Donnelly Lake fishing

Donnelly Lake fishing has Arctic Grayling, Coho Salmon, Chinook Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Arctic Char, and Lake Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Slimy Sculpin. 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.

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Last stocked
June 11, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
35
Since 1973
Species stocked
6 (+1 also recorded)
Average size
2.7 in
Elevation
2,407 ft

Fish at Donnelly Lake

6 stocked · 1 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 20 plants · last June 11, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked June 11, 2026 · avg 2.3 in · 20 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Coho Salmon Stocked · 5 plants · last May 29, 1984

Last stocked May 29, 1984 · avg 2.4 in · 5 plants

Coho Salmon species guide
Arctic Char Stocked · 3 plants · last September 22, 1999

Last stocked September 22, 1999 · avg 4 in · 3 plants

Lake Trout Stocked · 3 plants · last September 9, 2024 Best: dawn

Last stocked September 9, 2024 · avg 4.8 in · 3 plants

Best: dawn

Lake Trout species guide

How Donnelly Lake is stocked

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

No plants recorded in 23 years between 1973 and 2026.

Fish stocked in 1973

8,000

Fish stocked in 1975

8,800

Fish stocked in 1978

10,078

Fish stocked in 1980

9,984

Fish stocked in 1982

5,620

Fish stocked in 1984

6,000

Fish stocked in 1986

6,300

Fish stocked in 1987

6,000

Fish stocked in 1988

6,400

Fish stocked in 1989

6,400

Fish stocked in 1991

3,000

Fish stocked in 1992

11,888

Fish stocked in 1993

13,000

Fish stocked in 1995

13,000

Fish stocked in 1996

13,200

Fish stocked in 1997

13,000

Fish stocked in 1999

18,217

Fish stocked in 2000

13,000

Fish stocked in 2002

11,522

Fish stocked in 2004

6,513

Fish stocked in 2006

6,141

Fish stocked in 2008

6,500

Fish stocked in 2010

4,400

Fish stocked in 2012

2,924

Fish stocked in 2014

6,004

Fish stocked in 2016

6,022

Fish stocked in 2018

6,019

Fish stocked in 2020

6,071

Fish stocked in 2022

5,513

Fish stocked in 2024

6,400

Fish stocked in 2026

6,168

Stocking history

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 11, 2026Rainbow Trout6,1682.3 inreport
September 9, 2024Lake Trout4004.8 inreport
June 14, 2024Rainbow Trout6,0002.4 inreport
September 15, 2022Lake Trout5134.8 inreport
June 14, 2022Rainbow Trout5,0002.4 inreport
May 28, 2020Rainbow Trout6,0712.3 inreport
June 6, 2018Rainbow Trout6,0192.5 inreport
May 23, 2016Rainbow Trout6,0222.2 inreport
May 29, 2014Rainbow Trout6,0042.5 inreport
June 26, 2012Rainbow Trout2,9243.6 inreport
June 7, 2010Rainbow Trout4,4003.2 inreport
August 19, 2008Rainbow Trout6,5001.9 inreport
August 28, 2006Rainbow Trout6,1411.9 inreport
August 17, 2004Rainbow Trout6,5132.1 inreport
August 14, 2002Rainbow Trout11,5221.9 inreport
August 1, 2000Rainbow Trout13,0001.8 inreport
September 22, 1999Arctic Char4,9394.5 inreport
August 9, 1999Rainbow Trout13,2782.2 inreport
August 21, 1997Rainbow Trout13,0002.5 inreport
September 4, 1996Arctic Char13,2003.9 inreport
September 1, 1995Lake Trout0–report
July 18, 1995Rainbow Trout13,0001.8 inreport
July 29, 1993Rainbow Trout13,0001.9 inreport
June 23, 1992Arctic Char11,8883.7 inreport
July 31, 1991Rainbow Trout3,0002.1 inreport
August 8, 1989Rainbow Trout6,4001.8 inreport
May 19, 1988Chinook Salmon6,4003.6 inreport
June 5, 1987Chinook Salmon6,0003.7 inreport
June 9, 1986Chinook Salmon6,3003.7 inreport
May 29, 1984Coho Salmon6,0002.9 inreport
June 17, 1982Coho Salmon5,6202.2 inreport
May 27, 1980Coho Salmon9,9842.5 inreport
August 15, 1978Coho Salmon10,0782.6 inreport
July 17, 1975Coho Salmon8,8001.9 inreport
June 15, 1973Arctic Grayling8,0000.4 inreport

Access and facts

In the Donnelly Dome area: park at Mile 244.6 Richardson Hwy and walk the trail on the east side of the road about half a mile to the lake. No facilities. Max depth about 53 ft.

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

Nearest lakes

Weasel Lake 1.8 mi last stocked June 17, 2026 Backdown Lake 2.7 mi last stocked June 11, 2026 Last Lake 2.8 mi last stocked June 11, 2026 Rangeview Lake 3.4 mi last stocked June 12, 2025 Nickel Lake 5.4 mi last stocked June 17, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Donnelly Lake?

Fishing Donnelly Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 20 of 35 plants on record, ahead of Coho Salmon and 4 more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 11, 2026, averaging 2.3 in. Coho Salmon was last stocked May 29, 1984, averaging 2.4 in. Arctic Char was last stocked September 22, 1999, averaging 4 in. Chinook Salmon was last stocked May 19, 1988, averaging 3.7 in. 2 more species are on the stocking report. Slimy Sculpin is recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Donnelly Lake stocked?

Last stocked June 11, 2026. It is stocked about 0.6 times a year since 1973, most often in June and August. No plants recorded in 23 years between 1973 and 2026.

How big are the fish stocked at Donnelly Lake?

Stocked fish average 2.7 in. Rainbow Trout average 2.3 in. Coho Salmon average 2.4 in. Arctic Char average 4 in. Chinook Salmon average 3.7 in.

How do you get on Donnelly Lake?

In the Donnelly Dome area: park at Mile 244.6 Richardson Hwy and walk the trail on the east side of the road about half a mile to the lake. No facilities. Max depth about 53 ft.

Which lakes near Donnelly Lake were stocked more recently?

Weasel Lake (1.8 mi) and Nickel Lake (5.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Weasel Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Arctic Grayling, Chinook Salmon, and Arctic Char and Nickel Lake is also stocked with Arctic Grayling, Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, and Arctic Char.

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