Encelewski Lake fishing

Encelewski Lake fishing has Coho Salmon and Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about once a year since 1986, most often in June and August. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked
June 11, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
39
Since 1986
Species recorded
2
Average size
2.6 in
Elevation
222 ft

Fish at Encelewski Lake

2 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 38 plants · last June 11, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked June 11, 2026 · avg 2.6 in · 38 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Coho Salmon Stocked · 1 plant · last July 1, 1986

Last stocked July 1, 1986 · avg 2 in · 1 plant

Coho Salmon species guide

How Encelewski Lake is stocked

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

No plants recorded in 8 years between 1986 and 2026.

Fish stocked in 1986

22,320

Fish stocked in 1987

20,000

Fish stocked in 1988

20,000

Fish stocked in 1990

20,000

Fish stocked in 1992

24,641

Fish stocked in 1994

19,857

Fish stocked in 1996

21,714

Fish stocked in 2000

26,800

Fish stocked in 2002

7,352

Fish stocked in 2003

9,800

Fish stocked in 2004

11,515

Fish stocked in 2005

6,860

Fish stocked in 2006

8,500

Fish stocked in 2007

15,000

Fish stocked in 2008

10,169

Fish stocked in 2009

21,434

Fish stocked in 2010

10,000

Fish stocked in 2011

8,821

Fish stocked in 2012

12,000

Fish stocked in 2013

11,665

Fish stocked in 2014

10,000

Fish stocked in 2015

9,797

Fish stocked in 2016

5,065

Fish stocked in 2017

5,272

Fish stocked in 2018

7,244

Fish stocked in 2019

4,550

Fish stocked in 2020

4,503

Fish stocked in 2021

4,750

Fish stocked in 2022

5,000

Fish stocked in 2023

5,500

Fish stocked in 2024

6,000

Fish stocked in 2025

5,007

Fish stocked in 2026

5,001

Stocking history

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 11, 2026Rainbow Trout5,0012.6 inreport
June 4, 2025Rainbow Trout5,0072.5 inreport
June 7, 2024Rainbow Trout6,0002.6 inreport
June 4, 2023Rainbow Trout5,5002.5 inreport
May 31, 2022Rainbow Trout5,0002.4 inreport
June 7, 2021Rainbow Trout4,7502.9 inreport
May 30, 2020Rainbow Trout3,1432.5 inreport
May 22, 2020Rainbow Trout1,3602.6 inreport
June 6, 2019Rainbow Trout5022.9 inreport
June 6, 2019Rainbow Trout4,0482.9 inreport
August 15, 2018Rainbow Trout7,1442.9 inreport
June 7, 2018Rainbow Trout1003.2 inreport
June 8, 2017Rainbow Trout5,2722.6 inreport
June 13, 2016Rainbow Trout5,0652.7 inreport
June 9, 2015Rainbow Trout9,7972.4 inreport
June 12, 2014Rainbow Trout10,0002.8 inreport
August 6, 2013Rainbow Trout1,1968.9 inreport
June 28, 2013Rainbow Trout10,4693 inreport
September 20, 2012Rainbow Trout12,0002.7 inreport
September 21, 2011Rainbow Trout8,8212.5 inreport
August 18, 2010Rainbow Trout10,0001.8 inreport
August 28, 2009Rainbow Trout13,7201.8 inreport
June 18, 2009Rainbow Trout7,7145.8 inreport
August 21, 2008Rainbow Trout10,1691.9 inreport
August 28, 2007Rainbow Trout15,0002 inreport
September 6, 2006Rainbow Trout8,5002.1 inreport
August 26, 2005Rainbow Trout6,8602.1 inreport
August 12, 2004Rainbow Trout10,0102 inreport
August 12, 2004Rainbow Trout1,5052 inreport
August 13, 2003Rainbow Trout9,8001.9 inreport
August 16, 2002Rainbow Trout7,3522 inreport
August 9, 2000Rainbow Trout26,8002.1 inreport
July 15, 1996Rainbow Trout21,7141.7 inreport
July 6, 1994Rainbow Trout19,8571.9 inreport
July 15, 1992Rainbow Trout24,6412.1 inreport
July 11, 1990Rainbow Trout20,0002.1 inreport
August 2, 1988Rainbow Trout20,0001.9 inreport
August 7, 1987Rainbow Trout20,0002.3 inreport
July 1, 1986Coho Salmon22,3202 inreport

Access and facts

Nearest town
Clam Gulch, AK

From Sterling Highway mile 115, turn east on Tolum Road for 0.4 mile, left on Stol Road for 0.9 mile, then right on Panda Court to the cul-de-sac public access, where a 15-yard foot trail reaches the lake. Parking is limited and there is no boat launch. The lake is shallow, about 17 feet at most.

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

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Common questions

What fish are at Encelewski Lake?

Fishing Encelewski Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 38 of 39 plants on record, ahead of Coho Salmon. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 11, 2026, averaging 2.6 in. Coho Salmon was last stocked July 1, 1986, averaging 2 in.

When is Encelewski Lake stocked?

Last stocked June 11, 2026. It is stocked about once a year since 1986, most often in June and August. No plants recorded in 8 years between 1986 and 2026.

How big are the fish stocked at Encelewski Lake?

Stocked fish average 2.6 in. Rainbow Trout average 2.6 in. Coho Salmon average 2 in.

How do you get on Encelewski Lake?

The nearest town is Clam Gulch, AK. From Sterling Highway mile 115, turn east on Tolum Road for 0.4 mile, left on Stol Road for 0.9 mile, then right on Panda Court to the cul-de-sac public access, where a 15-yard foot trail reaches the lake. Parking is limited and there is no boat launch. The lake is shallow, about 17 feet at most.

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