Coho Salmon Stocked · 15 plants · last July 22, 2014 Last stocked July 22, 2014 · avg 2.8 in · 15 plants
Coho Salmon species guideDark Lake fishing
Dark Lake fishing has Coho Salmon and Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Dolly Varden. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 1999, most often in July and August. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- June 11, 2026
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 30
- Since 1999
- Species stocked
- 2 (+1 also recorded)
- Average size
- 2.5 in
- Elevation
- 87 ft
Fish at Dark Lake
Coho Salmon Stocked · 15 plants · last July 22, 2014 
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 15 plants · last June 11, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Dolly Varden Confirmed present
How Dark Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 2003, 2005, and 2021.
Fish stocked in 1999
10,000
Fish stocked in 2000
7,500
Fish stocked in 2001
8,500
Fish stocked in 2002
12,711
Fish stocked in 2004
14,974
Fish stocked in 2006
3,976
Fish stocked in 2007
7,479
Fish stocked in 2008
7,495
Fish stocked in 2009
7,491
Fish stocked in 2010
8,235
Fish stocked in 2011
12,503
Fish stocked in 2012
12,379
Fish stocked in 2013
14,512
Fish stocked in 2014
11,516
Fish stocked in 2015
8,824
Fish stocked in 2016
10,588
Fish stocked in 2017
5,240
Fish stocked in 2018
4,626
Fish stocked in 2019
5,488
Fish stocked in 2020
4,625
Fish stocked in 2022
4,156
Fish stocked in 2023
3,882
Fish stocked in 2024
6,270
Fish stocked in 2025
6,277
Fish stocked in 2026
5,859
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 5,859 | 2.5 in | report |
| June 6, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 6,277 | 2.2 in | report |
| July 11, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 6,270 | 2.4 in | report |
| August 15, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 3,882 | 1.9 in | report |
| July 28, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 4,156 | 1.9 in | report |
| July 28, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 4,625 | 2.2 in | report |
| July 17, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 5,488 | 1.9 in | report |
| August 7, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 4,626 | 1.9 in | report |
| July 31, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 5,240 | 1.8 in | report |
| July 8, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 10,588 | 1.9 in | report |
| July 9, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 8,824 | 1.7 in | report |
| September 5, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 2,535 | 2.6 in | report |
| July 22, 2014 | Coho Salmon | 8,981 | 2.6 in | report |
| August 24, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 5,662 | 2.3 in | report |
| August 6, 2013 | Coho Salmon | 8,850 | 2.7 in | report |
| September 25, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 4,879 | 2.2 in | report |
| August 25, 2012 | Coho Salmon | 7,500 | 2.5 in | report |
| August 31, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 5,003 | 2.4 in | report |
| August 8, 2011 | Coho Salmon | 7,500 | 2.6 in | report |
| August 26, 2010 | Coho Salmon | 8,235 | 2.7 in | report |
| August 27, 2009 | Coho Salmon | 7,491 | 2.8 in | report |
| September 17, 2008 | Coho Salmon | 7,495 | 2.8 in | report |
| August 22, 2007 | Coho Salmon | 7,479 | 2.6 in | report |
| October 9, 2006 | Coho Salmon | 3,976 | 3.1 in | report |
| July 30, 2004 | Coho Salmon | 10,848 | 2.3 in | report |
| March 9, 2004 | Coho Salmon | 4,126 | 4.2 in | report |
| October 8, 2002 | Coho Salmon | 12,711 | 3.9 in | report |
| July 18, 2001 | Coho Salmon | 8,500 | 2.6 in | report |
| August 2, 2000 | Coho Salmon | 7,500 | 2.2 in | report |
| September 3, 1999 | Coho Salmon | 10,000 | 2.8 in | report |
Access and facts
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 Dark Lake?
Fishing Dark Lake is as likely for Coho Salmon and Rainbow Trout. Each accounts for 15 of 30 plants on record. Coho Salmon was last stocked July 22, 2014, averaging 2.8 in. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 11, 2026, averaging 2.1 in. Dolly Varden is recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Dark Lake stocked?
Last stocked June 11, 2026. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 1999, most often in July and August. No plants recorded in 2003, 2005, and 2021.
How big are the fish stocked at Dark Lake?
Stocked fish average 2.5 in. Coho Salmon average 2.8 in. Rainbow Trout average 2.1 in.
Which lakes near Dark Lake were stocked more recently?
Tanignak Lake (2.2 mi) and Long Lake (2.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Tanignak Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Long Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.