Arctic Char Stocked · 8 plants · last June 10, 2025
Last stocked June 10, 2025 · avg 2 in · 8 plants
John Lake fishing
John Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout and Arctic Char on the stocking report. Also recorded: Arctic Grayling, Burbot, Longnose Sucker, and Slimy Sculpin. It is stocked about 0.5 times a year since 2004, most often in June and September. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and dusk and night for Burbot.
- Last stocked
- June 10, 2025
- · Arctic Char
- Plants on record
- 11
- Since 2004
- Species stocked
- 2 (+4 also recorded)
- Average size
- 2.1 in
- Elevation
- 2,764 ft
Fish at John Lake
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 3 plants · last August 26, 2008 Best: dawn, dusk 
Arctic Grayling Confirmed present 
Burbot Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Burbot species guide Longnose Sucker Confirmed present
Slimy Sculpin Confirmed present
How John Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 11 years between 2004 and 2025.
Fish stocked in 2004
2,500
Fish stocked in 2006
6,832
Fish stocked in 2008
7,100
Fish stocked in 2011
2,000
Fish stocked in 2013
2,000
Fish stocked in 2015
2,001
Fish stocked in 2017
2,001
Fish stocked in 2019
2,000
Fish stocked in 2021
2,000
Fish stocked in 2023
2,000
Fish stocked in 2025
2,000
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 10, 2025 | Arctic Char | 2,000 | 2.3 in | report |
| June 13, 2023 | Arctic Char | 2,000 | 2 in | report |
| June 10, 2021 | Arctic Char | 2,000 | 1.9 in | report |
| May 30, 2019 | Arctic Char | 2,000 | 2.1 in | report |
| June 9, 2017 | Arctic Char | 2,001 | 2.1 in | report |
| June 11, 2015 | Arctic Char | 2,001 | 2.2 in | report |
| June 20, 2013 | Arctic Char | 2,000 | 2.1 in | report |
| June 2, 2011 | Arctic Char | 2,000 | 1.5 in | report |
| August 26, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 7,100 | 2 in | report |
| September 8, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 6,832 | 2.1 in | report |
| September 15, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 2.6 in | report |
Access and facts
Walk-in lake in the Nelchina River drainage, about 10 miles by trail from the north side of the Glenn Highway. ADF&G puts the trailhead near mile 140; Bell's highway log lists a John Lake trailhead parking area at mile 133. About 56.6 ha, up to 6.7 m deep.
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Common questions
What fish are at John Lake?
Fishing John Lake usually means Arctic Char: Arctic Char accounts for 8 of 11 plants on record, ahead of Rainbow Trout. Arctic Char was last stocked June 10, 2025, averaging 2 in. Rainbow Trout was last stocked August 26, 2008, averaging 2.2 in. Arctic Grayling, Burbot, Longnose Sucker, and Slimy Sculpin are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is John Lake stocked?
Last stocked June 10, 2025. It is stocked about 0.5 times a year since 2004, most often in June and September. No plants recorded in 11 years between 2004 and 2025.
How big are the fish stocked at John Lake?
Stocked fish average 2.1 in. Arctic Char average 2 in. Rainbow Trout average 2.2 in.
How do you get on John Lake?
Walk-in lake in the Nelchina River drainage, about 10 miles by trail from the north side of the Glenn Highway. ADF&G puts the trailhead near mile 140; Bell's highway log lists a John Lake trailhead parking area at mile 133. About 56.6 ha, up to 6.7 m deep.
Which lakes near John Lake were stocked more recently?
Ryan Lake (10.6 mi), Peanut Lake (12.8 mi), and Old Road Lake (14.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Ryan Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Arctic Char, Peanut Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Old Road Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.