Dawn Lake fishing

Dawn Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 1992, most often in June and August. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

AI-generated illustration, not a photo of this lake
Last stocked
June 3, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
32
Since 1992
Species recorded
1
Average size
2.2 in
Elevation
244 ft

Fish at Dawn Lake

1 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 32 plants · last June 3, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked June 3, 2026 · avg 2.2 in · 32 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

How Dawn Lake is stocked

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

No plants recorded in 1994, 1997, and 1998.

Fish stocked in 1992

2,360

Fish stocked in 1993

2,360

Fish stocked in 1995

2,360

Fish stocked in 1996

2,360

Fish stocked in 1999

2,418

Fish stocked in 2000

2,400

Fish stocked in 2001

2,442

Fish stocked in 2002

2,400

Fish stocked in 2003

2,450

Fish stocked in 2004

2,402

Fish stocked in 2005

1,800

Fish stocked in 2006

1,666

Fish stocked in 2007

2,400

Fish stocked in 2008

2,300

Fish stocked in 2009

2,400

Fish stocked in 2010

2,400

Fish stocked in 2011

2,526

Fish stocked in 2012

3,000

Fish stocked in 2013

3,000

Fish stocked in 2014

3,005

Fish stocked in 2015

3,583

Fish stocked in 2016

1,488

Fish stocked in 2017

2,102

Fish stocked in 2018

2,230

Fish stocked in 2019

1,899

Fish stocked in 2020

1,864

Fish stocked in 2021

1,900

Fish stocked in 2022

2,022

Fish stocked in 2023

3,300

Fish stocked in 2024

4,000

Fish stocked in 2025

6,002

Fish stocked in 2026

3,000

Stocking history

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 3, 2026Rainbow Trout3,0002.7 inreport
May 30, 2025Rainbow Trout6,0022.6 inreport
June 10, 2024Rainbow Trout4,0002.6 inreport
June 1, 2023Rainbow Trout3,3002.4 inreport
June 4, 2022Rainbow Trout2,0222.5 inreport
June 4, 2021Rainbow Trout1,9002.9 inreport
May 29, 2020Rainbow Trout1,8642.5 inreport
June 5, 2019Rainbow Trout1,8992.9 inreport
June 6, 2018Rainbow Trout2,2302.8 inreport
June 5, 2017Rainbow Trout2,1022.6 inreport
June 6, 2016Rainbow Trout1,4882.4 inreport
June 11, 2015Rainbow Trout3,5832.8 inreport
September 3, 2014Rainbow Trout3,0052.7 inreport
September 4, 2013Rainbow Trout3,0002.2 inreport
August 27, 2012Rainbow Trout3,0002.3 inreport
September 16, 2011Rainbow Trout2,5262.5 inreport
August 13, 2010Rainbow Trout2,4001.8 inreport
September 8, 2009Rainbow Trout2,4002.1 inreport
August 22, 2008Rainbow Trout2,3001.8 inreport
August 31, 2007Rainbow Trout2,4002 inreport
August 25, 2006Rainbow Trout1,6661.7 inreport
August 24, 2005Rainbow Trout1,8001.9 inreport
August 25, 2004Rainbow Trout2,4022.1 inreport
August 29, 2003Rainbow Trout2,4501.9 inreport
August 8, 2002Rainbow Trout2,4001.9 inreport
August 13, 2001Rainbow Trout2,4421.7 inreport
July 31, 2000Rainbow Trout2,4001.8 inreport
August 2, 1999Rainbow Trout2,4182 inreport
July 22, 1996Rainbow Trout2,3602 inreport
July 31, 1995Rainbow Trout2,3602 inreport
July 29, 1993Rainbow Trout2,3601.8 inreport
July 21, 1992Rainbow Trout2,3601.9 inreport

Access and facts

Small borough park lake south of the Parks Hwy. From Mile 51.6 take Johnson Rd 1.5 miles, then Dawn Lake Dr and Dawn Lake Ct to the cul-de-sac. A wet trail of wooden pallets runs about 100 yards to an unimproved launch. Gravel parking, no toilets. Most shoreline is private.

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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 Dawn Lake?

Fishing Dawn Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. All 32 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 3, 2026, averaging 2.2 in.

When is Dawn Lake stocked?

Last stocked June 3, 2026. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 1992, most often in June and August. No plants recorded in 1994, 1997, and 1998.

How big are the fish stocked at Dawn Lake?

Rainbow Trout stocked at Dawn Lake average 2.2 in.

How do you get on Dawn Lake?

Small borough park lake south of the Parks Hwy. From Mile 51.6 take Johnson Rd 1.5 miles, then Dawn Lake Dr and Dawn Lake Ct to the cul-de-sac. A wet trail of wooden pallets runs about 100 yards to an unimproved launch. Gravel parking, no toilets. Most shoreline is private.

Which lakes near Dawn Lake were stocked more recently?

Golden Lake (3.4 mi) was stocked more recently. Golden Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

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