Kalmbach Lake fishing

Kalmbach Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout and Coho Salmon on the stocking report. It is stocked about 2.2 times a year since 1992, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked
June 18, 2026
· Coho Salmon
Plants on record
78
Since 1992
Species recorded
2
Average size
2.6 in
Elevation
379 ft

Fish at Kalmbach Lake

2 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Coho Salmon Stocked · 40 plants · last June 18, 2026

Last stocked June 18, 2026 · avg 2.7 in · 40 plants

Coho Salmon species guide
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 38 plants · last June 3, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked June 3, 2026 · avg 2.4 in · 38 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

How Kalmbach Lake is stocked

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

No plants recorded in 1997.

Fish stocked in 1992

12,905

Fish stocked in 1993

24,992

Fish stocked in 1994

25,131

Fish stocked in 1995

25,027

Fish stocked in 1996

12,644

Fish stocked in 1998

12,500

Fish stocked in 1999

25,341

Fish stocked in 2000

25,000

Fish stocked in 2001

29,991

Fish stocked in 2002

37,500

Fish stocked in 2003

35,162

Fish stocked in 2004

22,677

Fish stocked in 2005

21,011

Fish stocked in 2006

17,900

Fish stocked in 2007

30,171

Fish stocked in 2008

12,278

Fish stocked in 2009

47,251

Fish stocked in 2010

23,150

Fish stocked in 2011

21,300

Fish stocked in 2012

38,224

Fish stocked in 2013

23,500

Fish stocked in 2014

23,505

Fish stocked in 2015

24,954

Fish stocked in 2016

21,000

Fish stocked in 2017

22,548

Fish stocked in 2018

22,004

Fish stocked in 2019

20,501

Fish stocked in 2020

30,003

Fish stocked in 2021

21,455

Fish stocked in 2022

22,000

Fish stocked in 2023

29,506

Fish stocked in 2024

24,000

Fish stocked in 2025

24,982

Fish stocked in 2026

34,978

Stocking history

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 18, 2026Coho Salmon12,9764.5 inreport
June 3, 2026Rainbow Trout11,0002.6 inreport
June 3, 2026Coho Salmon6,7902.5 inreport
June 3, 2026Coho Salmon4,2122.4 inreport
July 8, 2025Rainbow Trout3,2503.6 inreport
July 8, 2025Rainbow Trout1,3302.5 inreport
June 4, 2025Rainbow Trout15,0022.5 inreport
May 29, 2025Coho Salmon5,4002.6 inreport
June 6, 2024Rainbow Trout12,2702.9 inreport
June 6, 2024Rainbow Trout7302.6 inreport
May 31, 2024Coho Salmon11,0002.7 inreport
June 3, 2023Rainbow Trout12,1002.5 inreport
May 26, 2023Coho Salmon14,0032.6 inreport
May 26, 2023Coho Salmon3,4032.7 inreport
May 27, 2022Rainbow Trout11,0002.3 inreport
May 19, 2022Coho Salmon10,5862.5 inreport
May 19, 2022Coho Salmon4142.4 inreport
June 3, 2021Rainbow Trout10,4492.9 inreport
May 21, 2021Coho Salmon11,0062.8 inreport
May 20, 2020Rainbow Trout9,0002.5 inreport
May 20, 2020Coho Salmon10,0002.6 inreport
May 14, 2020Coho Salmon11,0032.6 inreport
June 3, 2019Rainbow Trout9,5012.9 inreport
May 30, 2019Coho Salmon11,0002.7 inreport
June 4, 2018Rainbow Trout10,0002.8 inreport
May 30, 2018Coho Salmon12,0042.5 inreport
June 12, 2017Rainbow Trout10,5342.6 inreport
June 1, 2017Coho Salmon12,0142.5 inreport
June 6, 2016Rainbow Trout9,9902.4 inreport
June 1, 2016Coho Salmon11,0102.7 inreport
July 7, 2015Rainbow Trout1,0003.2 inreport
July 1, 2015Coho Salmon9,9983.1 inreport
June 16, 2015Rainbow Trout12,8572.8 inreport
June 16, 2015Coho Salmon1,0993 inreport
June 2, 2014Rainbow Trout12,5002.9 inreport
June 2, 2014Coho Salmon11,0052.8 inreport
July 9, 2013Coho Salmon11,0003.3 inreport
July 2, 2013Rainbow Trout12,5003 inreport
August 23, 2012Rainbow Trout12,5002.3 inreport
June 29, 2012Coho Salmon25,7243.2 inreport
October 4, 2011Rainbow Trout12,5002.6 inreport
August 18, 2011Coho Salmon8,8002.9 inreport
June 15, 2010Rainbow Trout12,1503.2 inreport
June 15, 2010Coho Salmon11,0001.9 inreport
September 10, 2009Rainbow Trout15,0002.2 inreport
July 30, 2009Coho Salmon4,2052.3 inreport
July 30, 2009Coho Salmon15,3802.6 inreport
July 30, 2009Rainbow Trout12,6663.6 inreport
August 27, 2008Rainbow Trout12,2781.6 inreport
August 23, 2007Rainbow Trout18,0001.9 inreport
June 1, 2007Coho Salmon12,1712 inreport
September 13, 2006Rainbow Trout7,9002.1 inreport
June 8, 2006Coho Salmon10,0001.7 inreport
August 8, 2005Rainbow Trout11,0111.7 inreport
May 25, 2005Coho Salmon10,0002.3 inreport
August 23, 2004Rainbow Trout12,5772.2 inreport
May 20, 2004Coho Salmon10,1002.3 inreport
August 26, 2003Rainbow Trout25,2022.1 inreport
May 9, 2003Coho Salmon9,9602.4 inreport
August 12, 2002Rainbow Trout12,5001.8 inreport
July 2, 2002Coho Salmon12,5002.8 inreport
June 21, 2002Coho Salmon12,5002.7 inreport
August 13, 2001Rainbow Trout12,5001.8 inreport
June 16, 2001Coho Salmon5,0002.9 inreport
June 13, 2001Coho Salmon12,4912.5 inreport
July 28, 2000Rainbow Trout12,5001.8 inreport
June 9, 2000Coho Salmon12,5002.9 inreport
August 4, 1999Rainbow Trout12,5002.2 inreport
June 3, 1999Coho Salmon12,8413.4 inreport
September 11, 1998Coho Salmon12,5002.4 inreport
July 16, 1996Rainbow Trout12,6441.7 inreport
July 28, 1995Rainbow Trout12,5272.2 inreport
May 9, 1995Coho Salmon12,5003.2 inreport
July 7, 1994Rainbow Trout12,6312.1 inreport
May 9, 1994Coho Salmon12,5003 inreport
July 19, 1993Rainbow Trout12,5002.1 inreport
May 12, 1993Coho Salmon12,4923.1 inreport
July 17, 1992Rainbow Trout12,9051.9 inreport

Access and facts

Mile 48.7 Parks Hwy: east on Pittman Rd 1.4 miles, then Beverly Lake Rd and Windy Bottom Rd to the shared Beverly/Kalmbach access, with parking and a short foot trail (about 0.1 to 0.2 mile). Most shoreline is private. 125 acres, 24 ft deep.

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

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Common questions

What fish are at Kalmbach Lake?

Fishing Kalmbach Lake usually means Coho Salmon: Coho Salmon accounts for 40 of 78 plants on record, ahead of Rainbow Trout. Coho Salmon was last stocked June 18, 2026, averaging 2.7 in. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 3, 2026, averaging 2.4 in.

When is Kalmbach Lake stocked?

Last stocked June 18, 2026. It is stocked about 2.2 times a year since 1992, most often in May and June. No plants recorded in 1997.

How big are the fish stocked at Kalmbach Lake?

Stocked fish average 2.6 in. Coho Salmon average 2.7 in. Rainbow Trout average 2.4 in.

How do you get on Kalmbach Lake?

Mile 48.7 Parks Hwy: east on Pittman Rd 1.4 miles, then Beverly Lake Rd and Windy Bottom Rd to the shared Beverly/Kalmbach access, with parking and a short foot trail (about 0.1 to 0.2 mile). Most shoreline is private. 125 acres, 24 ft deep.

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