Arctic Grayling Stocked · 4 plants · last September 22, 1987 Last stocked September 22, 1987 · avg 3.5 in · 4 plants
Arctic Grayling species guideGoodpaster River fishing
Goodpaster River fishing: not stocked since September 22, 1987. It was stocked with Arctic Grayling on a river section. Also recorded: King (Chinook) Salmon, Chum Salmon, and Round Whitefish.
- Last stocked
- September 22, 1987
- · Arctic Grayling
- Plants on record
- 4
- Since 1985
- Species stocked
- 1 (+3 also recorded)
- Average size
- 3.5 in
- Elevation
- 1,003 ft
Fish at Goodpaster River
Arctic Grayling Stocked · 4 plants · last September 22, 1987 
King (Chinook) Salmon Confirmed present Chum Salmon Confirmed present
Round Whitefish Confirmed present
How Goodpaster River is stocked
Bluff Cabin Lake (1.2 mi), Big D Pond (6.5 mi), Quartz Lake (6.5 mi), Little Lost Lake (6.9 mi), and Rainbow Lake (14.6 mi) were stocked more recently. Big D Pond is also stocked with Arctic Grayling and Little Lost Lake is also stocked with Arctic Grayling.
Fish stocked in 1985
3,278
Fish stocked in 1986
15,910
Fish stocked in 1987
7,989
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 22, 1987 | Arctic Grayling | 7,989 | 3.8 in | report |
| October 1, 1986 | Arctic Grayling | 7,891 | 3.5 in | report |
| October 1, 1986 | Arctic Grayling | 8,019 | 3.6 in | report |
| September 20, 1985 | Arctic Grayling | 3,278 | 3.2 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- river section
- Nearest town
- Big Delta, AK
The Goodpaster is reached only by boat, launched from the Tanana River near Delta Junction or from Clearwater Lake.
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.
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Common questions
What fish are at Goodpaster River?
Fishing Goodpaster River usually means Arctic Grayling. All 4 plants on record are Arctic Grayling. Arctic Grayling was last stocked September 22, 1987, averaging 3.5 in. King (Chinook) Salmon, Chum Salmon, and Round Whitefish are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Goodpaster River stocked?
Not stocked since September 22, 1987.
How big are the fish stocked at Goodpaster River?
Arctic Grayling stocked at Goodpaster River average 3.5 in.
How do you get on Goodpaster River?
The nearest town is Big Delta, AK. The Goodpaster is reached only by boat, launched from the Tanana River near Delta Junction or from Clearwater Lake.
Which lakes near Goodpaster River were stocked more recently?
Bluff Cabin Lake (1.2 mi), Big D Pond (6.5 mi), Quartz Lake (6.5 mi), Little Lost Lake (6.9 mi), and Rainbow Lake (14.6 mi) were stocked more recently. Big D Pond is also stocked with Arctic Grayling and Little Lost Lake is also stocked with Arctic Grayling.