J Lake fishing

J Lake fishing has Arctic Grayling, Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout, and Arctic Char on the stocking report. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 1976, most often in June and September. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked
September 23, 2025
· Arctic Char
Plants on record
41
Since 1976
Species recorded
4
Average size
4.1 in
Elevation
1,928 ft

Fish at J Lake

4 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Arctic Char Stocked · 11 plants · last September 23, 2025

Last stocked September 23, 2025 · avg 4.1 in · 11 plants

Coho Salmon Stocked · 7 plants · last June 6, 2023

Last stocked June 6, 2023 · avg 2.8 in · 7 plants

Coho Salmon species guide
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 3 plants · last June 26, 2013 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked June 26, 2013 · avg 8.2 in · 3 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

How J Lake is stocked

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

No plants recorded in 20 years between 1976 and 2025.

Fish stocked in 1976

25,000

Fish stocked in 1983

50,000

Fish stocked in 1985

25,000

Fish stocked in 1989

10,000

Fish stocked in 1991

3,000

Fish stocked in 1992

3,000

Fish stocked in 1993

3,000

Fish stocked in 1994

3,000

Fish stocked in 1996

6,000

Fish stocked in 1999

536

Fish stocked in 2003

500

Fish stocked in 2004

2,650

Fish stocked in 2005

950

Fish stocked in 2006

150

Fish stocked in 2007

2,016

Fish stocked in 2008

150

Fish stocked in 2009

2,000

Fish stocked in 2010

77

Fish stocked in 2011

1,477

Fish stocked in 2012

743

Fish stocked in 2013

1,107

Fish stocked in 2014

1,201

Fish stocked in 2015

1,293

Fish stocked in 2017

1,500

Fish stocked in 2018

747

Fish stocked in 2019

2,345

Fish stocked in 2020

830

Fish stocked in 2021

1,500

Fish stocked in 2023

1,005

Fish stocked in 2025

500

Stocking history

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
September 23, 2025Arctic Char5005.5 inreport
June 6, 2023Coho Salmon1,0052.9 inreport
September 21, 2021Arctic Char5004.9 inreport
June 4, 2021Coho Salmon1,0002.9 inreport
June 8, 2020Arctic Grayling8308.2 inreport
September 4, 2019Arctic Char5005.1 inreport
June 11, 2019Arctic Grayling8457.7 inreport
June 11, 2019Coho Salmon1,0003 inreport
June 21, 2018Arctic Grayling7477.9 inreport
August 29, 2017Arctic Char5004.3 inreport
June 7, 2017Coho Salmon1,0002.7 inreport
September 3, 2015Arctic Char1004.8 inreport
May 28, 2015Arctic Grayling1,1938.1 inreport
June 18, 2014Arctic Grayling1,2018.2 inreport
August 26, 2013Arctic Char1004.4 inreport
June 26, 2013Rainbow Trout8068.7 inreport
June 20, 2013Arctic Grayling2019.1 inreport
June 20, 2012Rainbow Trout7436.8 inreport
September 1, 2011Arctic Char774 inreport
September 1, 2011Arctic Grayling1,4002.2 inreport
August 23, 2010Arctic Char772.7 inreport
September 3, 2009Arctic Grayling2,0002.5 inreport
August 14, 2008Arctic Char1503.3 inreport
August 28, 2007Arctic Grayling2,0162.2 inreport
August 30, 2006Arctic Char1503.3 inreport
August 16, 2005Arctic Grayling9502.3 inreport
August 19, 2004Arctic Char1502.6 inreport
August 2, 2004Arctic Grayling2,0001.5 inreport
June 22, 2004Rainbow Trout5009 inreport
August 20, 2003Arctic Grayling5001.9 inreport
June 7, 1999Arctic Grayling5368.8 inreport
September 24, 1996Arctic Grayling3,0002.6 inreport
June 4, 1996Coho Salmon3,0002.9 inreport
May 18, 1994Coho Salmon3,0002.9 inreport
September 23, 1993Arctic Grayling3,0002.9 inreport
September 18, 1992Coho Salmon3,0002.4 inreport
September 27, 1991Arctic Grayling3,0003.1 inreport
June 13, 1989Arctic Grayling10,0000.5 inreport
June 25, 1985Arctic Grayling25,0000.4 inreport
June 2, 1983Arctic Grayling50,0000.4 inreport
June 28, 1976Arctic Grayling25,0000.4 inreport

Access and facts

Nearest town
Delta Junction, AK

On Army land in the Donnelly Training Area south of Delta Junction (see USAG Alaska iSportsman for access). From Richardson Hwy mile 257.6 take Ft. Greely Meadows Rd west, at mile 7.5 go left on Windy Ridge Rd 3 miles, then a 0.2-mile trail north to the lake. About 17 acres, no facilities.

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

Nearest lakes

Ghost Lake 0.2 mi last stocked June 17, 2026 Chet Lake 0.3 mi last stocked May 22, 2026 Nickel Lake 0.4 mi last stocked June 17, 2026 South Twin Lake 2 mi last stocked May 22, 2026 Rockhound Lake 2.1 mi last stocked August 22, 2012

Common questions

What fish are at J Lake?

Fishing J Lake usually means Arctic Grayling: Arctic Grayling accounts for 20 of 41 plants on record, ahead of Arctic Char and 2 more. Arctic Grayling was last stocked June 8, 2020, averaging 4 in. Arctic Char was last stocked September 23, 2025, averaging 4.1 in. Coho Salmon was last stocked June 6, 2023, averaging 2.8 in. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 26, 2013, averaging 8.2 in.

When is J Lake stocked?

Last stocked September 23, 2025. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 1976, most often in June and September. No plants recorded in 20 years between 1976 and 2025.

How big are the fish stocked at J Lake?

Stocked fish average 4.1 in. Arctic Grayling average 4 in. Arctic Char average 4.1 in. Coho Salmon average 2.8 in. Rainbow Trout average 8.2 in.

How do you get on J Lake?

The nearest town is Delta Junction, AK. On Army land in the Donnelly Training Area south of Delta Junction (see USAG Alaska iSportsman for access). From Richardson Hwy mile 257.6 take Ft. Greely Meadows Rd west, at mile 7.5 go left on Windy Ridge Rd 3 miles, then a 0.2-mile trail north to the lake. About 17 acres, no facilities.

Which lakes near J Lake were stocked more recently?

Ghost Lake (0.2 mi), Chet Lake (0.3 mi), Nickel Lake (0.4 mi), and South Twin Lake (2 mi) were stocked more recently. Ghost Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Arctic Char, Chet Lake is also stocked with Arctic Grayling, Rainbow Trout, and Arctic Char, Nickel Lake is also stocked with Arctic Grayling, Rainbow Trout, and Arctic Char, and South Twin Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Coho Salmon.

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