Florence Lake fishing

Florence Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout and Arctic Grayling on the stocking report. It is stocked about 1.7 times a year since 1992, most often in June and August. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked
June 10, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
59
Since 1992
Species recorded
2
Average size
3.1 in
Elevation
188 ft

Fish at Florence Lake

2 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 37 plants · last June 10, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked June 10, 2026 · avg 2.3 in · 37 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

How Florence Lake is stocked

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

No plants recorded in 1997 and 1998.

Fish stocked in 1992

5,460

Fish stocked in 1993

5,460

Fish stocked in 1994

10,920

Fish stocked in 1995

5,460

Fish stocked in 1996

10,920

Fish stocked in 1999

5,500

Fish stocked in 2000

6,377

Fish stocked in 2001

6,489

Fish stocked in 2002

6,788

Fish stocked in 2003

13,217

Fish stocked in 2004

7,498

Fish stocked in 2005

5,125

Fish stocked in 2006

4,999

Fish stocked in 2007

7,670

Fish stocked in 2008

7,500

Fish stocked in 2009

8,804

Fish stocked in 2010

6,500

Fish stocked in 2011

7,950

Fish stocked in 2012

8,063

Fish stocked in 2013

6,000

Fish stocked in 2014

6,488

Fish stocked in 2015

7,401

Fish stocked in 2016

4,102

Fish stocked in 2017

4,611

Fish stocked in 2018

4,933

Fish stocked in 2019

4,684

Fish stocked in 2020

5,181

Fish stocked in 2021

4,181

Fish stocked in 2022

4,401

Fish stocked in 2023

9,460

Fish stocked in 2024

4,400

Fish stocked in 2025

4,401

Fish stocked in 2026

4,401

Stocking history

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 10, 2026Rainbow Trout4,4012.5 inreport
June 3, 2025Rainbow Trout4,4012.5 inreport
June 5, 2024Rainbow Trout4,4002.6 inreport
June 2, 2023Rainbow Trout9,4602.4 inreport
May 28, 2022Rainbow Trout4,4012.3 inreport
June 2, 2021Rainbow Trout4,1812.9 inreport
May 30, 2020Rainbow Trout4,6882.5 inreport
May 27, 2020Arctic Grayling4937.8 inreport
June 5, 2019Rainbow Trout4,1812.9 inreport
May 22, 2019Arctic Grayling5038 inreport
June 6, 2018Rainbow Trout4,9332.9 inreport
June 8, 2017Rainbow Trout4,6112.7 inreport
June 20, 2016Rainbow Trout8122.4 inreport
June 6, 2016Rainbow Trout3,2902.4 inreport
July 8, 2015Rainbow Trout2,0003.2 inreport
June 30, 2015Rainbow Trout4,8013 inreport
June 3, 2015Arctic Grayling6007.9 inreport
September 2, 2014Rainbow Trout5,5092.6 inreport
May 20, 2014Arctic Grayling9798.4 inreport
September 4, 2013Rainbow Trout5,5002.2 inreport
June 12, 2013Arctic Grayling5008.1 inreport
August 30, 2012Arctic Grayling1,5642.5 inreport
August 30, 2012Rainbow Trout3,9512.3 inreport
August 30, 2012Rainbow Trout1,5482.2 inreport
July 27, 2012Arctic Grayling1,0001.8 inreport
October 4, 2011Rainbow Trout5,7002.6 inreport
August 18, 2011Arctic Grayling2,2502.2 inreport
August 20, 2010Arctic Grayling1,0002.2 inreport
June 15, 2010Rainbow Trout5,5003.2 inreport
September 9, 2009Rainbow Trout6,6002.2 inreport
August 11, 2009Arctic Grayling2,2041.9 inreport
August 28, 2008Arctic Grayling2,0002.5 inreport
August 28, 2008Rainbow Trout5,5002 inreport
August 20, 2007Rainbow Trout5,6421.8 inreport
August 20, 2007Arctic Grayling2,0282.2 inreport
August 22, 2006Rainbow Trout3,9991.8 inreport
August 22, 2006Arctic Grayling5001.8 inreport
August 22, 2006Arctic Grayling5001.8 inreport
August 29, 2005Arctic Grayling1,0002.9 inreport
August 29, 2005Rainbow Trout4,1252 inreport
August 24, 2004Rainbow Trout5,5002.2 inreport
August 24, 2004Arctic Grayling1,9982.5 inreport
August 28, 2003Arctic Grayling1,0002 inreport
August 28, 2003Rainbow Trout11,0172.2 inreport
May 8, 2003Arctic Grayling1,2007.7 inreport
August 6, 2002Rainbow Trout5,5001.8 inreport
June 20, 2002Arctic Grayling1,2887.1 inreport
August 14, 2001Rainbow Trout5,5001.9 inreport
June 29, 2001Arctic Grayling9897.2 inreport
July 27, 2000Rainbow Trout5,3771.8 inreport
June 28, 2000Arctic Grayling1,0007.9 inreport
August 18, 1999Rainbow Trout5,5002 inreport
October 3, 1996Arctic Grayling5,4602.7 inreport
July 17, 1996Rainbow Trout5,4602 inreport
July 27, 1995Rainbow Trout5,4602.1 inreport
July 14, 1994Rainbow Trout5,4441.9 inreport
July 14, 1994Rainbow Trout5,4761.9 inreport
July 20, 1993Rainbow Trout5,4602.1 inreport
July 14, 1992Rainbow Trout5,4602 inreport

Access and facts

Nearest town
Willow, AK

From Parks Highway mile 69.2, go west 3.4 miles on Long Lake Road, stay right onto Crystal Lake Road, then 0.2 mile to Lakes o' The Sun and right 1.4 miles to the posted access. A short trail leads to the lake. Parking is on the road right of way only, and most shoreline is private.

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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 Florence Lake?

Fishing Florence Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 37 of 59 plants on record, ahead of Arctic Grayling. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 10, 2026, averaging 2.3 in. Arctic Grayling was last stocked May 27, 2020, averaging 4.5 in.

When is Florence Lake stocked?

Last stocked June 10, 2026. It is stocked about 1.7 times a year since 1992, most often in June and August. No plants recorded in 1997 and 1998.

How big are the fish stocked at Florence Lake?

Stocked fish average 3.1 in. Rainbow Trout average 2.3 in. Arctic Grayling average 4.5 in.

How do you get on Florence Lake?

The nearest town is Willow, AK. From Parks Highway mile 69.2, go west 3.4 miles on Long Lake Road, stay right onto Crystal Lake Road, then 0.2 mile to Lakes o' The Sun and right 1.4 miles to the posted access. A short trail leads to the lake. Parking is on the road right of way only, and most shoreline is private.

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