Doc Lake fishing

Fishing at Doc Lake has Rainbow Trout, Coho Salmon, Chinook Salmon, and Arctic Char on the stocking report. 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.

Last stocked

June 17, 2026

Plants on record

27

Since 1973

Species recorded

4

Average size

2.5 in

Elevation

1,762 ft

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How Doc Lake is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the last week of July. In 2026 it was June 17, 2026, earlier than usual.

No plants recorded in 30 years between 1973 and 2026.

Fish at Doc Lake

Fishing Doc Lake is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 23 of 27 plants on record, ahead of Arctic Char and 2 more.

Rainbow Trout 23 plants
Plants
23 of 27
Last stocked
June 17, 2026
Average length
2.2 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Arctic Char 2 plants
Plants
2 of 27
Last stocked
July 19, 1989
Average length
3.9 in
Chinook Salmon 1 plant
Plants
1 of 27
Last stocked
June 18, 1985
Average length
4.8 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Chinook Salmon guide.

Coho Salmon 1 plant
Plants
1 of 27
Last stocked
September 20, 1973
Average length
3 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Coho Salmon guide.

Fish stocked per year

  • 2,4001973
  • 6001983
  • 2001985
  • 1,5001987
  • 1,0401988
  • 6201989
  • 6001991
  • 5001993
  • 5001995
  • 5001997
  • 5561999
  • 5002001
  • 5062004
  • 5002006
  • 5002008
  • 3002010
  • 4142012
  • 4052014
  • 4112016
  • 4002018
  • 4172020
  • 4132022
  • 4002024
  • 4002026

Stocking history

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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
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Species stocked here

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.

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