Donna Lake fishing

Fishing at Donna Lake 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.

Last stocked

June 4, 2026

Plants on record

37

Since 1962

Species recorded

2

Average size

2.1 in

Elevation

1,631 ft

Access and facts

Nearest town
Delta Junction, AK

Reached via a trail from a turnout on the Alaska Highway between mileposts 1391 and 1392, about 30 miles southeast of Delta Junction. A free public-use cabin sits on the lake; the trail is mostly dry near the highway but turns boggy and muddy farther in.

Sources: shore_notes , nearest_town

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How Donna Lake is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of August. In 2026 it was June 4, 2026, earlier than usual.

No plants recorded in 28 years between 1962 and 2026.

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

Fish at Donna Lake

Fishing Donna Lake is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 36 of 37 plants on record, ahead of Coho Salmon.

Rainbow Trout 36 plants
Plants
36 of 37
Last stocked
June 4, 2026
Average length
2.1 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Coho Salmon 1 plant
Plants
1 of 37
Last stocked
August 24, 1976
Average length
2.4 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Coho Salmon guide.

Fish stocked per year

  • 4,1001962
  • 5,0001963
  • 7,4101964
  • 7,9501965
  • 10,0001966
  • 9,8001968
  • 10,0001969
  • 6,3001970
  • 50,0001971
  • 8,7001972
  • 29,0001973
  • 22,9001974
  • 23,1001976
  • 4,9951980
  • 15,9001983
  • 11,6001985
  • 11,6001987
  • 15,0001989
  • 11,6001991
  • 11,7501993
  • 11,5331995
  • 11,6001997
  • 11,4881999
  • 7,6002001
  • 7,6002003
  • 7,6002004
  • 7,6002006
  • 7,6002008
  • 7,5232010
  • 7,6002012
  • 7,6002014
  • 4,8662016
  • 8,0002018
  • 8,0132020
  • 8,0102022
  • 8,0002024
  • 8,0192026

Stocking history

Showing 15 of 37 plants Showing 37 plants

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 4, 2026 Rainbow Trout 8,019 2.3 in report
June 12, 2024 Rainbow Trout 8,000 2.3 in report
June 8, 2022 Rainbow Trout 8,010 2.2 in report
May 27, 2020 Rainbow Trout 8,013 2.3 in report
June 1, 2018 Rainbow Trout 8,000 2.3 in report
June 11, 2016 Rainbow Trout 4,866 2.5 in report
June 3, 2014 Rainbow Trout 7,600 2.6 in report
August 30, 2012 Rainbow Trout 7,600 2.3 in report
August 10, 2010 Rainbow Trout 7,523 1.8 in report
August 12, 2008 Rainbow Trout 7,600 1.7 in report
August 21, 2006 Rainbow Trout 7,600 1.8 in report
July 14, 2004 Rainbow Trout 7,600 1.9 in report
August 20, 2003 Rainbow Trout 7,600 2 in report
August 3, 2001 Rainbow Trout 7,600 1.7 in report
July 26, 1999 Rainbow Trout 11,488 2.1 in report
August 13, 1997 Rainbow Trout 11,600 2.2 in report
July 27, 1995 Rainbow Trout 11,533 1.9 in report
July 20, 1993 Rainbow Trout 11,750 2.2 in report
August 6, 1991 Rainbow Trout 11,600 2.2 in report
August 10, 1989 Rainbow Trout 15,000 1.8 in report
August 26, 1987 Rainbow Trout 11,600 2.2 in report
August 26, 1985 Rainbow Trout 11,600 2.1 in report
September 14, 1983 Rainbow Trout 15,900 2 in report
July 23, 1980 Rainbow Trout 4,995 1.8 in report
August 24, 1976 Coho Salmon 23,100 2.4 in report
July 23, 1974 Rainbow Trout 22,900 2.1 in report
July 18, 1973 Rainbow Trout 29,000 2.5 in report
September 12, 1972 Rainbow Trout 8,700 2.6 in report
June 22, 1971 Rainbow Trout 50,000 2 in report
September 24, 1970 Rainbow Trout 6,300 2.9 in report
July 31, 1969 Rainbow Trout 10,000 1.8 in report
September 19, 1968 Rainbow Trout 9,800 2.1 in report
August 2, 1966 Rainbow Trout 10,000 1.8 in report
August 4, 1965 Rainbow Trout 7,950 2 in report
August 13, 1964 Rainbow Trout 7,410 1.9 in report
August 14, 1963 Rainbow Trout 5,000 1.5 in report
September 13, 1962 Rainbow Trout 4,100 2.7 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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