Homestead Lake fishing

Homestead Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 1993, most often in June and August. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked
June 3, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
31
Since 1993
Species recorded
1
Average size
2.3 in
Elevation
180 ft

Fish at Homestead Lake

1 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 31 plants · last June 3, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked June 3, 2026 · avg 2.3 in · 31 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

How Homestead Lake is stocked

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

No plants recorded in 1994, 1997, and 1998.

Fish stocked in 1993

3,588

Fish stocked in 1995

3,400

Fish stocked in 1996

1,700

Fish stocked in 1999

1,676

Fish stocked in 2000

1,707

Fish stocked in 2001

1,726

Fish stocked in 2002

1,700

Fish stocked in 2003

1,734

Fish stocked in 2004

1,702

Fish stocked in 2005

1,275

Fish stocked in 2006

1,458

Fish stocked in 2007

4,700

Fish stocked in 2008

1,600

Fish stocked in 2009

1,700

Fish stocked in 2010

1,700

Fish stocked in 2011

1,832

Fish stocked in 2012

3,200

Fish stocked in 2013

3,200

Fish stocked in 2014

3,200

Fish stocked in 2015

2,734

Fish stocked in 2016

2,500

Fish stocked in 2017

2,735

Fish stocked in 2018

2,897

Fish stocked in 2019

2,472

Fish stocked in 2020

2,419

Fish stocked in 2021

2,471

Fish stocked in 2022

6,113

Fish stocked in 2023

6,710

Fish stocked in 2024

8,000

Fish stocked in 2025

6,269

Fish stocked in 2026

6,100

Stocking history

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 3, 2026Rainbow Trout6,1002.7 inreport
May 30, 2025Rainbow Trout6,2692.6 inreport
June 10, 2024Rainbow Trout8,0002.6 inreport
June 1, 2023Rainbow Trout6,7102.4 inreport
June 4, 2022Rainbow Trout6,1132.5 inreport
June 4, 2021Rainbow Trout2,4712.9 inreport
May 29, 2020Rainbow Trout2,4192.5 inreport
June 5, 2019Rainbow Trout2,4722.9 inreport
June 6, 2018Rainbow Trout2,8972.8 inreport
June 5, 2017Rainbow Trout2,7352.6 inreport
June 7, 2016Rainbow Trout2,5002.3 inreport
June 30, 2015Rainbow Trout2,7343.2 inreport
June 11, 2014Rainbow Trout3,2002.8 inreport
September 4, 2013Rainbow Trout3,2002.2 inreport
August 27, 2012Rainbow Trout3,2002.3 inreport
September 16, 2011Rainbow Trout1,8322.5 inreport
August 13, 2010Rainbow Trout1,7001.8 inreport
September 8, 2009Rainbow Trout1,7002.1 inreport
August 22, 2008Rainbow Trout1,6001.8 inreport
August 31, 2007Rainbow Trout4,7002 inreport
August 25, 2006Rainbow Trout1,4581.7 inreport
August 24, 2005Rainbow Trout1,2751.9 inreport
August 25, 2004Rainbow Trout1,7022.1 inreport
August 29, 2003Rainbow Trout1,7341.9 inreport
August 8, 2002Rainbow Trout1,7001.9 inreport
August 13, 2001Rainbow Trout1,7261.7 inreport
July 31, 2000Rainbow Trout1,7071.8 inreport
August 2, 1999Rainbow Trout1,6762 inreport
July 22, 1996Rainbow Trout1,7002 inreport
July 31, 1995Rainbow Trout3,4002 inreport
July 19, 1993Rainbow Trout3,5881.7 inreport

Access and facts

Nearest town
Big Lake, AK

Limited public access through a private subdivision; most shoreline is private. From Parks Hwy mile 52.3 take Big Lake Rd 3.6 mi, left at the Y 2.1 mi, left on Echo Lake Rd 0.8 mi, right on Sun Dr 0.3 mi, right on Alta Dr 0.1 mi to the access; short trail to the lake.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Alaska Department of Fish and Game before you go.

Nearest lakes

Big Lake 1.6 mi last stocked September 10, 1993 Lake Marion 1.7 mi last stocked June 5, 2026 Cranberry Lake 3 mi last stocked August 25, 2004 Threemile Lake 3.1 mi last stocked August 13, 2010 Rocky Lake 3.2 mi last stocked May 21, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Homestead Lake?

Fishing Homestead Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. All 31 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 3, 2026, averaging 2.3 in.

When is Homestead Lake stocked?

Last stocked June 3, 2026. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 1993, most often in June and August. No plants recorded in 1994, 1997, and 1998.

How big are the fish stocked at Homestead Lake?

Rainbow Trout stocked at Homestead Lake average 2.3 in.

How do you get on Homestead Lake?

The nearest town is Big Lake, AK. Limited public access through a private subdivision; most shoreline is private. From Parks Hwy mile 52.3 take Big Lake Rd 3.6 mi, left at the Y 2.1 mi, left on Echo Lake Rd 0.8 mi, right on Sun Dr 0.3 mi, right on Alta Dr 0.1 mi to the access; short trail to the lake.

Which lakes near Homestead Lake were stocked more recently?

Lake Marion (1.7 mi) was stocked more recently. Lake Marion is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

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