Rainbow Trout Stocked · 55 plants · last May 20, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Hidden Lake fishing
Hidden Lake fishing has Arctic Grayling, Rainbow Trout, Arctic Char, and Lake Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Northern Pike, Lake Chub, and Longnose Sucker. 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, dawn for Lake Trout, and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike.
- Last stocked
- May 20, 2026
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 106
- Since 1968
- Species stocked
- 4 (+3 also recorded)
- Average size
- 7.2 in
- Elevation
- 523 ft
Fish at Hidden Lake
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 55 plants · last May 20, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Arctic Char Stocked · 28 plants · last May 21, 2024
Last stocked May 21, 2024 · avg 9 in · 28 plants
Arctic Grayling Stocked · 22 plants · last June 13, 2018 Last stocked June 13, 2018 · avg 4.1 in · 22 plants
Arctic Grayling species guide
Lake Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last August 18, 1989 Best: dawn 
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guide Lake Chub Confirmed present
Longnose Sucker Confirmed present
How Hidden Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 15 years between 1968 and 2026.
Fish stocked in 1968
10,000
Fish stocked in 1975
35,000
Fish stocked in 1978
12,500
Fish stocked in 1983
15,000
Fish stocked in 1984
15,000
Fish stocked in 1985
10,000
Fish stocked in 1986
14,500
Fish stocked in 1988
15,400
Fish stocked in 1989
4,130
Fish stocked in 1990
3,600
Fish stocked in 1991
9,400
Fish stocked in 1992
1,700
Fish stocked in 1993
11,950
Fish stocked in 1994
2,132
Fish stocked in 1995
2,300
Fish stocked in 1996
2,050
Fish stocked in 1997
3,672
Fish stocked in 1998
2,431
Fish stocked in 1999
1,800
Fish stocked in 2000
3,050
Fish stocked in 2001
4,210
Fish stocked in 2002
4,115
Fish stocked in 2003
2,261
Fish stocked in 2004
1,571
Fish stocked in 2005
2,147
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 2011
945
Fish stocked in 2012
5,269
Fish stocked in 2013
2,480
Fish stocked in 2014
14,249
Fish stocked in 2015
4,041
Fish stocked in 2016
2,314
Fish stocked in 2017
2,195
Fish stocked in 2018
2,669
Fish stocked in 2021
2,322
Fish stocked in 2022
2,366
Fish stocked in 2023
2,297
Fish stocked in 2024
2,341
Fish stocked in 2025
2,014
Fish stocked in 2026
2,086
Stocking history
| 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 |
Access and facts
On Eielson Air Force Base land (see ADF&G's guide for base access). From Richardson Highway mile 341, turn southwest and go 0.4 miles, then right 0.2 miles to the lake. Road and parking at the lake, about 17 acres, no other facilities. Not the Hidden Lake on the Alaska Highway near Tok.
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Common questions
What fish are at Hidden Lake?
Fishing Hidden Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 55 of 106 plants on record, ahead of Arctic Char and 2 more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 20, 2026, averaging 7.5 in. Arctic Char was last stocked May 21, 2024, averaging 9 in. Arctic Grayling was last stocked June 13, 2018, averaging 4.1 in. Lake Trout was last stocked August 18, 1989, averaging 4.8 in. Northern Pike, Lake Chub, and Longnose Sucker are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Hidden Lake stocked?
Last stocked May 20, 2026. It is stocked about 1.8 times a year since 1968, most often in May and June. No plants recorded in 15 years between 1968 and 2026.
How big are the fish stocked at Hidden Lake?
Stocked fish average 7.2 in. Rainbow Trout average 7.5 in. Arctic Char average 9 in. Arctic Grayling average 4.1 in. Lake Trout average 4.8 in.
How do you get on Hidden Lake?
On Eielson Air Force Base land (see ADF&G's guide for base access). From Richardson Highway mile 341, turn southwest and go 0.4 miles, then right 0.2 miles to the lake. Road and parking at the lake, about 17 acres, no other facilities. Not the Hidden Lake on the Alaska Highway near Tok.