Grayling Lake fishing

Fishing at Grayling Lake has Arctic Grayling, Sheefish, Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, Arctic Char, and Chinook Salmon, and 1 more on the stocking report. It is stocked about 2.4 times a year since 1975, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and dawn for Lake Trout.

Last stocked

May 18, 2026

Plants on record

123

Since 1975

Species recorded

7

Average size

7.8 in

Elevation

528 ft

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How Grayling Lake is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the fourth week of May. In 2026 it was May 18, 2026, about when it usually is.

No plants recorded in 9 years between 1975 and 2026.

Hidden Lake (1.5 mi) and Manchu Lake (3.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Hidden Lake is also stocked with Arctic Grayling, Rainbow Trout, Arctic Char, and Lake Trout and Manchu Lake is also stocked with Sheefish, Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Arctic Char, and Arctic Grayling.

Fish at Grayling Lake

Fishing Grayling Lake is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 56 of 123 plants on record, ahead of Arctic Grayling and 5 more.

Rainbow Trout 56 plants
Plants
56 of 123
Last stocked
May 18, 2026
Average length
8.3 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Arctic Grayling 29 plants
Plants
29 of 123
Last stocked
May 22, 2015
Average length
4.9 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Arctic Grayling guide.

Arctic Char 27 plants
Plants
27 of 123
Last stocked
May 22, 2025
Average length
10.1 in
Chinook Salmon 6 plants
Plants
6 of 123
Last stocked
October 1, 2024
Average length
9.4 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Chinook Salmon guide.

Lake Trout 3 plants
Plants
3 of 123
Last stocked
August 18, 1989
Average length
3.6 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Lake Trout guide.

Coho Salmon 1 plant
Plants
1 of 123
Last stocked
September 24, 2025
Average length
7.1 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Coho Salmon guide.

Sheefish 1 plant
Plants
1 of 123
Last stocked
August 13, 1984
Average length
5.6 in

Fish stocked per year

  • 35,0001975
  • 12,5001978
  • 15,0001983
  • 15,5001984
  • 10,0001985
  • 10,5001986
  • 1,5001987
  • 3,0001988
  • 13,8101989
  • 10,5001990
  • 1,9341991
  • 1,9951992
  • 23,2961993
  • 3,6791994
  • 2,8501995
  • 4,2651996
  • 3,3831997
  • 2,5911998
  • 1,4541999
  • 3,1002000
  • 2,4892001
  • 4,2902002
  • 2,2822003
  • 1,5712004
  • 2,1042005
  • 7002006
  • 1,3502007
  • 2,7112008
  • 2,0002009
  • 2,7002010
  • 5,4652012
  • 2,3942013
  • 2,0302014
  • 3,0942015
  • 2,1872016
  • 2,6092017
  • 2,5672018
  • 2,9642021
  • 2,4022022
  • 2,9732023
  • 2,5922024
  • 3,2922025
  • 1,8462026

Stocking history

Showing 15 of 123 plants Showing 123 plants

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
May 18, 2026 Rainbow Trout 1,846 10 in report
September 24, 2025 Coho Salmon 1,025 7.1 in report
May 22, 2025 Arctic Char 503 9.9 in report
May 13, 2025 Rainbow Trout 1,764 10.3 in report
October 1, 2024 Chinook Salmon 794 9.3 in report
May 22, 2024 Rainbow Trout 778 10.4 in report
May 20, 2024 Rainbow Trout 1,020 10.4 in report
September 18, 2023 Chinook Salmon 798 9.7 in report
May 26, 2023 Rainbow Trout 1,817 10.4 in report
May 23, 2023 Arctic Char 358 10.1 in report
September 14, 2022 Chinook Salmon 391 9.1 in report
May 26, 2022 Rainbow Trout 2,011 9.8 in report
September 23, 2021 Chinook Salmon 819 9.6 in report
May 18, 2021 Rainbow Trout 1,794 10.2 in report
May 18, 2021 Arctic Char 351 9.8 in report
October 1, 2018 Chinook Salmon 798 9 in report
May 18, 2018 Rainbow Trout 1,769 9.7 in report
September 18, 2017 Chinook Salmon 806 9.4 in report
May 23, 2017 Rainbow Trout 1,803 10.2 in report
May 5, 2016 Rainbow Trout 1,827 8.6 in report
May 2, 2016 Arctic Char 360 9.6 in report
September 15, 2015 Arctic Char 435 5 in report
September 15, 2015 Arctic Char 65 5 in report
May 22, 2015 Arctic Grayling 791 8.1 in report
May 14, 2015 Rainbow Trout 1,803 9.6 in report
June 6, 2014 Arctic Grayling 200 8 in report
May 14, 2014 Rainbow Trout 1,830 8.9 in report
June 19, 2013 Arctic Grayling 200 9.1 in report
June 19, 2013 Arctic Grayling 200 9.1 in report
June 19, 2013 Rainbow Trout 200 8.7 in report
June 3, 2013 Rainbow Trout 1,794 9.1 in report
October 4, 2012 Rainbow Trout 3,394 3 in report
June 12, 2012 Rainbow Trout 1,839 7.6 in report
June 1, 2012 Arctic Char 232 11 in report
May 13, 2010 Rainbow Trout 2,000 4.8 in report
May 13, 2010 Arctic Char 700 6.8 in report
May 26, 2009 Rainbow Trout 1,000 5.4 in report
May 15, 2009 Rainbow Trout 1,000 5.7 in report
September 3, 2008 Arctic Char 711 8.7 in report
June 10, 2008 Rainbow Trout 900 6.4 in report
May 16, 2008 Rainbow Trout 1,100 6.3 in report
May 22, 2007 Rainbow Trout 1,350 5.7 in report
May 25, 2006 Arctic Char 700 8.5 in report
June 30, 2005 Rainbow Trout 1,404 8.9 in report
May 12, 2005 Arctic Char 700 9.1 in report
June 14, 2004 Rainbow Trout 800 9.1 in report
May 21, 2004 Rainbow Trout 771 9 in report
June 26, 2003 Arctic Char 707 10 in report
June 26, 2003 Rainbow Trout 811 9.5 in report
June 5, 2003 Rainbow Trout 764 9.9 in report
August 21, 2002 Rainbow Trout 2,000 2 in report
July 1, 2002 Rainbow Trout 750 9 in report
June 6, 2002 Arctic Grayling 750 6.9 in report
June 6, 2002 Rainbow Trout 790 8.9 in report
June 26, 2001 Rainbow Trout 800 8.5 in report
June 19, 2001 Arctic Grayling 760 6.9 in report
May 29, 2001 Rainbow Trout 50 12.3 in report
May 23, 2001 Rainbow Trout 879 8.6 in report
June 29, 2000 Rainbow Trout 800 8 in report
May 27, 2000 Rainbow Trout 50 13 in report
May 27, 2000 Rainbow Trout 800 8.8 in report
May 27, 2000 Arctic Grayling 750 7.3 in report
May 27, 2000 Arctic Char 700 9.6 in report
June 30, 1999 Rainbow Trout 800 8.2 in report
May 17, 1999 Rainbow Trout 654 9.5 in report
September 10, 1998 Arctic Grayling 500 7.7 in report
June 8, 1998 Rainbow Trout 500 6.9 in report
May 21, 1998 Rainbow Trout 500 6.8 in report
May 12, 1998 Arctic Char 1,091 9.1 in report
June 26, 1997 Rainbow Trout 51 16.4 in report
June 19, 1997 Rainbow Trout 529 8.6 in report
May 28, 1997 Arctic Char 375 8.5 in report
May 23, 1997 Arctic Char 1,100 8.7 in report
May 22, 1997 Arctic Grayling 750 7.7 in report
May 21, 1997 Rainbow Trout 578 8.7 in report
July 11, 1996 Rainbow Trout 50 16.4 in report
June 20, 1996 Rainbow Trout 550 8 in report
June 13, 1996 Arctic Grayling 478 7.3 in report
June 11, 1996 Arctic Grayling 1,287 7.3 in report
June 11, 1996 Arctic Char 200 13.9 in report
June 6, 1996 Arctic Grayling 1,100 7.3 in report
May 23, 1996 Rainbow Trout 600 7.4 in report
September 28, 1995 Arctic Char 1,100 8.5 in report
August 7, 1995 Rainbow Trout 50 16.4 in report
June 22, 1995 Arctic Grayling 1,100 8.7 in report
May 16, 1995 Rainbow Trout 600 7.8 in report
September 21, 1994 Arctic Char 1,100 8.1 in report
June 22, 1994 Rainbow Trout 1,479 8.2 in report
June 9, 1994 Arctic Grayling 1,100 7.9 in report
September 22, 1993 Arctic Grayling 20,000 2.9 in report
June 16, 1993 Rainbow Trout 1,096 8.3 in report
June 4, 1993 Arctic Grayling 1,100 8.3 in report
May 13, 1993 Arctic Char 677 15.7 in report
May 12, 1993 Arctic Char 286 15.7 in report
May 11, 1993 Arctic Char 137 15.7 in report
June 25, 1992 Rainbow Trout 1,095 8.9 in report
June 4, 1992 Arctic Char 400 15.9 in report
June 3, 1992 Arctic Char 500 15.9 in report
September 17, 1991 Arctic Grayling 1,000 3 in report
May 28, 1991 Arctic Grayling 500 8.7 in report
May 28, 1991 Arctic Char 434 16 in report
July 24, 1990 Rainbow Trout 500 2.1 in report
June 6, 1990 Arctic Grayling 10,000 0.5 in report
September 14, 1989 Arctic Grayling 1,000 3.1 in report
August 18, 1989 Lake Trout 550 4.8 in report
August 7, 1989 Rainbow Trout 1,000 1.9 in report
July 20, 1989 Arctic Char 260 4.8 in report
June 13, 1989 Arctic Grayling 10,000 0.5 in report
June 5, 1989 Lake Trout 1,000 3.3 in report
August 16, 1988 Rainbow Trout 1,000 1.8 in report
June 27, 1988 Arctic Char 1,000 2.9 in report
June 14, 1988 Lake Trout 1,000 2.8 in report
August 28, 1987 Arctic Grayling 1,000 2.8 in report
August 27, 1987 Rainbow Trout 500 2.3 in report
August 20, 1986 Rainbow Trout 500 2.1 in report
June 11, 1986 Arctic Grayling 10,000 0.5 in report
June 21, 1985 Arctic Grayling 10,000 0.4 in report
August 13, 1984 Sheefish 500 5.6 in report
June 8, 1984 Arctic Grayling 15,000 0.4 in report
June 2, 1983 Arctic Grayling 15,000 0.4 in report
June 12, 1978 Arctic Grayling 12,500 0.4 in report
June 27, 1975 Arctic Grayling 25,000 0.4 in report
June 26, 1975 Arctic Grayling 10,000 0.4 in report
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Species stocked here

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.

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