Junction Lake fishing

Junction Lake fishing has Arctic Grayling, Coho Salmon, and Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 0.7 times a year since 1966, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked
June 10, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
41
Since 1966
Species recorded
3
Average size
4.5 in
Elevation
2,481 ft

Fish at Junction Lake

3 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 11 plants · last June 10, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked June 10, 2026 · avg 9.5 in · 11 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Coho Salmon Stocked · 1 plant · last May 9, 1990

Last stocked May 9, 1990 · avg 2.6 in · 1 plant

Coho Salmon species guide

How Junction Lake is stocked

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

No plants recorded in 26 years between 1966 and 2026.

Fish stocked in 1966

5,000

Fish stocked in 1968

5,000

Fish stocked in 1969

5,000

Fish stocked in 1970

6,000

Fish stocked in 1972

6,000

Fish stocked in 1974

2,000

Fish stocked in 1976

3,000

Fish stocked in 1977

5,000

Fish stocked in 1981

9,068

Fish stocked in 1983

7,500

Fish stocked in 1984

5,000

Fish stocked in 1985

1,750

Fish stocked in 1986

39,600

Fish stocked in 1989

3,500

Fish stocked in 1990

6,100

Fish stocked in 1991

3,500

Fish stocked in 1992

1,100

Fish stocked in 1993

3,500

Fish stocked in 1996

3,500

Fish stocked in 2000

540

Fish stocked in 2003

793

Fish stocked in 2013

400

Fish stocked in 2014

500

Fish stocked in 2015

1,000

Fish stocked in 2016

912

Fish stocked in 2017

898

Fish stocked in 2018

1,836

Fish stocked in 2019

903

Fish stocked in 2020

932

Fish stocked in 2021

453

Fish stocked in 2022

498

Fish stocked in 2023

476

Fish stocked in 2024

457

Fish stocked in 2025

432

Fish stocked in 2026

458

Stocking history

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 10, 2026Rainbow Trout45810.5 inreport
May 29, 2025Rainbow Trout4329.8 inreport
June 3, 2024Rainbow Trout45710.4 inreport
June 8, 2023Rainbow Trout47610.7 inreport
June 14, 2022Rainbow Trout4982.4 inreport
May 25, 2021Rainbow Trout45310.3 inreport
June 9, 2020Arctic Grayling4668.2 inreport
June 4, 2020Rainbow Trout46610.5 inreport
June 10, 2019Arctic Grayling4437.7 inreport
May 16, 2019Rainbow Trout46010 inreport
June 18, 2018Arctic Grayling9317.8 inreport
June 8, 2018Rainbow Trout90510.2 inreport
June 5, 2017Rainbow Trout89810.4 inreport
May 20, 2016Rainbow Trout9129.2 inreport
June 8, 2015Arctic Grayling1,0008.5 inreport
June 12, 2014Arctic Grayling5008 inreport
June 20, 2013Arctic Grayling4009.1 inreport
August 18, 2003Arctic Grayling7931.7 inreport
July 7, 2000Arctic Grayling5408.2 inreport
June 7, 1996Arctic Grayling3,5000 inreport
June 2, 1993Arctic Grayling3,5000.4 inreport
September 16, 1992Arctic Grayling1,1002.7 inreport
June 5, 1991Arctic Grayling3,5000.4 inreport
August 27, 1990Arctic Grayling5,0003.1 inreport
May 9, 1990Coho Salmon1,1002.6 inreport
June 9, 1989Arctic Grayling3,5000.5 inreport
September 25, 1986Arctic Grayling1,8003.2 inreport
September 9, 1986Arctic Grayling1,8003 inreport
June 11, 1986Arctic Grayling36,0000.5 inreport
August 28, 1985Arctic Grayling1,7502 inreport
June 11, 1984Arctic Grayling5,0000.4 inreport
June 4, 1983Arctic Grayling7,5000.4 inreport
June 11, 1981Arctic Grayling9,0680.4 inreport
June 19, 1977Arctic Grayling5,0000.4 inreport
June 26, 1976Arctic Grayling3,0000.4 inreport
June 12, 1974Arctic Grayling2,0000.4 inreport
July 3, 1972Arctic Grayling6,0000.4 inreport
June 4, 1970Arctic Grayling6,0000.4 inreport
June 10, 1969Arctic Grayling5,0000.4 inreport
June 13, 1968Arctic Grayling5,0000.4 inreport
June 14, 1966Arctic Grayling5,0000.4 inreport

Access and facts

First lake on the Lake Louise Road, just north of the Glenn Highway junction. Park at the pull-off on the east side of the road near mile 0.2 and take the short trail in. Small and landlocked, about 4.8 ha and 5.8 m deep.

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

Nearest lakes

Little Junction Lake 0.6 mi last stocked June 20, 2013 Little Crater Lake 1.1 mi last stocked August 17, 2010 Crater Lake 1.1 mi last stocked June 10, 2026 Tex Smith Lake 1.9 mi last stocked August 24, 2026 Buffalo Lake 3.7 mi last stocked May 28, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Junction Lake?

Fishing Junction Lake usually means Arctic Grayling: Arctic Grayling accounts for 29 of 41 plants on record, ahead of Rainbow Trout and one more. Arctic Grayling was last stocked June 9, 2020, averaging 2.7 in. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 10, 2026, averaging 9.5 in. Coho Salmon was last stocked May 9, 1990, averaging 2.6 in.

When is Junction Lake stocked?

Last stocked June 10, 2026. It is stocked about 0.7 times a year since 1966, most often in May and June. No plants recorded in 26 years between 1966 and 2026.

How big are the fish stocked at Junction Lake?

Stocked fish average 4.5 in. Arctic Grayling average 2.7 in. Rainbow Trout average 9.5 in. Coho Salmon average 2.6 in.

How do you get on Junction Lake?

First lake on the Lake Louise Road, just north of the Glenn Highway junction. Park at the pull-off on the east side of the road near mile 0.2 and take the short trail in. Small and landlocked, about 4.8 ha and 5.8 m deep.

Which lakes near Junction Lake were stocked more recently?

Tex Smith Lake (1.9 mi) was stocked more recently. Tex Smith Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Coho Salmon.

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