Coho Salmon Stocked · 12 plants · last June 29, 1990 Last stocked June 29, 1990 · avg 2.1 in · 12 plants
Coho Salmon species guideEngineer Lake fishing
Engineer Lake fishing: not stocked since June 29, 1990. It was stocked with Coho Salmon and Chinook Salmon on a natural lake. Also recorded: Dolly Varden and Rainbow Trout. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- June 29, 1990
- · Coho Salmon
- Plants on record
- 13
- Since 1975
- Species stocked
- 2 (+2 also recorded)
- Average size
- 2.1 in
- Elevation
- 306 ft
Fish at Engineer Lake
Coho Salmon Stocked · 12 plants · last June 29, 1990 
Chinook Salmon Stocked · 1 plant · last May 25, 1984 Last stocked May 25, 1984 · avg 2.2 in · 1 plant
Chinook Salmon species guide Dolly Varden Confirmed present
Rainbow Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Rainbow Trout species guideHow Engineer Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 7 years between 1975 and 1990.
Fish stocked in 1975
68,750
Fish stocked in 1979
34,250
Fish stocked in 1981
45,000
Fish stocked in 1983
44,960
Fish stocked in 1984
60,025
Fish stocked in 1986
60,750
Fish stocked in 1987
86,200
Fish stocked in 1989
46,000
Fish stocked in 1990
46,000
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 29, 1990 | Coho Salmon | 46,000 | 2.2 in | report |
| June 8, 1989 | Coho Salmon | 46,000 | 1.9 in | report |
| June 19, 1987 | Coho Salmon | 46,200 | 1.7 in | report |
| June 18, 1987 | Coho Salmon | 40,000 | 1.7 in | report |
| July 1, 1986 | Coho Salmon | 22,320 | 2 in | report |
| June 30, 1986 | Coho Salmon | 38,430 | 2 in | report |
| September 10, 1984 | Coho Salmon | 14,025 | 4.6 in | report |
| May 25, 1984 | Chinook Salmon | 46,000 | 2.2 in | report |
| May 27, 1983 | Coho Salmon | 44,960 | 1.4 in | report |
| May 21, 1981 | Coho Salmon | 45,000 | 2 in | report |
| June 8, 1979 | Coho Salmon | 34,250 | 1.9 in | report |
| July 7, 1975 | Coho Salmon | 34,350 | 1.8 in | report |
| July 1, 1975 | Coho Salmon | 34,400 | 1.8 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Sterling, AK
- Facilities
- camping, dock
In the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge off Skilak Lake Road, about 9.5 miles from either the mile 58 or mile 75.2 Sterling Highway entrance. Has a campground boat launch, where the Seven Lakes Trail starts along the shore, and a public-use cabin on the north shore, bookable in advance.
Drafted by AI from the cited sources and checked before publishing.
Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Alaska Department of Fish and Game before you go.
About Engineer Lake
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Common questions
What fish are at Engineer Lake?
Fishing Engineer Lake usually means Coho Salmon: Coho Salmon accounts for 12 of 13 plants on record, ahead of Chinook Salmon. Coho Salmon was last stocked June 29, 1990, averaging 2.1 in. Chinook Salmon was last stocked May 25, 1984, averaging 2.2 in. Dolly Varden and Rainbow Trout are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Engineer Lake stocked?
Not stocked since June 29, 1990. No plants recorded in 7 years between 1975 and 1990.
How big are the fish stocked at Engineer Lake?
Stocked fish average 2.1 in. Coho Salmon average 2.1 in. Chinook Salmon average 2.2 in.
How do you get on Engineer Lake?
The nearest town is Sterling, AK. Facilities include camping and dock. In the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge off Skilak Lake Road, about 9.5 miles from either the mile 58 or mile 75.2 Sterling Highway entrance. Has a campground boat launch, where the Seven Lakes Trail starts along the shore, and a public-use cabin on the north shore, bookable in advance.
Which lakes near Engineer Lake were stocked more recently?
Aurora Lake (14.8 mi), Scout Lake (18 mi), Cooper Lake (20 mi), and Longmere Lake (20.1 mi) were stocked more recently. Aurora Lake is also stocked with Coho Salmon, Scout Lake is also stocked with Coho Salmon, Cooper Lake is also stocked with Chinook Salmon, and Longmere Lake is also stocked with Coho Salmon.