Island Lake fishing

Island Lake fishing has Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, and Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Dolly Varden. It is stocked about 1.3 times a year since 1992, most often in July and August. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked
June 11, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
47
Since 1992
Species stocked
3 (+1 also recorded)
Average size
2.9 in
Elevation
87 ft

Fish at Island Lake

3 stocked · 1 confirmed present

Coho Salmon Stocked · 29 plants · last June 1, 2026

Last stocked June 1, 2026 · avg 3.2 in · 29 plants

Coho Salmon species guide
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 15 plants · last June 11, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked June 11, 2026 · avg 2.1 in · 15 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

How Island Lake is stocked

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

No plants recorded in 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, and 2021.

Fish stocked in 1992

94,691

Fish stocked in 1993

68,950

Fish stocked in 1994

90,500

Fish stocked in 1999

40,000

Fish stocked in 2000

22,500

Fish stocked in 2001

24,700

Fish stocked in 2002

29,595

Fish stocked in 2003

23,968

Fish stocked in 2004

44,945

Fish stocked in 2005

10,034

Fish stocked in 2006

34,168

Fish stocked in 2007

30,922

Fish stocked in 2008

22,495

Fish stocked in 2009

22,497

Fish stocked in 2010

24,731

Fish stocked in 2011

28,059

Fish stocked in 2012

27,878

Fish stocked in 2013

30,158

Fish stocked in 2014

34,040

Fish stocked in 2015

8,941

Fish stocked in 2016

10,588

Fish stocked in 2017

4,900

Fish stocked in 2018

4,626

Fish stocked in 2019

35,581

Fish stocked in 2020

35,039

Fish stocked in 2022

34,902

Fish stocked in 2023

34,209

Fish stocked in 2024

77,876

Fish stocked in 2025

36,580

Fish stocked in 2026

15,998

Stocking history

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 11, 2026Rainbow Trout5,8522.5 inreport
June 1, 2026Coho Salmon10,1464 inreport
June 6, 2025Rainbow Trout6,2232.2 inreport
May 27, 2025Coho Salmon30,3573.9 inreport
July 11, 2024Rainbow Trout6,0472.4 inreport
April 24, 2024Coho Salmon71,8293.4 inreport
August 15, 2023Rainbow Trout3,8751.9 inreport
April 19, 2023Coho Salmon30,3343.9 inreport
July 28, 2022Rainbow Trout4,4661.9 inreport
June 30, 2022Coho Salmon30,4363.9 inreport
July 28, 2020Rainbow Trout4,8352.2 inreport
May 1, 2020Coho Salmon30,2044.3 inreport
July 17, 2019Rainbow Trout5,4961.9 inreport
April 18, 2019Coho Salmon30,0854.3 inreport
August 7, 2018Rainbow Trout4,6261.9 inreport
July 31, 2017Rainbow Trout4,9001.8 inreport
July 8, 2016Rainbow Trout10,5881.9 inreport
July 9, 2015Rainbow Trout8,9411.7 inreport
September 5, 2014Rainbow Trout2,5592.6 inreport
July 22, 2014Coho Salmon31,4812.6 inreport
August 24, 2013Rainbow Trout6,3082.3 inreport
August 6, 2013Coho Salmon23,8502.7 inreport
September 25, 2012Rainbow Trout5,3782.2 inreport
August 25, 2012Coho Salmon22,5002.5 inreport
August 31, 2011Rainbow Trout5,5592.4 inreport
August 8, 2011Coho Salmon22,5002.6 inreport
August 26, 2010Coho Salmon24,7312.7 inreport
August 27, 2009Coho Salmon22,4972.8 inreport
September 17, 2008Coho Salmon22,4952.8 inreport
August 22, 2007Coho Salmon22,4712.6 inreport
March 23, 2007Coho Salmon8,4513.1 inreport
October 9, 2006Coho Salmon12,0973.1 inreport
May 8, 2006Coho Salmon22,0714.6 inreport
March 15, 2005Coho Salmon10,0343.7 inreport
August 21, 2004Coho Salmon11,7873 inreport
July 30, 2004Coho Salmon21,1032.3 inreport
March 4, 2004Coho Salmon12,0554.1 inreport
September 11, 2003Coho Salmon6,1253.8 inreport
August 5, 2003Coho Salmon17,8433.1 inreport
October 8, 2002Coho Salmon7,3523.9 inreport
August 19, 2002Coho Salmon22,2432.7 inreport
July 18, 2001Coho Salmon24,7002.6 inreport
July 25, 2000Coho Salmon22,5001.8 inreport
July 27, 1999Coho Salmon40,0001.6 inreport
May 20, 1994Chinook Salmon90,5004.2 inreport
June 5, 1993Chinook Salmon68,9504.6 inreport
May 15, 1992Chinook Salmon94,6914.5 inreport

Access and facts

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

Nearest lakes

Dark Lake 0.3 mi last stocked June 11, 2026 Mission Lake 1.1 mi last stocked June 1, 2026 Abercrombie Lake 1.3 mi last stocked June 11, 2026 Tanignak Lake 2.4 mi last stocked June 12, 2026 Long Lake 2.5 mi last stocked June 12, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Island Lake?

Fishing Island Lake usually means Coho Salmon: Coho Salmon accounts for 29 of 47 plants on record, ahead of Rainbow Trout and one more. Coho Salmon was last stocked June 1, 2026, averaging 3.2 in. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 11, 2026, averaging 2.1 in. Chinook Salmon was last stocked May 20, 1994, averaging 4.4 in. Dolly Varden is recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Island Lake stocked?

Last stocked June 11, 2026. It is stocked about 1.3 times a year since 1992, most often in July and August. No plants recorded in 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, and 2021.

How big are the fish stocked at Island Lake?

Stocked fish average 2.9 in. Coho Salmon average 3.2 in. Rainbow Trout average 2.1 in. Chinook Salmon average 4.4 in.

Which lakes near Island Lake were stocked more recently?

Tanignak Lake (2.4 mi) and Long Lake (2.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Tanignak Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Long Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.