Geskakmina Lake fishing

Geskakmina Lake fishing has Coho Salmon and Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Alaska Blackfish. It is stocked about once a year since 1977, most often in June and August. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked
June 3, 2026
· Coho Salmon
Plants on record
50
Since 1977
Species stocked
2 (+1 also recorded)
Average size
2.4 in
Elevation
580 ft

Fish at Geskakmina Lake

2 stocked · 1 confirmed present

Coho Salmon Stocked · 25 plants · last June 3, 2026

Last stocked June 3, 2026 · avg 2.7 in · 25 plants

Coho Salmon species guide
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 25 plants · last June 2, 2025 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked June 2, 2025 · avg 2.2 in · 25 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

How Geskakmina Lake is stocked

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

No plants recorded in 1978, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1990, and 1992.

Fish stocked in 1977

75,000

Fish stocked in 1980

20,000

Fish stocked in 1983

10,027

Fish stocked in 1984

10,700

Fish stocked in 1985

10,000

Fish stocked in 1986

20,000

Fish stocked in 1987

30,000

Fish stocked in 1988

5,000

Fish stocked in 1989

28,000

Fish stocked in 1991

20,000

Fish stocked in 1993

15,750

Fish stocked in 1994

10,634

Fish stocked in 1995

12,750

Fish stocked in 1996

12,750

Fish stocked in 1997

13,000

Fish stocked in 1998

13,741

Fish stocked in 1999

12,750

Fish stocked in 2000

9,653

Fish stocked in 2001

12,750

Fish stocked in 2002

8,032

Fish stocked in 2003

6,442

Fish stocked in 2004

4,933

Fish stocked in 2005

6,400

Fish stocked in 2006

9,777

Fish stocked in 2007

10,000

Fish stocked in 2008

8,000

Fish stocked in 2009

6,400

Fish stocked in 2010

5,000

Fish stocked in 2011

3,200

Fish stocked in 2012

8,403

Fish stocked in 2013

8,500

Fish stocked in 2014

4,656

Fish stocked in 2015

10,446

Fish stocked in 2016

5,525

Fish stocked in 2017

10,046

Fish stocked in 2018

8,008

Fish stocked in 2019

10,000

Fish stocked in 2020

6,020

Fish stocked in 2021

10,000

Fish stocked in 2022

8,000

Fish stocked in 2023

10,035

Fish stocked in 2024

4,009

Fish stocked in 2025

10,005

Fish stocked in 2026

4,000

Stocking history

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 3, 2026Coho Salmon4,0002.8 inreport
June 2, 2025Rainbow Trout10,0052.3 inreport
June 3, 2024Coho Salmon4,0092.7 inreport
June 6, 2023Rainbow Trout5,0172.4 inreport
June 6, 2023Rainbow Trout5,0182.3 inreport
June 7, 2022Coho Salmon8,0002.8 inreport
June 9, 2021Rainbow Trout5,0002.3 inreport
June 9, 2021Rainbow Trout5,0002.3 inreport
May 29, 2020Coho Salmon6,0202.7 inreport
May 29, 2019Rainbow Trout10,0002.5 inreport
June 7, 2018Coho Salmon8,0082.8 inreport
June 1, 2017Rainbow Trout10,0462.3 inreport
June 3, 2016Coho Salmon5,5252.9 inreport
June 11, 2015Rainbow Trout10,4462.2 inreport
June 4, 2014Coho Salmon4,6562.8 inreport
September 9, 2013Rainbow Trout8,5002.8 inreport
June 12, 2012Coho Salmon8,4033.1 inreport
June 14, 2011Rainbow Trout3,2003.2 inreport
September 22, 2010Coho Salmon5,0003.1 inreport
September 3, 2009Rainbow Trout6,4002.1 inreport
June 25, 2008Coho Salmon8,0002.3 inreport
August 15, 2007Rainbow Trout10,0001.7 inreport
July 18, 2006Coho Salmon9,7772 inreport
August 3, 2005Rainbow Trout6,4001.6 inreport
June 24, 2004Coho Salmon4,9332.4 inreport
August 6, 2003Rainbow Trout6,4421.8 inreport
July 9, 2002Coho Salmon8,0322.8 inreport
August 6, 2001Rainbow Trout12,7501.7 inreport
June 27, 2000Coho Salmon9,6533 inreport
July 22, 1999Rainbow Trout12,7502 inreport
June 24, 1998Coho Salmon13,7412.5 inreport
August 27, 1997Rainbow Trout13,0002.4 inreport
June 18, 1996Coho Salmon12,7503 inreport
July 17, 1995Rainbow Trout12,7501.8 inreport
June 2, 1994Coho Salmon10,6342.9 inreport
August 3, 1993Rainbow Trout12,7501.9 inreport
June 3, 1993Coho Salmon3,0003.8 inreport
July 25, 1991Rainbow Trout20,0002.1 inreport
August 9, 1989Rainbow Trout18,0001.8 inreport
June 1, 1989Coho Salmon10,0002.8 inreport
August 23, 1988Rainbow Trout5,0001.9 inreport
August 27, 1987Rainbow Trout10,0002.3 inreport
April 30, 1987Coho Salmon20,0002.2 inreport
June 12, 1986Coho Salmon20,0002.8 inreport
June 5, 1985Coho Salmon10,0002.8 inreport
August 21, 1984Rainbow Trout10,7002.3 inreport
September 14, 1983Rainbow Trout10,0272.1 inreport
May 27, 1980Coho Salmon2,9262.5 inreport
May 27, 1980Coho Salmon17,0742.5 inreport
June 28, 1977Coho Salmon75,0001.8 inreport

Access and facts

Nearest town
Nenana, AK

Remote lake 37 air miles west of Nenana, reached by floatplane or, in winter, by a trail that crosses the Nenana and Kantishna rivers. There are no facilities. ADF&G lists it at 175 to 270 acres and about 32 feet deep.

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

Nearest lakes

West Iksgiza Lake 5.8 mi last stocked June 4, 2025 Dune Lake 20.2 mi last stocked June 3, 2026 Nenana City Pond 36.7 mi last stocked June 9, 2026 Long Pond 40.5 mi last stocked June 25, 2002 Les Lake 49.4 mi last stocked August 3, 2000

Common questions

What fish are at Geskakmina Lake?

Fishing Geskakmina Lake is as likely for Coho Salmon and Rainbow Trout. Each accounts for 25 of 50 plants on record. Coho Salmon was last stocked June 3, 2026, averaging 2.7 in. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 2, 2025, averaging 2.2 in. Alaska Blackfish is recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Geskakmina Lake stocked?

Last stocked June 3, 2026. It is stocked about once a year since 1977, most often in June and August. No plants recorded in 1978, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1990, and 1992.

How big are the fish stocked at Geskakmina Lake?

Stocked fish average 2.4 in. Coho Salmon average 2.7 in. Rainbow Trout average 2.2 in.

How do you get on Geskakmina Lake?

The nearest town is Nenana, AK. Remote lake 37 air miles west of Nenana, reached by floatplane or, in winter, by a trail that crosses the Nenana and Kantishna rivers. There are no facilities. ADF&G lists it at 175 to 270 acres and about 32 feet deep.

Which lakes near Geskakmina Lake were stocked more recently?

Nenana City Pond (36.7 mi) was stocked more recently. Nenana City Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Coho Salmon.

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