Irene Lake fishing

Irene Lake fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout and Arctic Char on a natural lake. It is stocked about 1.7 times a year since 1992, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked
June 22, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
60
Since 1992
Species recorded
2
Average size
9.3 in
Elevation
80 ft

Fish at Irene Lake

2 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 36 plants · last June 22, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked June 22, 2026 · avg 8.5 in · 36 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Arctic Char Stocked · 24 plants · last June 22, 2026

Last stocked June 22, 2026 · avg 10.6 in · 24 plants

How Irene Lake is stocked

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

No plants recorded in 1994 and 1997.

Fish stocked in 1992

1,996

Fish stocked in 1993

1,473

Fish stocked in 1995

1,914

Fish stocked in 1996

3,790

Fish stocked in 1998

1,800

Fish stocked in 1999

2,295

Fish stocked in 2000

2,530

Fish stocked in 2001

1,879

Fish stocked in 2002

1,549

Fish stocked in 2003

2,614

Fish stocked in 2004

1,839

Fish stocked in 2005

2,077

Fish stocked in 2006

12,049

Fish stocked in 2007

4,408

Fish stocked in 2008

2,773

Fish stocked in 2009

11,819

Fish stocked in 2010

3,700

Fish stocked in 2011

776

Fish stocked in 2012

1,205

Fish stocked in 2013

3,086

Fish stocked in 2014

2,000

Fish stocked in 2015

2,063

Fish stocked in 2016

2,217

Fish stocked in 2017

2,292

Fish stocked in 2018

1,691

Fish stocked in 2019

4,120

Fish stocked in 2020

3,153

Fish stocked in 2021

3,330

Fish stocked in 2022

3,122

Fish stocked in 2023

3,502

Fish stocked in 2024

2,849

Fish stocked in 2025

2,548

Fish stocked in 2026

2,966

Stocking history

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 22, 2026Rainbow Trout2,45410.4 inreport
June 22, 2026Arctic Char51210 inreport
June 27, 2025Rainbow Trout2,14810.1 inreport
June 27, 2025Arctic Char40010.3 inreport
May 28, 2024Arctic Char55810.6 inreport
May 28, 2024Rainbow Trout2,2919.8 inreport
June 16, 2023Arctic Char7259.5 inreport
June 16, 2023Rainbow Trout2,7779.1 inreport
May 22, 2022Rainbow Trout2,72210 inreport
May 22, 2022Arctic Char4009.5 inreport
May 27, 2021Rainbow Trout2,78010.4 inreport
May 27, 2021Arctic Char5509.5 inreport
May 18, 2020Arctic Char3989.7 inreport
May 5, 2020Rainbow Trout2,75510.3 inreport
May 15, 2019Arctic Char4989.8 inreport
April 30, 2019Rainbow Trout3,6229.7 inreport
May 11, 2018Rainbow Trout1,6919.8 inreport
May 18, 2017Rainbow Trout1,7678.5 inreport
May 9, 2017Arctic Char5259.3 inreport
May 16, 2016Rainbow Trout2,2178.8 inreport
May 5, 2015Arctic Char5009.4 inreport
May 5, 2015Rainbow Trout1,5639.4 inreport
May 22, 2014Rainbow Trout2,0008.4 inreport
July 25, 2013Arctic Char6168.8 inreport
June 5, 2013Arctic Char5098.5 inreport
May 31, 2013Rainbow Trout1,1028.4 inreport
May 24, 2013Rainbow Trout8598.6 inreport
June 27, 2012Rainbow Trout1,2058 inreport
May 11, 2011Arctic Char7507 inreport
May 11, 2011Arctic Char2623.7 inreport
May 18, 2010Rainbow Trout3,7005 inreport
August 21, 2009Rainbow Trout6,0001.8 inreport
June 16, 2009Rainbow Trout3,7945.9 inreport
June 16, 2009Arctic Char2,0256.9 inreport
May 8, 2008Rainbow Trout2,7736.3 inreport
November 16, 2007Arctic Char2024.3 inreport
November 16, 2007Arctic Char8011.3 inreport
June 4, 2007Arctic Char7507.7 inreport
May 30, 2007Rainbow Trout3,4585.5 inreport
May 10, 2007Rainbow Trout10011.6 inreport
June 13, 2006Arctic Char11,0501.8 inreport
May 16, 2006Rainbow Trout9999.1 inreport
June 9, 2005Rainbow Trout7528.8 inreport
April 29, 2005Rainbow Trout1,3258.5 inreport
May 12, 2004Rainbow Trout1,8398.9 inreport
November 21, 2003Arctic Char6429.7 inreport
May 7, 2003Rainbow Trout1,7279.3 inreport
May 7, 2003Arctic Char8239.3 inreport
May 29, 2002Rainbow Trout1,5499 inreport
May 10, 2001Rainbow Trout1,8798.9 inreport
May 4, 2000Rainbow Trout1,7838.2 inreport
May 4, 2000Arctic Char7479.5 inreport
October 12, 1999Arctic Char5704.1 inreport
May 17, 1999Rainbow Trout1,7258.6 inreport
June 9, 1998Rainbow Trout1,8006.8 inreport
September 10, 1996Arctic Char1,8003.9 inreport
July 1, 1996Rainbow Trout1,9908.3 inreport
June 29, 1995Rainbow Trout1,9148.1 inreport
June 22, 1993Rainbow Trout1,4738.4 inreport
May 7, 1992Rainbow Trout1,9968.6 inreport

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Nearest town
Palmer, AK

In Matanuska Lakes SRA near Palmer. From Glenn Hwy mile 38 take Coleen St north, left on Bradley Lake Ave 0.2 mi, right on Green Jade 0.4 mi to a lot; a short trail leads to the lake. Day parking carries a fee. ADA facilities in the park are at Matanuska and Kepler Lakes, not here.

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

Nearest lakes

Canoe Lake 0.2 mi last stocked June 12, 2026 Klaire Lake 0.6 mi last stocked June 3, 2026 Victor Lake 0.6 mi last stocked June 3, 2026 Leech Lake 1.1 mi last stocked May 20, 2026 Johnson Lake 1.5 mi last stocked June 8, 2017

Common questions

What fish are at Irene Lake?

Fishing Irene Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 36 of 60 plants on record, ahead of Arctic Char. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 22, 2026, averaging 8.5 in. Arctic Char was last stocked June 22, 2026, averaging 10.6 in.

When is Irene Lake stocked?

Last stocked June 22, 2026. It is stocked about 1.7 times a year since 1992, most often in May and June. No plants recorded in 1994 and 1997.

How big are the fish stocked at Irene Lake?

Stocked fish average 9.3 in. Rainbow Trout average 8.5 in. Arctic Char average 10.6 in.

How do you get on Irene Lake?

The nearest town is Palmer, AK. In Matanuska Lakes SRA near Palmer. From Glenn Hwy mile 38 take Coleen St north, left on Bradley Lake Ave 0.2 mi, right on Green Jade 0.4 mi to a lot; a short trail leads to the lake. Day parking carries a fee. ADA facilities in the park are at Matanuska and Kepler Lakes, not here.

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