Crystal Lake fishing

Crystal Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Northern Pike. It is stocked about once a year since 1992, most often in May and August. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike.

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Last stocked
May 21, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
34
Since 1992
Species stocked
1 (+1 also recorded)
Average size
4.5 in
Elevation
195 ft

Fish at Crystal Lake

1 stocked · 1 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 34 plants · last May 21, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked May 21, 2026 · avg 4.5 in · 34 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

How Crystal Lake is stocked

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

No plants recorded in 1997, 1998, and 2006.

Fish stocked in 1992

14,195

Fish stocked in 1993

13,170

Fish stocked in 1994

13,178

Fish stocked in 1995

13,170

Fish stocked in 1996

13,170

Fish stocked in 1999

10,251

Fish stocked in 2000

10,215

Fish stocked in 2001

10,200

Fish stocked in 2002

10,200

Fish stocked in 2003

5,127

Fish stocked in 2004

10,200

Fish stocked in 2005

12,975

Fish stocked in 2007

17,305

Fish stocked in 2008

17,638

Fish stocked in 2009

17,373

Fish stocked in 2010

17,300

Fish stocked in 2011

18,115

Fish stocked in 2012

17,300

Fish stocked in 2013

17,800

Fish stocked in 2014

17,295

Fish stocked in 2015

28,159

Fish stocked in 2016

12,488

Fish stocked in 2017

1,832

Fish stocked in 2018

1,835

Fish stocked in 2019

2,476

Fish stocked in 2020

2,534

Fish stocked in 2021

2,447

Fish stocked in 2022

2,014

Fish stocked in 2023

1,973

Fish stocked in 2024

1,977

Fish stocked in 2025

1,790

Fish stocked in 2026

1,702

Stocking history

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
May 21, 2026Rainbow Trout1,70210.5 inreport
May 13, 2025Rainbow Trout1,79010.2 inreport
May 21, 2024Rainbow Trout1,9779.6 inreport
May 24, 2023Rainbow Trout1,97310.1 inreport
June 4, 2022Rainbow Trout2,0149.9 inreport
May 29, 2021Rainbow Trout2,44710.4 inreport
May 6, 2020Rainbow Trout2,53410.3 inreport
May 10, 2019Rainbow Trout2,47610.4 inreport
May 12, 2018Rainbow Trout1,8359.8 inreport
May 22, 2017Rainbow Trout1,8328.5 inreport
June 20, 2016Rainbow Trout2,0202.4 inreport
June 6, 2016Rainbow Trout10,4682.4 inreport
July 8, 2015Rainbow Trout11,1993.2 inreport
June 30, 2015Rainbow Trout16,9603 inreport
September 2, 2014Rainbow Trout17,2952.6 inreport
September 4, 2013Rainbow Trout17,8002.2 inreport
August 30, 2012Rainbow Trout17,3002.3 inreport
May 17, 2011Rainbow Trout18,1153 inreport
August 20, 2010Rainbow Trout17,3002 inreport
September 9, 2009Rainbow Trout17,3732.1 inreport
August 28, 2008Rainbow Trout17,6382 inreport
August 20, 2007Rainbow Trout17,3051.8 inreport
August 29, 2005Rainbow Trout12,9752 inreport
August 24, 2004Rainbow Trout10,2002.2 inreport
August 28, 2003Rainbow Trout5,1272.2 inreport
August 6, 2002Rainbow Trout10,2001.9 inreport
August 14, 2001Rainbow Trout10,2002 inreport
July 27, 2000Rainbow Trout10,2151.7 inreport
August 18, 1999Rainbow Trout10,2512 inreport
July 17, 1996Rainbow Trout13,1701.8 inreport
July 26, 1995Rainbow Trout13,1702 inreport
July 12, 1994Rainbow Trout13,1781.8 inreport
July 28, 1993Rainbow Trout13,1702 inreport
July 14, 1992Rainbow Trout14,1952 inreport

Access and facts

Facilities
restrooms

From Parks Hwy Mile 69.2 take Long Lake Rd, which becomes Crystal Lake Rd, and on to public access with parking and a boat launch (ADF&G). Its site review of the borough access lists a short trail, gravel parking, a gravel ramp, and a toilet. Most shoreline is private. 132 acres, max depth 24 ft.

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

Nearest lakes

Florence Lake 0.8 mi last stocked June 10, 2026 Boot Lake 1 mi last stocked June 15, 2010 Little Lonely Lake 1 mi last stocked June 10, 2026 Vera Lake 1.2 mi last stocked June 10, 2026 Honeybee Lake 1.6 mi last stocked May 29, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Crystal Lake?

Fishing Crystal Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. All 34 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 21, 2026, averaging 4.5 in. Northern Pike is recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Crystal Lake stocked?

Last stocked May 21, 2026. It is stocked about once a year since 1992, most often in May and August. No plants recorded in 1997, 1998, and 2006.

How big are the fish stocked at Crystal Lake?

Rainbow Trout stocked at Crystal Lake average 4.5 in.

How do you get on Crystal Lake?

Facilities include restrooms. From Parks Hwy Mile 69.2 take Long Lake Rd, which becomes Crystal Lake Rd, and on to public access with parking and a boat launch (ADF&G). Its site review of the borough access lists a short trail, gravel parking, a gravel ramp, and a toilet. Most shoreline is private. 132 acres, max depth 24 ft.

Which lakes near Crystal Lake were stocked more recently?

Florence Lake (0.8 mi), Little Lonely Lake (1 mi), Vera Lake (1.2 mi), and Honeybee Lake (1.6 mi) were stocked more recently. Florence Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Little Lonely Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Vera Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Honeybee Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

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