Rainbow Trout Stocked · 10 plants · last May 19, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Horseshoe Lake fishing
Horseshoe Lake fishing has Arctic Grayling and Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Northern Pike. It is stocked about 0.7 times a year since 2006, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike.
- Last stocked
- May 19, 2026
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 14
- Since 2006
- Species stocked
- 2 (+1 also recorded)
- Average size
- 6.6 in
- Elevation
- 557 ft
Fish at Horseshoe Lake
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 10 plants · last May 19, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk 
Arctic Grayling Stocked · 4 plants · last August 23, 2010 Last stocked August 23, 2010 · avg 2.4 in · 4 plants
Arctic Grayling species guide
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guideHow Horseshoe Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 9 years between 2006 and 2026.
Fish stocked in 2006
401
Fish stocked in 2008
550
Fish stocked in 2009
4,267
Fish stocked in 2010
1,000
Fish stocked in 2012
3,594
Fish stocked in 2020
508
Fish stocked in 2021
500
Fish stocked in 2022
513
Fish stocked in 2023
501
Fish stocked in 2024
498
Fish stocked in 2025
500
Fish stocked in 2026
500
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 10 in | report |
| May 20, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 9.4 in | report |
| May 29, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 498 | 10.5 in | report |
| June 8, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 501 | 10.7 in | report |
| June 3, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 513 | 10 in | report |
| May 21, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 10.1 in | report |
| June 2, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 508 | 10.5 in | report |
| October 4, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 3,394 | 3 in | report |
| June 14, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 200 | 7.4 in | report |
| August 23, 2010 | Arctic Grayling | 1,000 | 2.4 in | report |
| September 1, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 4,267 | 1.9 in | report |
| September 3, 2008 | Arctic Grayling | 550 | 2.8 in | report |
| August 28, 2006 | Arctic Grayling | 224 | 2.2 in | report |
| August 28, 2006 | Arctic Grayling | 177 | 2.1 in | report |
Access and facts
On Army land in the Yukon Training Area north of Eielson AFB (see USAG Alaska iSportsman for access). From the EAFB main gate go 0.3 miles on Flightline Ave, left on Transmitter Rd 5.5 miles to a parking area and trail on the west side, then 210 yards to the lake. About 22 acres, no facilities.
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Common questions
What fish are at Horseshoe Lake?
Fishing Horseshoe Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 10 of 14 plants on record, ahead of Arctic Grayling. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 19, 2026, averaging 8.4 in. Arctic Grayling was last stocked August 23, 2010, averaging 2.4 in. Northern Pike is recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Horseshoe Lake stocked?
Last stocked May 19, 2026. It is stocked about 0.7 times a year since 2006, most often in May and June. No plants recorded in 9 years between 2006 and 2026.
How big are the fish stocked at Horseshoe Lake?
Stocked fish average 6.6 in. Rainbow Trout average 8.4 in. Arctic Grayling average 2.4 in.
How do you get on Horseshoe Lake?
On Army land in the Yukon Training Area north of Eielson AFB (see USAG Alaska iSportsman for access). From the EAFB main gate go 0.3 miles on Flightline Ave, left on Transmitter Rd 5.5 miles to a parking area and trail on the west side, then 210 yards to the lake. About 22 acres, no facilities.
Which lakes near Horseshoe Lake were stocked more recently?
Manchu Lake (4.2 mi) and Chena Lake (5.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Manchu Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Arctic Grayling and Chena Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Arctic Grayling.