Eklutna Lake

Eklutna Lake fishing

Fishing at Eklutna Lake is on a reservoir, stocked with Rainbow Trout. It is stocked about 3.8 times a year since 1992, most often in June and August. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

Last stocked

August 20, 1996

Plants on record

19

Since 1992

Species recorded

1

Average size

2 in

Elevation

840 ft

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Eklutna, AK
Boat ramp
No
Facilities
camping

Eklutna Lake sits entirely inside Chugach State Park, reached via the narrow, winding Eklutna Lake Road. There is no boat launch ramp, only unpowered boats and electric trolling motors are allowed. The park has a campground and trails to Eklutna Glacier.

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How Eklutna Lake is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the third week of June. In 1996 it was August 7, 1996, later than usual.

Reflections Lake (11.2 mi), Edmonds Lake (12.8 mi), Canoe Lake (14.3 mi), Klaire Lake (14.5 mi), and Irene Lake (14.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Reflections Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Edmonds Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Canoe Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Irene Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

Fish at Eklutna Lake

Fishing Eklutna Lake is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. All 19 plants on record are Rainbow Trout.

Rainbow Trout 19 plants
Plants
19 of 19
Last stocked
August 20, 1996
Average length
2 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Fishing Eklutna Lake

Eklutna Lake is located in Chugach State Park and contains sizable populations of Kokanee salmon and Dolly Varden trout. Only unpowered boats and electric trolling motors are permitted on the lake. Additionally, there is no boat launch ramp available for use.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org

What to watch for

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.

Fish stocked per year

  • 986,4341992
  • 608,8561993
  • 377,0441994
  • 1,078,9421995
  • 292,6741996

Stocking history

Showing 15 of 19 plants Showing 19 plants

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
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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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