Kashwitna Lake fishing

Kashwitna Lake fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout on a natural lake. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 1992, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

Kashwitna Lake
Photo: Zaereth, CC0
Last stocked
June 16, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
30
Since 1992
Species recorded
1
Average size
6.7 in
Elevation
190 ft

Fish at Kashwitna Lake

1 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 30 plants · last June 16, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked June 16, 2026 · avg 6.7 in · 30 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

How Kashwitna Lake is stocked

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

No plants recorded in 7 years between 1992 and 2026.

Fish stocked in 1992

8,000

Fish stocked in 1993

16,000

Fish stocked in 1994

16,000

Fish stocked in 1995

16,000

Fish stocked in 1996

16,000

Fish stocked in 1999

16,000

Fish stocked in 2000

16,056

Fish stocked in 2001

16,000

Fish stocked in 2002

16,000

Fish stocked in 2003

8,032

Fish stocked in 2004

16,040

Fish stocked in 2005

2,388

Fish stocked in 2006

1,862

Fish stocked in 2012

3,700

Fish stocked in 2013

4,956

Fish stocked in 2014

3,471

Fish stocked in 2015

3,420

Fish stocked in 2016

3,496

Fish stocked in 2017

2,646

Fish stocked in 2018

2,056

Fish stocked in 2019

2,816

Fish stocked in 2020

2,296

Fish stocked in 2021

2,369

Fish stocked in 2022

2,434

Fish stocked in 2023

2,346

Fish stocked in 2024

2,432

Fish stocked in 2025

1,978

Fish stocked in 2026

2,055

Stocking history

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 16, 2026Rainbow Trout2,05510.7 inreport
June 5, 2025Rainbow Trout1,97810.1 inreport
June 25, 2024Rainbow Trout2,43210 inreport
June 10, 2023Rainbow Trout2,3469.6 inreport
May 20, 2022Rainbow Trout2,43410 inreport
May 28, 2021Rainbow Trout2,36910.4 inreport
May 12, 2020Rainbow Trout2,29610.3 inreport
May 13, 2019Rainbow Trout2,81610.4 inreport
May 17, 2018Rainbow Trout2,0568.9 inreport
May 18, 2017Rainbow Trout2,6468.5 inreport
May 24, 2016Rainbow Trout9609.1 inreport
May 17, 2016Rainbow Trout2,5368.8 inreport
May 15, 2015Rainbow Trout3,42010.1 inreport
June 9, 2014Rainbow Trout3,4718.4 inreport
July 19, 2013Rainbow Trout1,1888.2 inreport
June 14, 2013Rainbow Trout3,7688.1 inreport
June 14, 2012Rainbow Trout3,7007.4 inreport
May 25, 2006Rainbow Trout1,86210.8 inreport
May 18, 2005Rainbow Trout2,3888.8 inreport
August 24, 2004Rainbow Trout16,0402.2 inreport
August 28, 2003Rainbow Trout8,0322.2 inreport
August 6, 2002Rainbow Trout16,0001.9 inreport
August 14, 2001Rainbow Trout16,0002 inreport
July 27, 2000Rainbow Trout16,0561.7 inreport
August 10, 1999Rainbow Trout16,0002 inreport
July 23, 1996Rainbow Trout16,0002.1 inreport
July 26, 1995Rainbow Trout16,0002 inreport
July 12, 1994Rainbow Trout16,0001.8 inreport
July 26, 1993Rainbow Trout16,0001.8 inreport
July 14, 1992Rainbow Trout8,0002.1 inreport

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Nearest town
Willow, AK

Paved pullout on the west side of the Parks Highway at mile 76.4 for parking and lake access; most of the shoreline is private. 161 acres, up to 13 ft deep. Arctic Wings, a floatplane operator, is based on the lake and flies charters to backcountry waters such as Trapper Lake.

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

About Kashwitna Lake

Photo of Kashwitna Lake
Zaereth, CC0

Nearest lakes

Common questions

What fish are at Kashwitna Lake?

Fishing Kashwitna Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. All 30 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 16, 2026, averaging 6.7 in.

When is Kashwitna Lake stocked?

Last stocked June 16, 2026. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 1992, most often in May and June. No plants recorded in 7 years between 1992 and 2026.

How big are the fish stocked at Kashwitna Lake?

Rainbow Trout stocked at Kashwitna Lake average 6.7 in.

How do you get on Kashwitna Lake?

The nearest town is Willow, AK. Paved pullout on the west side of the Parks Highway at mile 76.4 for parking and lake access; most of the shoreline is private. 161 acres, up to 13 ft deep. Arctic Wings, a floatplane operator, is based on the lake and flies charters to backcountry waters such as Trapper Lake.

Which lakes near Kashwitna Lake were stocked more recently?

Willow Lake (6.2 mi) was stocked more recently. Willow Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

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