Ghost Lake fishing

Ghost Lake fishing is stocked with Sheefish, Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, and Arctic Char on a natural lake. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 1981, most often in June and August. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and dawn for Lake Trout.

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Last stocked: June 17, 2026; Jun 17 · Rainbow Trout
Plants on record: 35; Since 1981
Species recorded: 4
Average size: 2.7 in
Elevation: 1,917 ft

Fish at Ghost Lake

4 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 21 plants · last June 17, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked June 17, 2026 · avg 2.3 in · 21 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

Arctic Char Stocked · 6 plants · last August 23, 2010

Last stocked August 23, 2010 · avg 3.3 in · 6 plants

Lake Trout Stocked · 6 plants · last September 22, 2000 Best: dawn

Last stocked September 22, 2000 · avg 4.1 in · 6 plants

Best: dawn

Lake Trout species guide

Sheefish Stocked · 2 plants · last January 19, 1981

Last stocked January 19, 1981 · avg 0.8 in · 2 plants

How Ghost Lake is stocked

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

No plants recorded in 17 years between 1981 and 2026.

Fish stocked in 1981

40,335

Fish stocked in 1987

1,000

Fish stocked in 1988

2,000

Fish stocked in 1989

1,000

Fish stocked in 1991

1,000

Fish stocked in 1992

1,000

Fish stocked in 1993

1,000

Fish stocked in 1994

1,000

Fish stocked in 1995

1,000

Fish stocked in 1996

600

Fish stocked in 1997

1,000

Fish stocked in 1998

295

Fish stocked in 1999

1,111

Fish stocked in 2000

400

Fish stocked in 2001

1,000

Fish stocked in 2002

513

Fish stocked in 2004

1,312

Fish stocked in 2005

300

Fish stocked in 2006

1,300

Fish stocked in 2008

482

Fish stocked in 2010

653

Fish stocked in 2012

369

Fish stocked in 2014

500

Fish stocked in 2016

513

Fish stocked in 2018

501

Fish stocked in 2020

1,153

Fish stocked in 2022

500

Fish stocked in 2024

524

Fish stocked in 2026

500

Stocking history

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
June 17, 2026	Rainbow Trout	500	2.3 in	report
June 5, 2024	Rainbow Trout	524	2.3 in	report
June 14, 2022	Rainbow Trout	500	2.4 in	report
June 2, 2020	Rainbow Trout	1,153	2.3 in	report
June 6, 2018	Rainbow Trout	501	2.5 in	report
May 23, 2016	Rainbow Trout	513	2.2 in	report
May 29, 2014	Rainbow Trout	500	2.5 in	report
June 26, 2012	Rainbow Trout	369	3.6 in	report
August 23, 2010	Arctic Char	153	2.7 in	report
June 18, 2010	Rainbow Trout	500	3.2 in	report
August 14, 2008	Rainbow Trout	482	2 in	report
August 30, 2006	Arctic Char	300	3.4 in	report
August 30, 2006	Rainbow Trout	1,000	1.9 in	report
August 24, 2005	Arctic Char	300	3.6 in	report
August 19, 2004	Arctic Char	300	2.6 in	report
August 17, 2004	Rainbow Trout	1,012	2.1 in	report
September 4, 2002	Arctic Char	513	3.6 in	report
August 8, 2001	Rainbow Trout	1,000	1.8 in	report
September 22, 2000	Lake Trout	400	6.1 in	report
August 9, 1999	Rainbow Trout	1,111	2.2 in	report
October 8, 1998	Lake Trout	295	5 in	report
August 21, 1997	Rainbow Trout	1,000	2.5 in	report
September 9, 1996	Lake Trout	600	4.2 in	report
July 18, 1995	Rainbow Trout	1,000	1.8 in	report
May 18, 1994	Lake Trout	1,000	3.4 in	report
July 29, 1993	Rainbow Trout	1,000	1.9 in	report
June 22, 1992	Arctic Char	1,000	3.8 in	report
July 31, 1991	Rainbow Trout	1,000	2.1 in	report
August 8, 1989	Rainbow Trout	500	1.8 in	report
June 5, 1989	Lake Trout	500	3.3 in	report
August 17, 1988	Rainbow Trout	1,000	1.8 in	report
June 14, 1988	Lake Trout	1,000	2.8 in	report
August 25, 1987	Rainbow Trout	1,000	2.2 in	report
January 19, 1981	Sheefish	20,000	1.1 in	report
January 19, 1981	Sheefish	20,335	0.4 in	report

Access and facts

Water type: natural lake
Nearest town: Delta Junction, AK

A 5-acre lake on Army land in the Donnelly Training Area. Off Meadows Road (Richardson Hwy mile 257.6), turn onto Windy Ridge Road at mile 7.5, go 3.2 miles, then take a trail north 0.4 mile. No facilities. Entry uses the Army's Recreation Access Permit, and training can close areas.

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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 Ghost Lake?

Fishing Ghost Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 21 of 35 plants on record, ahead of Arctic Char and 2 more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 17, 2026, averaging 2.3 in. Arctic Char was last stocked August 23, 2010, averaging 3.3 in. Lake Trout was last stocked September 22, 2000, averaging 4.1 in. Sheefish was last stocked January 19, 1981, averaging 0.8 in.

When is Ghost Lake stocked?

Last stocked June 17, 2026. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 1981, most often in June and August. No plants recorded in 17 years between 1981 and 2026.

How big are the fish stocked at Ghost Lake?

Stocked fish average 2.7 in. Rainbow Trout average 2.3 in. Arctic Char average 3.3 in. Lake Trout average 4.1 in. Sheefish average 0.8 in.

How do you get on Ghost Lake?

The nearest town is Delta Junction, AK. A 5-acre lake on Army land in the Donnelly Training Area. Off Meadows Road (Richardson Hwy mile 257.6), turn onto Windy Ridge Road at mile 7.5, go 3.2 miles, then take a trail north 0.4 mile. No facilities. Entry uses the Army's Recreation Access Permit, and training can close areas.

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