Arctic Char Stocked · 24 plants · last June 9, 2026
Last stocked June 9, 2026 · avg 8.5 in · 24 plants
Dick Lake fishing
Dick Lake fishing has Arctic Grayling, Rainbow Trout, Coho Salmon, and Arctic Char on the stocking report. Also recorded: Burbot and Slimy Sculpin. It is stocked about 0.7 times a year since 1966, most often in June and August. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and dusk and night for Burbot.
- Last stocked
- June 9, 2026
- · Arctic Char
- Plants on record
- 41
- Since 1966
- Species stocked
- 4 (+2 also recorded)
- Average size
- 5.5 in
- Elevation
- 2,929 ft
Fish at Dick Lake
Arctic Grayling Stocked · 12 plants · last June 16, 2000 Last stocked June 16, 2000 · avg 1 in · 12 plants
Arctic Grayling species guide
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 3 plants · last June 9, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk 
Coho Salmon Stocked · 2 plants · last August 14, 1972 Last stocked August 14, 1972 · avg 2 in · 2 plants
Coho Salmon species guide
Burbot Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Burbot species guide Slimy Sculpin Confirmed present
How Dick Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 26 years between 1966 and 2026.
Fish stocked in 1966
19,500
Fish stocked in 1968
20,000
Fish stocked in 1969
10,000
Fish stocked in 1970
9,900
Fish stocked in 1972
8,000
Fish stocked in 1983
16,000
Fish stocked in 1984
10,000
Fish stocked in 1986
10,000
Fish stocked in 1988
10,000
Fish stocked in 1990
10,000
Fish stocked in 1992
10,000
Fish stocked in 1994
10,000
Fish stocked in 1995
4,000
Fish stocked in 1996
14,000
Fish stocked in 1998
1,000
Fish stocked in 2000
1,867
Fish stocked in 2002
4,000
Fish stocked in 2003
2,162
Fish stocked in 2005
2,014
Fish stocked in 2007
3,051
Fish stocked in 2009
3,000
Fish stocked in 2010
2,952
Fish stocked in 2012
490
Fish stocked in 2013
508
Fish stocked in 2014
500
Fish stocked in 2016
1,000
Fish stocked in 2018
1,059
Fish stocked in 2019
1,001
Fish stocked in 2020
1,097
Fish stocked in 2021
1,040
Fish stocked in 2022
1,002
Fish stocked in 2023
1,000
Fish stocked in 2024
8,565
Fish stocked in 2025
1,008
Fish stocked in 2026
8,039
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2026 | Arctic Char | 902 | 11 in | report |
| June 9, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 7,137 | 2.2 in | report |
| June 9, 2025 | Arctic Char | 1,008 | 9.9 in | report |
| June 6, 2024 | Arctic Char | 1,556 | 10.3 in | report |
| June 6, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 7,009 | 2.3 in | report |
| June 9, 2023 | Arctic Char | 1,000 | 10.3 in | report |
| June 10, 2022 | Arctic Char | 1,002 | 11.2 in | report |
| May 25, 2021 | Arctic Char | 1,040 | 10.1 in | report |
| June 4, 2020 | Arctic Char | 1,097 | 9.4 in | report |
| June 14, 2019 | Arctic Char | 1,001 | 10.4 in | report |
| June 5, 2018 | Arctic Char | 1,059 | 11.1 in | report |
| June 3, 2016 | Arctic Char | 1,000 | 9.9 in | report |
| May 28, 2014 | Arctic Char | 500 | 10.4 in | report |
| June 20, 2013 | Arctic Char | 508 | 11.2 in | report |
| June 26, 2012 | Arctic Char | 490 | 9.3 in | report |
| August 23, 2010 | Arctic Char | 2,952 | 2.7 in | report |
| August 14, 2009 | Arctic Char | 3,000 | 2.7 in | report |
| August 23, 2007 | Arctic Char | 3,051 | 2.8 in | report |
| May 19, 2005 | Arctic Char | 2,014 | 9.2 in | report |
| June 16, 2003 | Arctic Char | 1,971 | 9.2 in | report |
| June 16, 2003 | Arctic Char | 191 | 12.1 in | report |
| August 14, 2002 | Arctic Char | 4,000 | 2.8 in | report |
| June 16, 2000 | Arctic Grayling | 346 | 7.9 in | report |
| June 16, 2000 | Arctic Char | 1,521 | 10.4 in | report |
| June 5, 1998 | Arctic Char | 1,000 | 8.4 in | report |
| September 25, 1996 | Arctic Char | 4,000 | 4.4 in | report |
| June 7, 1996 | Arctic Grayling | 10,000 | 0 in | report |
| June 19, 1995 | Arctic Char | 4,000 | 3.8 in | report |
| May 27, 1994 | Arctic Grayling | 10,000 | 0.5 in | report |
| June 15, 1992 | Arctic Grayling | 10,000 | 0.5 in | report |
| June 13, 1990 | Arctic Grayling | 10,000 | 0.5 in | report |
| June 13, 1988 | Arctic Grayling | 10,000 | 0.5 in | report |
| June 11, 1986 | Arctic Grayling | 10,000 | 0.5 in | report |
| June 13, 1984 | Arctic Grayling | 10,000 | 0.4 in | report |
| June 5, 1983 | Arctic Grayling | 16,000 | 0.4 in | report |
| August 14, 1972 | Coho Salmon | 8,000 | 2.3 in | report |
| July 1, 1970 | Coho Salmon | 9,900 | 1.7 in | report |
| June 13, 1969 | Arctic Grayling | 10,000 | 0.4 in | report |
| June 13, 1968 | Arctic Grayling | 20,000 | 0.4 in | report |
| July 14, 1966 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 1.6 in | report |
| June 14, 1966 | Arctic Grayling | 14,500 | 0.4 in | report |
Access and facts
On the east side of the Richardson Highway at Mile 173.2. ADF&G says a narrow side road with no turnaround space leads in, then a short trail to the lake. About 14 hectares, max depth about 11 m. Alaska.org calls it a quiet stop you may have to yourself.
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Common questions
What fish are at Dick Lake?
Fishing Dick Lake usually means Arctic Char: Arctic Char accounts for 24 of 41 plants on record, ahead of Arctic Grayling and 2 more. Arctic Char was last stocked June 9, 2026, averaging 8.5 in. Arctic Grayling was last stocked June 16, 2000, averaging 1 in. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 9, 2026, averaging 2 in. Coho Salmon was last stocked August 14, 1972, averaging 2 in. Burbot and Slimy Sculpin are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Dick Lake stocked?
Last stocked June 9, 2026. It is stocked about 0.7 times a year since 1966, most often in June and August. No plants recorded in 26 years between 1966 and 2026.
How big are the fish stocked at Dick Lake?
Stocked fish average 5.5 in. Arctic Char average 8.5 in. Arctic Grayling average 1 in. Rainbow Trout average 2 in. Coho Salmon average 2 in.
How do you get on Dick Lake?
On the east side of the Richardson Highway at Mile 173.2. ADF&G says a narrow side road with no turnaround space leads in, then a short trail to the lake. About 14 hectares, max depth about 11 m. Alaska.org calls it a quiet stop you may have to yourself.