Hidden Lake fishing

Fishing at Hidden Lake has Arctic Grayling, Rainbow Trout, Arctic Char, and Lake Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 1.8 times a year since 1968, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and dawn for Lake Trout.

Last stocked

May 20, 2026

Plants on record

106

Since 1968

Species recorded

4

Average size

7.2 in

Elevation

523 ft

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How Hidden Lake is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the fourth week of May. In 2026 it was May 20, 2026, about when it usually is.

No plants recorded in 15 years between 1968 and 2026.

Fish at Hidden Lake

Fishing Hidden Lake is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 55 of 106 plants on record, ahead of Arctic Char and 2 more.

Rainbow Trout 55 plants
Plants
55 of 106
Last stocked
May 20, 2026
Average length
7.5 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Arctic Char 28 plants
Plants
28 of 106
Last stocked
May 21, 2024
Average length
9 in
Arctic Grayling 22 plants
Plants
22 of 106
Last stocked
June 13, 2018
Average length
4.1 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Arctic Grayling guide.

Lake Trout 1 plant
Plants
1 of 106
Last stocked
August 18, 1989
Average length
4.8 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Lake Trout guide.

Fishing Hidden Lake

Hidden Lake is known for its diverse fish population. Sockeye salmon migrate in the tens of thousands, with spawning adults returning in June and July. Anglers can also find other species in the lake, including Arctic char, coho salmon, lake trout, and rainbow trout. Winter access allows for ice fishing.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org

What to watch for

Anglers should be aware that the lake and creek are noted for the presence of both brown and black bears. Additionally, much of the shoreline is very steep, which could pose challenges for access.

Fish stocked per year

  • 10,0001968
  • 35,0001975
  • 12,5001978
  • 15,0001983
  • 15,0001984
  • 10,0001985
  • 14,5001986
  • 15,4001988
  • 4,1301989
  • 3,6001990
  • 9,4001991
  • 1,7001992
  • 11,9501993
  • 2,1321994
  • 2,3001995
  • 2,0501996
  • 3,6721997
  • 2,4311998
  • 1,8001999
  • 3,0502000
  • 4,2102001
  • 4,1152002
  • 2,2612003
  • 1,5712004
  • 2,1472005
  • 7002006
  • 1,3502007
  • 2,7112008
  • 2,0002009
  • 2,7002010
  • 9452011
  • 5,2692012
  • 2,4802013
  • 14,2492014
  • 4,0412015
  • 2,3142016
  • 2,1952017
  • 2,6692018
  • 2,3222021
  • 2,3662022
  • 2,2972023
  • 2,3412024
  • 2,0142025
  • 2,0862026

Stocking history

Showing 15 of 106 plants Showing 106 plants

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
May 20, 2026 Rainbow Trout 2,086 10 in report
May 15, 2025 Rainbow Trout 2,014 10.1 in report
May 21, 2024 Arctic Char 348 10.1 in report
May 20, 2024 Rainbow Trout 1,993 10.4 in report
May 30, 2023 Rainbow Trout 201 10.3 in report
May 26, 2023 Rainbow Trout 1,796 10.4 in report
May 23, 2023 Arctic Char 300 10.1 in report
June 1, 2022 Arctic Char 295 11.1 in report
May 25, 2022 Rainbow Trout 2,071 10.2 in report
May 20, 2021 Rainbow Trout 2,010 10.1 in report
May 20, 2021 Arctic Char 312 9.8 in report
June 13, 2018 Arctic Grayling 502 8 in report
May 22, 2018 Arctic Char 152 11.5 in report
May 18, 2018 Rainbow Trout 2,015 10.2 in report
September 7, 2017 Arctic Char 200 4.9 in report
May 19, 2017 Rainbow Trout 1,995 10.1 in report
May 4, 2016 Rainbow Trout 2,014 8.4 in report
May 2, 2016 Arctic Char 300 9.6 in report
September 15, 2015 Arctic Char 500 5 in report
May 21, 2015 Arctic Grayling 1,537 8.2 in report
May 14, 2015 Rainbow Trout 2,004 9.6 in report
June 24, 2014 Rainbow Trout 11,567 2.8 in report
June 6, 2014 Arctic Grayling 500 8 in report
May 20, 2014 Arctic Char 202 10.2 in report
May 20, 2014 Rainbow Trout 1,980 8.7 in report
June 19, 2013 Arctic Grayling 500 9.1 in report
June 8, 2013 Rainbow Trout 158 8.8 in report
June 3, 2013 Rainbow Trout 1,822 9.1 in report
October 4, 2012 Rainbow Trout 3,394 3 in report
June 18, 2012 Rainbow Trout 1,800 6.8 in report
June 1, 2012 Arctic Char 75 11 in report
June 1, 2011 Arctic Char 945 6.9 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 1,447 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 686 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 774 9 in report
June 6, 2002 Arctic Grayling 550 6.9 in report
June 6, 2002 Rainbow Trout 791 8.9 in report
June 26, 2001 Rainbow Trout 900 8.5 in report
June 26, 2001 Arctic Grayling 1,872 7.2 in report
June 19, 2001 Arctic Grayling 538 6.9 in report
May 23, 2001 Rainbow Trout 900 8.6 in report
June 29, 2000 Rainbow Trout 900 8 in report
May 27, 2000 Rainbow Trout 900 8.8 in report
May 27, 2000 Arctic Grayling 550 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 1,000 9.5 in report
September 22, 1998 Arctic Grayling 358 7.7 in report
June 8, 1998 Rainbow Trout 510 6.7 in report
May 21, 1998 Rainbow Trout 646 6.8 in report
May 12, 1998 Arctic Char 917 9.1 in report
July 10, 1997 Rainbow Trout 840 7.1 in report
May 28, 1997 Arctic Char 375 8.5 in report
May 23, 1997 Arctic Char 900 8.7 in report
May 22, 1997 Arctic Grayling 550 7.7 in report
May 21, 1997 Rainbow Trout 1,007 8.7 in report
June 20, 1996 Rainbow Trout 950 8 in report
June 12, 1996 Arctic Char 200 13.9 in report
May 23, 1996 Rainbow Trout 900 7.4 in report
September 28, 1995 Arctic Char 900 8.5 in report
August 7, 1995 Rainbow Trout 500 8.7 in report
May 16, 1995 Rainbow Trout 900 7.8 in report
September 21, 1994 Arctic Char 900 8.1 in report
June 22, 1994 Rainbow Trout 1,232 8.2 in report
September 23, 1993 Arctic Grayling 10,000 2.9 in report
July 7, 1993 Rainbow Trout 1,000 8.1 in report
May 12, 1993 Arctic Char 950 15.7 in report
June 25, 1992 Rainbow Trout 900 8.6 in report
June 4, 1992 Arctic Char 800 15.9 in report
September 27, 1991 Arctic Grayling 3,600 3.1 in report
August 2, 1991 Rainbow Trout 4,000 2.2 in report
July 1, 1991 Arctic Char 1,800 3.5 in report
July 24, 1990 Rainbow Trout 3,600 2.1 in report
September 14, 1989 Arctic Grayling 1,800 3.1 in report
August 18, 1989 Lake Trout 600 4.8 in report
August 7, 1989 Rainbow Trout 900 1.9 in report
July 21, 1989 Rainbow Trout 200 8.2 in report
July 20, 1989 Arctic Char 630 4.8 in report
June 27, 1988 Arctic Char 3,600 2.9 in report
June 14, 1988 Arctic Grayling 10,000 0.5 in report
June 10, 1988 Rainbow Trout 1,800 7.9 in report
August 20, 1986 Rainbow Trout 500 2.1 in report
August 18, 1986 Rainbow Trout 4,000 1.9 in report
June 11, 1986 Arctic Grayling 10,000 0.5 in report
June 21, 1985 Arctic Grayling 10,000 0.4 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
June 13, 1968 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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