Rainbow Trout Stocked · 37 plants · last June 9, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Farmer Lake fishing
Farmer Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Threespine Stickleback. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 1993, most often in June and August. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- June 9, 2026
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 37
- Since 1993
- Species stocked
- 1 (+1 also recorded)
- Average size
- 2.4 in
- Elevation
- 116 ft
Fish at Farmer Lake
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 37 plants · last June 9, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Threespine Stickleback Confirmed present
How Farmer Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 1997 and 1998.
Fish stocked in 1993
1,100
Fish stocked in 1994
1,100
Fish stocked in 1995
1,128
Fish stocked in 1996
1,100
Fish stocked in 1999
1,125
Fish stocked in 2000
11,100
Fish stocked in 2001
1,100
Fish stocked in 2002
1,300
Fish stocked in 2003
2,210
Fish stocked in 2004
1,106
Fish stocked in 2005
2,359
Fish stocked in 2006
2,196
Fish stocked in 2007
1,182
Fish stocked in 2008
1,521
Fish stocked in 2009
1,300
Fish stocked in 2010
1,000
Fish stocked in 2011
1,100
Fish stocked in 2012
935
Fish stocked in 2013
1,900
Fish stocked in 2014
1,101
Fish stocked in 2015
2,300
Fish stocked in 2016
1,615
Fish stocked in 2017
1,573
Fish stocked in 2018
1,350
Fish stocked in 2019
1,366
Fish stocked in 2020
1,424
Fish stocked in 2021
1,425
Fish stocked in 2022
1,504
Fish stocked in 2023
1,870
Fish stocked in 2024
1,700
Fish stocked in 2025
1,688
Fish stocked in 2026
1,702
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 1,702 | 2.6 in | report |
| June 3, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 1,688 | 2.6 in | report |
| June 5, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 1,700 | 2.6 in | report |
| June 3, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 1,870 | 2.5 in | report |
| June 3, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 1,504 | 2.4 in | report |
| June 6, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 1,425 | 2.9 in | report |
| May 28, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 840 | 2.5 in | report |
| May 28, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 584 | 2.5 in | report |
| June 11, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 1,366 | 3 in | report |
| June 20, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 146 | 2.8 in | report |
| June 12, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 1,204 | 2.4 in | report |
| June 7, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 1,573 | 2.5 in | report |
| June 7, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 1,615 | 2.3 in | report |
| July 10, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 3.2 in | report |
| July 2, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 1,800 | 3 in | report |
| September 3, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 1,101 | 2.7 in | report |
| September 4, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 1,900 | 2.2 in | report |
| August 29, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 935 | 2.3 in | report |
| October 6, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 1,100 | 2.6 in | report |
| June 9, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 3.2 in | report |
| September 14, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 1,300 | 2.2 in | report |
| September 4, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 1,521 | 2.2 in | report |
| August 24, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 1,182 | 1.9 in | report |
| August 18, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 1,098 | 1.8 in | report |
| August 18, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 1,098 | 1.8 in | report |
| August 31, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 2,359 | 2 in | report |
| August 19, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 1,106 | 2.1 in | report |
| August 22, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 2,210 | 2.1 in | report |
| August 9, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 1,300 | 1.8 in | report |
| August 10, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 1,100 | 1.8 in | report |
| August 31, 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 2.7 in | report |
| July 26, 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 1,100 | 1.8 in | report |
| August 2, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 1,125 | 2.4 in | report |
| July 22, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 1,100 | 1.9 in | report |
| July 25, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 1,128 | 2 in | report |
| July 8, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 1,100 | 1.8 in | report |
| July 13, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 1,100 | 1.9 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Point MacKenzie, AK
From Parks Highway mile 42.3, take Knik-Goose Bay Road south 17.2 miles, Point MacKenzie Road 7 miles to the T, left 3.4 miles to Holstein Avenue, then right 2.7 miles to the access on the left. A short trail from a small parking area reaches the lake. Most shoreline is private.
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Common questions
What fish are at Farmer Lake?
Fishing Farmer Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. All 37 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 9, 2026, averaging 2.4 in. Threespine Stickleback is recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Farmer Lake stocked?
Last stocked June 9, 2026. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 1993, most often in June and August. No plants recorded in 1997 and 1998.
How big are the fish stocked at Farmer Lake?
Rainbow Trout stocked at Farmer Lake average 2.4 in.
How do you get on Farmer Lake?
The nearest town is Point MacKenzie, AK. From Parks Highway mile 42.3, take Knik-Goose Bay Road south 17.2 miles, Point MacKenzie Road 7 miles to the T, left 3.4 miles to Holstein Avenue, then right 2.7 miles to the access on the left. A short trail from a small parking area reaches the lake. Most shoreline is private.
Which lakes near Farmer Lake were stocked more recently?
Carpenter Lake (4.8 mi) and Diamond Lake (9.2 mi) were stocked more recently. Carpenter Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Diamond Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.