Donna Lake fishing

Donna Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout and Coho Salmon on the stocking report. It is stocked about 0.6 times a year since 1962, most often in July and August. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked
June 4, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
37
Since 1962
Species recorded
2
Average size
2.1 in
Elevation
1,631 ft

Fish at Donna Lake

2 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 36 plants · last June 4, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked June 4, 2026 · avg 2.1 in · 36 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Coho Salmon Stocked · 1 plant · last August 24, 1976

Last stocked August 24, 1976 · avg 2.4 in · 1 plant

Coho Salmon species guide

How Donna Lake is stocked

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

No plants recorded in 28 years between 1962 and 2026.

Fish stocked in 1962

4,100

Fish stocked in 1963

5,000

Fish stocked in 1964

7,410

Fish stocked in 1965

7,950

Fish stocked in 1966

10,000

Fish stocked in 1968

9,800

Fish stocked in 1969

10,000

Fish stocked in 1970

6,300

Fish stocked in 1971

50,000

Fish stocked in 1972

8,700

Fish stocked in 1973

29,000

Fish stocked in 1974

22,900

Fish stocked in 1976

23,100

Fish stocked in 1980

4,995

Fish stocked in 1983

15,900

Fish stocked in 1985

11,600

Fish stocked in 1987

11,600

Fish stocked in 1989

15,000

Fish stocked in 1991

11,600

Fish stocked in 1993

11,750

Fish stocked in 1995

11,533

Fish stocked in 1997

11,600

Fish stocked in 1999

11,488

Fish stocked in 2001

7,600

Fish stocked in 2003

7,600

Fish stocked in 2004

7,600

Fish stocked in 2006

7,600

Fish stocked in 2008

7,600

Fish stocked in 2010

7,523

Fish stocked in 2012

7,600

Fish stocked in 2014

7,600

Fish stocked in 2016

4,866

Fish stocked in 2018

8,000

Fish stocked in 2020

8,013

Fish stocked in 2022

8,010

Fish stocked in 2024

8,000

Fish stocked in 2026

8,019

Stocking history

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 4, 2026Rainbow Trout8,0192.3 inreport
June 12, 2024Rainbow Trout8,0002.3 inreport
June 8, 2022Rainbow Trout8,0102.2 inreport
May 27, 2020Rainbow Trout8,0132.3 inreport
June 1, 2018Rainbow Trout8,0002.3 inreport
June 11, 2016Rainbow Trout4,8662.5 inreport
June 3, 2014Rainbow Trout7,6002.6 inreport
August 30, 2012Rainbow Trout7,6002.3 inreport
August 10, 2010Rainbow Trout7,5231.8 inreport
August 12, 2008Rainbow Trout7,6001.7 inreport
August 21, 2006Rainbow Trout7,6001.8 inreport
July 14, 2004Rainbow Trout7,6001.9 inreport
August 20, 2003Rainbow Trout7,6002 inreport
August 3, 2001Rainbow Trout7,6001.7 inreport
July 26, 1999Rainbow Trout11,4882.1 inreport
August 13, 1997Rainbow Trout11,6002.2 inreport
July 27, 1995Rainbow Trout11,5331.9 inreport
July 20, 1993Rainbow Trout11,7502.2 inreport
August 6, 1991Rainbow Trout11,6002.2 inreport
August 10, 1989Rainbow Trout15,0001.8 inreport
August 26, 1987Rainbow Trout11,6002.2 inreport
August 26, 1985Rainbow Trout11,6002.1 inreport
September 14, 1983Rainbow Trout15,9002 inreport
July 23, 1980Rainbow Trout4,9951.8 inreport
August 24, 1976Coho Salmon23,1002.4 inreport
July 23, 1974Rainbow Trout22,9002.1 inreport
July 18, 1973Rainbow Trout29,0002.5 inreport
September 12, 1972Rainbow Trout8,7002.6 inreport
June 22, 1971Rainbow Trout50,0002 inreport
September 24, 1970Rainbow Trout6,3002.9 inreport
July 31, 1969Rainbow Trout10,0001.8 inreport
September 19, 1968Rainbow Trout9,8002.1 inreport
August 2, 1966Rainbow Trout10,0001.8 inreport
August 4, 1965Rainbow Trout7,9502 inreport
August 13, 1964Rainbow Trout7,4101.9 inreport
August 14, 1963Rainbow Trout5,0001.5 inreport
September 13, 1962Rainbow Trout4,1002.7 inreport

Access and facts

Nearest town
Delta Junction, AK
Facilities
restrooms

Park at the large pullout on the south side of the Alaska Highway at Mile 1391.8, about 30 miles southeast of Delta Junction, and follow the ATV trail about 3.6 miles to an ADF&G public-use cabin on the north shore, with an outhouse nearby. Low sections are boggy and rutted.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Alaska Department of Fish and Game before you go.

Nearest lakes

Little Donna Lake 0.9 mi last stocked June 4, 2026 Craig Lake 6.6 mi last stocked September 1, 2026 South Johnson Lake 8.1 mi last stocked August 30, 2012 Lisa Lake 8.2 mi last stocked June 4, 2026 Kenna Lake 20 mi last stocked June 8, 2022

Common questions

What fish are at Donna Lake?

Fishing Donna Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 36 of 37 plants on record, ahead of Coho Salmon. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 4, 2026, averaging 2.1 in. Coho Salmon was last stocked August 24, 1976, averaging 2.4 in.

When is Donna Lake stocked?

Last stocked June 4, 2026. It is stocked about 0.6 times a year since 1962, most often in July and August. No plants recorded in 28 years between 1962 and 2026.

How big are the fish stocked at Donna Lake?

Stocked fish average 2.1 in. Rainbow Trout average 2.1 in. Coho Salmon average 2.4 in.

How do you get on Donna Lake?

The nearest town is Delta Junction, AK. Facilities include restrooms. Park at the large pullout on the south side of the Alaska Highway at Mile 1391.8, about 30 miles southeast of Delta Junction, and follow the ATV trail about 3.6 miles to an ADF&G public-use cabin on the north shore, with an outhouse nearby. Low sections are boggy and rutted.

Which lakes near Donna Lake were stocked more recently?

Craig Lake (6.6 mi) was stocked more recently. Craig Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Coho Salmon.

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