Rainbow Trout Stocked · 9 plants · last August 22, 1960 Best: dawn, dusk Deadman Lake fishing
Deadman Lake fishing: not stocked since June 13, 1969. It was stocked with Rainbow Trout, Steelhead, and Arctic Grayling. Also recorded: Northern Pike and Burbot. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout, dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike, and dusk and night for Burbot.
- Last stocked
- June 13, 1969
- · Arctic Grayling
- Plants on record
- 16
- Since 1954
- Species stocked
- 3 (+2 also recorded)
- Average size
- 1.2 in
- Elevation
- 1,741 ft
Fish at Deadman Lake
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 9 plants · last August 22, 1960 Best: dawn, dusk 
Steelhead Stocked · 5 plants · last August 24, 1956 Last stocked August 24, 1956 · avg 1.2 in · 5 plants
Steelhead species guide
Arctic Grayling Stocked · 2 plants · last June 13, 1969 Last stocked June 13, 1969 · avg 0.4 in · 2 plants
Arctic Grayling species guide
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guide
Burbot Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Burbot species guideHow Deadman Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 9 years between 1954 and 1969.
Fish stocked in 1954
98,993
Fish stocked in 1955
135,000
Fish stocked in 1956
125,000
Fish stocked in 1957
44,000
Fish stocked in 1958
27,000
Fish stocked in 1960
7,000
Fish stocked in 1969
253,000
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 13, 1969 | Arctic Grayling | 133,000 | 0.4 in | report |
| June 10, 1969 | Arctic Grayling | 120,000 | 0.4 in | report |
| August 22, 1960 | Rainbow Trout | 7,000 | 2.4 in | report |
| June 20, 1958 | Rainbow Trout | 27,000 | 1.1 in | report |
| September 8, 1957 | Rainbow Trout | 44,000 | 1.9 in | report |
| August 24, 1956 | Steelhead | 0 | – | report |
| July 3, 1956 | Rainbow Trout | 125,000 | 1.6 in | report |
| June 29, 1955 | Rainbow Trout | 135,000 | 0.9 in | report |
| September 7, 1954 | Steelhead | 13,000 | 1.4 in | report |
| August 19, 1954 | Steelhead | 17,000 | 1.1 in | report |
| August 15, 1954 | Steelhead | 18,390 | 1.1 in | report |
| August 10, 1954 | Steelhead | 10,816 | 1.1 in | report |
| August 10, 1954 | Rainbow Trout | 6,613 | 1.2 in | report |
| August 6, 1954 | Rainbow Trout | 17,300 | 1.1 in | report |
| July 31, 1954 | Rainbow Trout | 4,178 | 1.1 in | report |
| July 31, 1954 | Rainbow Trout | 11,696 | 1.2 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Northway, AK
- Facilities
- camping
Deadman Lake Campground sits at Mile 1249.3 of the Alaska Highway inside Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge: 15 spruce-forest campsites, fire rings, picnic tables, and a boat ramp. The quarter-mile Taiga Trail leads to an observation deck and wildlife photo blind overlooking the lake.
Drafted by AI from the cited sources and checked before publishing.
Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Alaska Department of Fish and Game before you go.
About Deadman Lake
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Common questions
What fish are at Deadman Lake?
Fishing Deadman Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 9 of 16 plants on record, ahead of Steelhead and one more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked August 22, 1960, averaging 1.4 in. Steelhead was last stocked August 24, 1956, averaging 1.2 in. Arctic Grayling was last stocked June 13, 1969, averaging 0.4 in. Northern Pike and Burbot are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Deadman Lake stocked?
Not stocked since June 13, 1969. No plants recorded in 9 years between 1954 and 1969.
How big are the fish stocked at Deadman Lake?
Stocked fish average 1.2 in. Rainbow Trout average 1.4 in. Steelhead average 1.2 in. Arctic Grayling average 0.4 in.
How do you get on Deadman Lake?
The nearest town is Northway, AK. Facilities include camping. Deadman Lake Campground sits at Mile 1249.3 of the Alaska Highway inside Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge: 15 spruce-forest campsites, fire rings, picnic tables, and a boat ramp. The quarter-mile Taiga Trail leads to an observation deck and wildlife photo blind overlooking the lake.
Which lakes near Deadman Lake were stocked more recently?
Jatahmund Lake (23.5 mi), Four Mile Lake (45.7 mi), Jan Lake (87.5 mi), Monte Lake (89.8 mi), and Lake Kathleen (91.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Jatahmund Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Four Mile Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Jan Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Steelhead, and Arctic Grayling, Monte Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Lake Kathleen is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.