Rainbow Trout Stocked · 56 plants · last May 18, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Grayling Lake fishing
Grayling Lake fishing has Arctic Grayling, Sheefish, Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, Arctic Char, 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
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 123
- Since 1975
- Species recorded
- 7
- Average size
- 7.8 in
- Elevation
- 528 ft
Fish at Grayling Lake
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 56 plants · last May 18, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk 
Arctic Grayling Stocked · 29 plants · last May 22, 2015 Last stocked May 22, 2015 · avg 4.9 in · 29 plants
Arctic Grayling species guide Arctic Char Stocked · 27 plants · last May 22, 2025
Last stocked May 22, 2025 · avg 10.1 in · 27 plants
Chinook Salmon Stocked · 6 plants · last October 1, 2024 Last stocked October 1, 2024 · avg 9.4 in · 6 plants
Chinook Salmon species guide
Lake Trout Stocked · 3 plants · last August 18, 1989 Best: dawn 
Coho Salmon Stocked · 1 plant · last September 24, 2025 Last stocked September 24, 2025 · avg 7.1 in · 1 plant
Coho Salmon species guide Sheefish Stocked · 1 plant · last August 13, 1984
Last stocked August 13, 1984 · avg 5.6 in · 1 plant
How Grayling Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 9 years between 1975 and 2026.
Fish stocked in 1975
35,000
Fish stocked in 1978
12,500
Fish stocked in 1983
15,000
Fish stocked in 1984
15,500
Fish stocked in 1985
10,000
Fish stocked in 1986
10,500
Fish stocked in 1987
1,500
Fish stocked in 1988
3,000
Fish stocked in 1989
13,810
Fish stocked in 1990
10,500
Fish stocked in 1991
1,934
Fish stocked in 1992
1,995
Fish stocked in 1993
23,296
Fish stocked in 1994
3,679
Fish stocked in 1995
2,850
Fish stocked in 1996
4,265
Fish stocked in 1997
3,383
Fish stocked in 1998
2,591
Fish stocked in 1999
1,454
Fish stocked in 2000
3,100
Fish stocked in 2001
2,489
Fish stocked in 2002
4,290
Fish stocked in 2003
2,282
Fish stocked in 2004
1,571
Fish stocked in 2005
2,104
Fish stocked in 2006
700
Fish stocked in 2007
1,350
Fish stocked in 2008
2,711
Fish stocked in 2009
2,000
Fish stocked in 2010
2,700
Fish stocked in 2012
5,465
Fish stocked in 2013
2,394
Fish stocked in 2014
2,030
Fish stocked in 2015
3,094
Fish stocked in 2016
2,187
Fish stocked in 2017
2,609
Fish stocked in 2018
2,567
Fish stocked in 2021
2,964
Fish stocked in 2022
2,402
Fish stocked in 2023
2,973
Fish stocked in 2024
2,592
Fish stocked in 2025
3,292
Fish stocked in 2026
1,846
Stocking history
| 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 |
Access and facts
On Eielson Air Force Base, west of the Richardson Highway across from the main gate: from mile 341 turn southwest 0.4 mile, then left 1.2 miles. Air Force land needs a base Hunt/Trap/Fish permit. The Air Force lists a group picnic pavilion and a hiking trail at the lake.
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Common questions
What fish are at Grayling Lake?
Fishing Grayling Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 56 of 123 plants on record, ahead of Arctic Grayling and 5 more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 18, 2026, averaging 8.3 in. Arctic Grayling was last stocked May 22, 2015, averaging 4.9 in. Arctic Char was last stocked May 22, 2025, averaging 10.1 in. Chinook Salmon was last stocked October 1, 2024, averaging 9.4 in. 3 more species are on the stocking report.
When is Grayling Lake stocked?
Last stocked May 18, 2026. It is stocked about 2.4 times a year since 1975, most often in May and June. No plants recorded in 9 years between 1975 and 2026.
How big are the fish stocked at Grayling Lake?
Stocked fish average 7.8 in. Rainbow Trout average 8.3 in. Arctic Grayling average 4.9 in. Arctic Char average 10.1 in. Chinook Salmon average 9.4 in.
How do you get on Grayling Lake?
On Eielson Air Force Base, west of the Richardson Highway across from the main gate: from mile 341 turn southwest 0.4 mile, then left 1.2 miles. Air Force land needs a base Hunt/Trap/Fish permit. The Air Force lists a group picnic pavilion and a hiking trail at the lake.
Which lakes near Grayling Lake were stocked more recently?
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.