salmon | 5,000 | 1.9 in | report |
| July 16, 1973 | Coho Salmon | 4,000 | 2 in | report |
| August 14, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 7,000 | 1.7 in | report |
| July 1, 1970 | Coho Salmon | 6,900 | – | report |
| July 1, 1970 | Coho Salmon | 6,900 | 1.7 in | report |
| July 17, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | – | report |
| July 17, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | 1.4 in | report |
| July 29, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | – | report |
| July 29, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 1.5 in | report |
| July 14, 1966 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 1.6 in | report |
| September 11, 1961 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | – | report |
Access and facts
Small roadside lake off the Lake Louise Road north of the Glenn Highway. ADF&G gives the access as a pullout at about Mile 1.1 (its older area guide says Mile 1.5, west side), then a 0.1-mile trail down a steep hill to the water. About 5 hectares, max depth about 5 m.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Alaska Department of Fish and Game before you go.
About Crater Lake
Access to the lake involves following a trail down a steep hill. (adfg.alaska.gov, accessed October 5, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Crater Lake?
Fishing Crater Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 33 of 46 plants on record, ahead of Arctic Char and one more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 10, 2026, averaging 2.1 in. Arctic Char was last stocked May 29, 2025, averaging 2.3 in. Coho Salmon was last stocked June 25, 1982, averaging 2.1 in. Slimy Sculpin is recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Crater Lake stocked?
Last stocked June 10, 2026. It is stocked about 0.7 times a year since 1961, most often in June and July. No plants recorded in 25 years between 1961 and 2026.
How big are the fish stocked at Crater Lake?
Stocked fish average 2.1 in. Rainbow Trout average 2.1 in. Arctic Char average 2.3 in. Coho Salmon average 2.1 in.
How do you get on Crater Lake?
Small roadside lake off the Lake Louise Road north of the Glenn Highway. ADF&G gives the access as a pullout at about Mile 1.1 (its older area guide says Mile 1.5, west side), then a 0.1-mile trail down a steep hill to the water. About 5 hectares, max depth about 5 m.
Which lakes near Crater Lake were stocked more recently?
Tex Smith Lake (2.8 mi) was stocked more recently. Tex Smith Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Coho Salmon, and Arctic Char.