Doc Lake fishing

Doc Lake fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Coho Salmon, Chinook Salmon, and Arctic Char on a natural lake. It is stocked about 0.5 times a year since 1973, 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 17, 2026; Jun 17 · Rainbow Trout
Plants on record: 27; Since 1973
Species recorded: 4
Average size: 2.5 in
Elevation: 1,762 ft

Fish at Doc Lake

4 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 23 plants · last June 17, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked June 17, 2026 · avg 2.2 in · 23 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

Arctic Char Stocked · 2 plants · last July 19, 1989

Last stocked July 19, 1989 · avg 3.9 in · 2 plants

Chinook Salmon Stocked · 1 plant · last June 18, 1985

Last stocked June 18, 1985 · avg 4.8 in · 1 plant

Chinook Salmon species guide

Coho Salmon Stocked · 1 plant · last September 20, 1973

Last stocked September 20, 1973 · avg 3 in · 1 plant

Coho Salmon species guide

How Doc Lake is stocked

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

No plants recorded in 30 years between 1973 and 2026.

Fish stocked in 1973

2,400

Fish stocked in 1983

600

Fish stocked in 1985

200

Fish stocked in 1987

1,500

Fish stocked in 1988

1,040

Fish stocked in 1989

620

Fish stocked in 1991

600

Fish stocked in 1993

500

Fish stocked in 1995

500

Fish stocked in 1997

500

Fish stocked in 1999

556

Fish stocked in 2001

500

Fish stocked in 2004

506

Fish stocked in 2006

500

Fish stocked in 2008

500

Fish stocked in 2010

300

Fish stocked in 2012

414

Fish stocked in 2014

405

Fish stocked in 2016

411

Fish stocked in 2018

400

Fish stocked in 2020

417

Fish stocked in 2022

413

Fish stocked in 2024

400

Fish stocked in 2026

400

Stocking history

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
June 17, 2026	Rainbow Trout	400	2.3 in	report
June 5, 2024	Rainbow Trout	400	2.3 in	report
June 14, 2022	Rainbow Trout	413	2.4 in	report
June 2, 2020	Rainbow Trout	417	2.3 in	report
June 6, 2018	Rainbow Trout	400	2.5 in	report
May 23, 2016	Rainbow Trout	411	2.2 in	report
May 29, 2014	Rainbow Trout	405	2.5 in	report
August 22, 2012	Rainbow Trout	414	2.1 in	report
June 7, 2010	Rainbow Trout	300	3.2 in	report
August 14, 2008	Rainbow Trout	500	2 in	report
August 30, 2006	Rainbow Trout	500	1.9 in	report
August 17, 2004	Rainbow Trout	506	2.1 in	report
August 8, 2001	Rainbow Trout	500	1.8 in	report
August 9, 1999	Rainbow Trout	556	2.2 in	report
August 21, 1997	Rainbow Trout	500	2.5 in	report
July 18, 1995	Rainbow Trout	500	1.8 in	report
July 29, 1993	Rainbow Trout	500	1.9 in	report
July 31, 1991	Rainbow Trout	600	2.1 in	report
August 8, 1989	Rainbow Trout	520	1.8 in	report
July 19, 1989	Arctic Char	100	4.8 in	report
August 17, 1988	Rainbow Trout	520	1.8 in	report
June 28, 1988	Arctic Char	520	2.9 in	report
August 25, 1987	Rainbow Trout	1,500	2.2 in	report
June 18, 1985	Chinook Salmon	200	4.8 in	report
September 14, 1983	Rainbow Trout	600	2 in	report
September 20, 1973	Coho Salmon	1,200	3 in	report
August 29, 1973	Rainbow Trout	1,200	2.8 in	report

Access and facts

Water type: natural lake
Nearest town: Delta Junction, AK

From Mile 257.6 Richardson Hwy take Meadows Road to the trailhead between North and South Twin lakes. Walk east 0.4 mi to a T, go left 0.34 mi to a Y, stay right about 200 yd; the lake sits down a steep hill. It is on Army land (Donnelly Training Area). No facilities.

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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 Doc Lake?

Fishing Doc Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 23 of 27 plants on record, ahead of Arctic Char and 2 more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 17, 2026, averaging 2.2 in. Arctic Char was last stocked July 19, 1989, averaging 3.9 in. Chinook Salmon was last stocked June 18, 1985, averaging 4.8 in. Coho Salmon was last stocked September 20, 1973, averaging 3 in.

When is Doc Lake stocked?

Last stocked June 17, 2026. It is stocked about 0.5 times a year since 1973, most often in June and August. No plants recorded in 30 years between 1973 and 2026.

How big are the fish stocked at Doc Lake?

Stocked fish average 2.5 in. Rainbow Trout average 2.2 in. Arctic Char average 3.9 in. Chinook Salmon average 4.8 in. Coho Salmon average 3 in.

How do you get on Doc Lake?

The nearest town is Delta Junction, AK. From Mile 257.6 Richardson Hwy take Meadows Road to the trailhead between North and South Twin lakes. Walk east 0.4 mi to a T, go left 0.34 mi to a Y, stay right about 200 yd; the lake sits down a steep hill. It is on Army land (Donnelly Training Area). No facilities.

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