Eklutna Lake fishing

Eklutna Lake fishing: not stocked since August 20, 1996. It was stocked with Rainbow Trout on a reservoir. Also recorded: Kokanee. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

Last stocked: August 20, 1996; Aug 20 · Rainbow Trout
Plants on record: 19; Since 1992
Species stocked: 1 (+1 also recorded)
Average size: 2 in
Elevation: 840 ft

Fish at Eklutna Lake

1 stocked · 1 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 19 plants · last August 20, 1996 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked August 20, 1996 · avg 2 in · 19 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

Kokanee Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk

Best: dawn, dusk

Kokanee species guide

Eklutna Lake is located in Chugach State Park and contains sizable populations of Kokanee salmon and Dolly Varden trout. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)

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How Eklutna Lake is stocked

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

Reflections Lake (11.2 mi), Edmonds Lake (12.8 mi), Leech Lake (14.3 mi), Canoe Lake (14.3 mi), and Victor Lake (14.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Reflections Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Edmonds Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Leech Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Canoe Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

Fish stocked in 1992

986,434

Fish stocked in 1993

608,856

Fish stocked in 1994

377,044

Fish stocked in 1995

1,078,942

Fish stocked in 1996

292,674

Stocking history

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
August 20, 1996	Rainbow Trout	4,089	2.4 in	report
August 20, 1996	Rainbow Trout	14,255	2.5 in	report
August 20, 1996	Rainbow Trout	28,687	2.5 in	report
August 8, 1996	Rainbow Trout	168,522	2.5 in	report
August 7, 1996	Rainbow Trout	77,121	2.3 in	report
June 14, 1995	Rainbow Trout	608,782	–	report
June 13, 1995	Rainbow Trout	470,160	–	report
August 4, 1994	Rainbow Trout	62,094	2.1 in	report
July 19, 1994	Rainbow Trout	104,650	2.3 in	report
June 23, 1994	Rainbow Trout	210,300	–	report
September 1, 1993	Rainbow Trout	2,500	2.4 in	report
September 1, 1993	Rainbow Trout	63,514	2.3 in	report
August 23, 1993	Rainbow Trout	46,070	2.3 in	report
June 24, 1993	Rainbow Trout	178,294	1 in	report
June 22, 1993	Rainbow Trout	318,478	1 in	report
September 1, 1992	Rainbow Trout	59,605	2.8 in	report
June 30, 1992	Rainbow Trout	168,241	1.2 in	report
June 30, 1992	Rainbow Trout	439,084	1.1 in	report
June 11, 1992	Rainbow Trout	319,504	–	report

Access and facts

Water type: reservoir
Nearest town: Eklutna, AK
Facilities: camping, restrooms

In Chugach State Park at the end of Eklutna Lake Road, 10 miles east of the Glenn Highway Eklutna exit (mile 26.3). The only launch is hand-carry: canoes, kayaks, and inflatables are portaged from the parking area. A trail follows the east shore for about 8 miles, and all shoreline is public.

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

About Eklutna Lake

Access to Eklutna Lake is via Eklutna Lake Road. This road is described as "narrow and winding with no shoulders," which could be a significant watch-out for those driving to the lake. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)

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Photo of Eklutna Lake — Spireguy, CC BY-SA 3.0

Nearest lakes

Reflections Lake 11.2 mi last stocked June 13, 2026 Edmonds Lake 12.8 mi last stocked May 28, 2026 Leech Lake 14.3 mi last stocked May 20, 2026 Canoe Lake 14.3 mi last stocked June 12, 2026 Victor Lake 14.4 mi last stocked June 3, 2026

Public land at Eklutna Lake

Eklutna Lake is 0.9 miles outside the edge of Chugach State Park.

Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.

Common questions

What fish are at Eklutna Lake?

Fishing Eklutna Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. All 19 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked August 20, 1996, averaging 2 in. Kokanee is recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Eklutna Lake stocked?

Not stocked since August 20, 1996.

How big are the fish stocked at Eklutna Lake?

Rainbow Trout stocked at Eklutna Lake average 2 in.

How do you get on Eklutna Lake?

The nearest town is Eklutna, AK. Facilities include camping and restrooms. In Chugach State Park at the end of Eklutna Lake Road, 10 miles east of the Glenn Highway Eklutna exit (mile 26.3). The only launch is hand-carry: canoes, kayaks, and inflatables are portaged from the parking area. A trail follows the east shore for about 8 miles, and all shoreline is public.

Which lakes near Eklutna Lake were stocked more recently?

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