Arctic Char Stocked · 52 plants · last June 2, 2026
Last stocked June 2, 2026 · avg 13.1 in · 52 plants
Island Lake fishing
Island Lake fishing has Sockeye Salmon, Rainbow Trout, and Arctic Char on the stocking report. Also recorded: Coho Salmon and Stickleback. It is stocked about 1.8 times a year since 1968, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- June 2, 2026
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 107
- Since 1968
- Species stocked
- 3 (+2 also recorded)
- Average size
- 7.8 in
- Elevation
- 109 ft
Fish at Island Lake
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 52 plants · last June 2, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Sockeye Salmon Stocked · 3 plants · last June 9, 1977
Last stocked June 9, 1977 · avg 1.8 in · 3 plants
Coho Salmon Confirmed present Stickleback Confirmed present
How Island Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 19 years between 1968 and 2026.
Fish stocked in 1968
17,390
Fish stocked in 1969
105,400
Fish stocked in 1971
53,300
Fish stocked in 1977
187,308
Fish stocked in 1982
27,900
Fish stocked in 1983
12,466
Fish stocked in 1985
40,780
Fish stocked in 1986
21,064
Fish stocked in 1993
54,000
Fish stocked in 1994
50,000
Fish stocked in 1995
54,207
Fish stocked in 1996
54,006
Fish stocked in 1999
54,000
Fish stocked in 2000
50,000
Fish stocked in 2001
64,000
Fish stocked in 2002
45,591
Fish stocked in 2003
37,678
Fish stocked in 2004
39,734
Fish stocked in 2005
30,061
Fish stocked in 2006
14,336
Fish stocked in 2007
50,020
Fish stocked in 2008
61,447
Fish stocked in 2009
56,375
Fish stocked in 2010
22,577
Fish stocked in 2011
35,983
Fish stocked in 2012
41,316
Fish stocked in 2013
38,431
Fish stocked in 2014
37,121
Fish stocked in 2015
38,864
Fish stocked in 2016
33,268
Fish stocked in 2017
35,573
Fish stocked in 2018
32,649
Fish stocked in 2019
30,278
Fish stocked in 2020
30,988
Fish stocked in 2021
31,715
Fish stocked in 2022
43,056
Fish stocked in 2023
36,233
Fish stocked in 2024
33,332
Fish stocked in 2025
33,083
Fish stocked in 2026
32,685
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 4,242 | 2.6 in | report |
| June 2, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 23,760 | 2.6 in | report |
| June 2, 2026 | Arctic Char | 2,002 | 10 in | report |
| June 2, 2026 | Arctic Char | 2,681 | 10 in | report |
| October 24, 2025 | Arctic Char | 50 | 26.5 in | report |
| May 29, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 28,002 | 2.4 in | report |
| May 21, 2025 | Arctic Char | 1,995 | 10.3 in | report |
| May 21, 2025 | Arctic Char | 3,036 | 10.3 in | report |
| June 10, 2024 | Arctic Char | 592 | 10.7 in | report |
| May 29, 2024 | Arctic Char | 1,700 | 10.7 in | report |
| May 29, 2024 | Arctic Char | 3,051 | 10.7 in | report |
| May 27, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 27,989 | 2.6 in | report |
| June 15, 2023 | Arctic Char | 5,433 | 9.6 in | report |
| May 30, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 30,800 | 2.4 in | report |
| June 17, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 9,562 | 2.4 in | report |
| June 5, 2022 | Arctic Char | 5,492 | 9.3 in | report |
| June 3, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 28,002 | 2.4 in | report |
| October 28, 2021 | Arctic Char | 70 | 17.7 in | report |
| June 6, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 19,471 | 2.8 in | report |
| June 6, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 7,173 | 2.9 in | report |
| May 24, 2021 | Arctic Char | 5,001 | 9.5 in | report |
| October 28, 2020 | Arctic Char | 50 | 23.2 in | report |
| June 18, 2020 | Arctic Char | 1,164 | 9.4 in | report |
| May 27, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 25,200 | 2.6 in | report |
| May 18, 2020 | Arctic Char | 4,574 | 9.7 in | report |
| October 28, 2019 | Arctic Char | 55 | 23.7 in | report |
| June 11, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 25,413 | 3 in | report |
| May 17, 2019 | Arctic Char | 4,810 | 10.5 in | report |
| August 15, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 3,646 | 2.9 in | report |
| June 6, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 17,099 | 2.8 in | report |
| June 6, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 6,866 | 2.7 in | report |
| May 17, 2018 | Arctic Char | 5,038 | 10.2 in | report |
| November 3, 2017 | Arctic Char | 99 | 18.2 in | report |
| November 3, 2017 | Arctic Char | 100 | 11.1 in | report |
| June 7, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 10,869 | 2.5 in | report |
| June 7, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 19,418 | 2.6 in | report |
| May 23, 2017 | Arctic Char | 5,087 | 9.7 in | report |
| June 15, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 28,111 | 2.5 in | report |
| May 6, 2016 | Arctic Char | 5,157 | 10 in | report |
| July 8, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 6,000 | 3.1 in | report |
| July 1, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 27,604 | 3.2 in | report |
| May 28, 2015 | Arctic Char | 5,260 | 9.5 in | report |
| November 7, 2014 | Arctic Char | 115 | 23.3 in | report |
| June 4, 2014 | Arctic Char | 5,006 | 8.9 in | report |
| June 4, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 32,000 | 2.9 in | report |
| August 6, 2013 | Arctic Char | 1,585 | 8.8 in | report |
| August 6, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 846 | 8.9 in | report |
| July 10, 2013 | Arctic Char | 4,000 | 9.3 in | report |
| June 27, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 32,000 | 3 in | report |
| September 13, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 28,252 | 2.7 in | report |
| September 13, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 7,567 | 2.6 in | report |
| June 21, 2012 | Arctic Char | 2,629 | 10.7 in | report |
| June 21, 2012 | Arctic Char | 1,814 | 11.3 in | report |
| June 21, 2012 | Arctic Char | 554 | 9.3 in | report |
| May 6, 2012 | Arctic Char | 500 | 10.6 in | report |
| September 21, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 30,424 | 2.5 in | report |
| May 23, 2011 | Arctic Char | 5,333 | 7 in | report |
| May 8, 2011 | Arctic Char | 1 | 23.7 in | report |
| May 8, 2011 | Arctic Char | 225 | 7.9 in | report |
| May 25, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 16,971 | 3.4 in | report |
| May 19, 2010 | Arctic Char | 5,606 | 6.8 in | report |
| August 28, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 44,862 | 1.8 in | report |
| June 11, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 6,923 | 6 in | report |
| June 11, 2009 | Arctic Char | 4,590 | 6.9 in | report |
| December 2, 2008 | Arctic Char | 47 | 23.5 in | report |
| December 2, 2008 | Arctic Char | 35 | 18.1 in | report |
| October 1, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 24,000 | 2.1 in | report |
| August 21, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 32,000 | 1.9 in | report |
| August 12, 2008 | Arctic Char | 5,365 | 8 in | report |
| November 28, 2007 | Arctic Char | 115 | 17.1 in | report |
| November 28, 2007 | Arctic Char | 61 | 24.3 in | report |
| August 27, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 45,010 | 2 in | report |
| June 12, 2007 | Arctic Char | 4,834 | 7.8 in | report |
| December 7, 2006 | Arctic Char | 55 | 24.7 in | report |
| December 7, 2006 | Arctic Char | 167 | 18 in | report |
| November 14, 2006 | Arctic Char | 364 | 10.7 in | report |
| November 14, 2006 | Arctic Char | 82 | 24.7 in | report |
| September 7, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 8,334 | 2.1 in | report |
| June 13, 2006 | Arctic Char | 5,334 | 8.8 in | report |
| August 30, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 25,000 | 2.2 in | report |
| May 27, 2005 | Arctic Char | 5,061 | 8.5 in | report |
| August 13, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 30,014 | 2 in | report |
| May 26, 2004 | Arctic Char | 9,720 | 8.4 in | report |
| September 25, 2003 | Arctic Char | 2,480 | 13.5 in | report |
| August 27, 2003 | Arctic Char | 2,191 | 15.3 in | report |
| August 14, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 30,000 | 1.9 in | report |
| July 22, 2003 | Arctic Char | 3,007 | 13.4 in | report |
| August 16, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 45,591 | 2 in | report |
| August 15, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 64,000 | 2 in | report |
| August 9, 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 50,000 | 2.1 in | report |
| August 3, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 54,000 | 2.5 in | report |
| July 18, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 8,006 | 1.8 in | report |
| July 18, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 46,000 | 2 in | report |
| July 26, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 54,207 | 2 in | report |
| July 7, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 50,000 | 1.9 in | report |
| July 13, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 54,000 | 1.8 in | report |
| September 3, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 21,064 | 2.4 in | report |
| August 29, 1985 | Rainbow Trout | 40,780 | 2.5 in | report |
| August 30, 1983 | Rainbow Trout | 12,466 | 1.9 in | report |
| September 8, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 27,900 | 2 in | report |
| June 9, 1977 | Sockeye Salmon | 187,308 | 1.8 in | report |
| June 11, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 19,800 | 2.8 in | report |
| June 7, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 33,500 | 2.8 in | report |
| September 8, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 60,800 | 2.5 in | report |
| September 5, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 44,600 | 2.7 in | report |
| June 10, 1968 | Sockeye Salmon | 7,590 | – | report |
| June 6, 1968 | Sockeye Salmon | 9,800 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Nikiski, AK
Near Nikiski. From the Sterling Hwy take the Kenai Spur Rd north 25.8 mi, right on Island Lake Rd 2.3 mi, left on Pipeline Rd 0.7 mi, left on Moose Run 0.8 mi, left on Estes Rd to limited parking in a cul-de-sac with a sandy boat launch area.
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Common questions
What fish are at Island Lake?
Fishing Island Lake is as likely for Arctic Char and Rainbow Trout. Each accounts for 52 of 107 plants on record. Arctic Char was last stocked June 2, 2026, averaging 13.1 in. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 2, 2026, averaging 2.6 in. Sockeye Salmon was last stocked June 9, 1977, averaging 1.8 in. Coho Salmon and Stickleback are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Island Lake stocked?
Last stocked June 2, 2026. It is stocked about 1.8 times a year since 1968, most often in May and June. No plants recorded in 19 years between 1968 and 2026.
How big are the fish stocked at Island Lake?
Stocked fish average 7.8 in. Arctic Char average 13.1 in. Rainbow Trout average 2.6 in. Sockeye Salmon average 1.8 in.
How do you get on Island Lake?
The nearest town is Nikiski, AK. Near Nikiski. From the Sterling Hwy take the Kenai Spur Rd north 25.8 mi, right on Island Lake Rd 2.3 mi, left on Pipeline Rd 0.7 mi, left on Moose Run 0.8 mi, left on Estes Rd to limited parking in a cul-de-sac with a sandy boat launch area.
Which lakes near Island Lake were stocked more recently?
Thetis Lake (0.8 mi), Cabin Lake (2.3 mi), Chugach Estates Lake (2.4 mi), Tirmore Lake (2.5 mi), and Douglas Lake (3.8 mi) were stocked more recently. Thetis Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Cabin Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Chugach Estates Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Tirmore Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Douglas Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.