Donnelly Lake fishing

Fishing at Donnelly Lake has Arctic Grayling, Coho Salmon, Chinook Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Arctic Char, and Lake Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 0.6 times a year since 1973, most often in June and August. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and dawn for Lake Trout.

Last stocked

June 11, 2026

Plants on record

35

Since 1973

Species recorded

6

Average size

2.7 in

Elevation

2,407 ft

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How Donnelly Lake is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the fourth week of June. In 2026 it was June 11, 2026, earlier than usual.

No plants recorded in 23 years between 1973 and 2026.

Nickel Lake (5.4 mi) was stocked more recently. Nickel Lake is also stocked with Arctic Grayling, Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, and Arctic Char.

Fish at Donnelly Lake

Fishing Donnelly Lake is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 20 of 35 plants on record, ahead of Coho Salmon and 4 more.

Rainbow Trout 20 plants
Plants
20 of 35
Last stocked
June 11, 2026
Average length
2.3 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Coho Salmon 5 plants
Plants
5 of 35
Last stocked
May 29, 1984
Average length
2.4 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Coho Salmon guide.

Arctic Char 3 plants
Plants
3 of 35
Last stocked
September 22, 1999
Average length
4 in
Chinook Salmon 3 plants
Plants
3 of 35
Last stocked
May 19, 1988
Average length
3.7 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Chinook Salmon guide.

Lake Trout 3 plants
Plants
3 of 35
Last stocked
September 9, 2024
Average length
4.8 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Lake Trout guide.

Arctic Grayling 1 plant
Plants
1 of 35
Last stocked
June 15, 1973
Average length
0.4 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Arctic Grayling guide.

Fish stocked per year

  • 8,0001973
  • 8,8001975
  • 10,0781978
  • 9,9841980
  • 5,6201982
  • 6,0001984
  • 6,3001986
  • 6,0001987
  • 6,4001988
  • 6,4001989
  • 3,0001991
  • 11,8881992
  • 13,0001993
  • 13,0001995
  • 13,2001996
  • 13,0001997
  • 18,2171999
  • 13,0002000
  • 11,5222002
  • 6,5132004
  • 6,1412006
  • 6,5002008
  • 4,4002010
  • 2,9242012
  • 6,0042014
  • 6,0222016
  • 6,0192018
  • 6,0712020
  • 5,5132022
  • 6,4002024
  • 6,1682026

Stocking history

Showing 15 of 35 plants Showing 35 plants

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 11, 2026 Rainbow Trout 6,168 2.3 in report
September 9, 2024 Lake Trout 400 4.8 in report
June 14, 2024 Rainbow Trout 6,000 2.4 in report
September 15, 2022 Lake Trout 513 4.8 in report
June 14, 2022 Rainbow Trout 5,000 2.4 in report
May 28, 2020 Rainbow Trout 6,071 2.3 in report
June 6, 2018 Rainbow Trout 6,019 2.5 in report
May 23, 2016 Rainbow Trout 6,022 2.2 in report
May 29, 2014 Rainbow Trout 6,004 2.5 in report
June 26, 2012 Rainbow Trout 2,924 3.6 in report
June 7, 2010 Rainbow Trout 4,400 3.2 in report
August 19, 2008 Rainbow Trout 6,500 1.9 in report
August 28, 2006 Rainbow Trout 6,141 1.9 in report
August 17, 2004 Rainbow Trout 6,513 2.1 in report
August 14, 2002 Rainbow Trout 11,522 1.9 in report
August 1, 2000 Rainbow Trout 13,000 1.8 in report
September 22, 1999 Arctic Char 4,939 4.5 in report
August 9, 1999 Rainbow Trout 13,278 2.2 in report
August 21, 1997 Rainbow Trout 13,000 2.5 in report
September 4, 1996 Arctic Char 13,200 3.9 in report
September 1, 1995 Lake Trout 0 – report
July 18, 1995 Rainbow Trout 13,000 1.8 in report
July 29, 1993 Rainbow Trout 13,000 1.9 in report
June 23, 1992 Arctic Char 11,888 3.7 in report
July 31, 1991 Rainbow Trout 3,000 2.1 in report
August 8, 1989 Rainbow Trout 6,400 1.8 in report
May 19, 1988 Chinook Salmon 6,400 3.6 in report
June 5, 1987 Chinook Salmon 6,000 3.7 in report
June 9, 1986 Chinook Salmon 6,300 3.7 in report
May 29, 1984 Coho Salmon 6,000 2.9 in report
June 17, 1982 Coho Salmon 5,620 2.2 in report
May 27, 1980 Coho Salmon 9,984 2.5 in report
August 15, 1978 Coho Salmon 10,078 2.6 in report
July 17, 1975 Coho Salmon 8,800 1.9 in report
June 15, 1973 Arctic Grayling 8,000 0.4 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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