Rainbow Trout Stocked · 32 plants · last June 14, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Lake Aurel fishing
Lake Aurel fishing has Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Dolly Varden. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 1992, most often in July and August. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- June 14, 2026
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 32
- Since 1992
- Species stocked
- 1 (+1 also recorded)
- Average size
- 1.9 in
- Elevation
- 288 ft
Fish at Lake Aurel
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 32 plants · last June 14, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Dolly Varden Confirmed present
How Lake Aurel is stocked
No plants recorded in 2014, 2019, and 2021.
Fish stocked in 1992
3,000
Fish stocked in 1993
3,000
Fish stocked in 1994
3,000
Fish stocked in 1995
3,000
Fish stocked in 1996
2,800
Fish stocked in 1997
2,820
Fish stocked in 1998
3,150
Fish stocked in 1999
2,850
Fish stocked in 2000
2,500
Fish stocked in 2001
2,616
Fish stocked in 2002
1,444
Fish stocked in 2003
3,000
Fish stocked in 2004
2,199
Fish stocked in 2005
3,084
Fish stocked in 2006
2,494
Fish stocked in 2007
3,000
Fish stocked in 2008
3,900
Fish stocked in 2009
4,095
Fish stocked in 2010
3,964
Fish stocked in 2011
4,169
Fish stocked in 2012
3,975
Fish stocked in 2013
3,464
Fish stocked in 2015
6,400
Fish stocked in 2016
7,263
Fish stocked in 2017
3,700
Fish stocked in 2018
3,820
Fish stocked in 2020
4,139
Fish stocked in 2022
3,746
Fish stocked in 2023
2,431
Fish stocked in 2024
7,007
Fish stocked in 2025
4,436
Fish stocked in 2026
3,126
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 14, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 3,126 | 2.5 in | report |
| June 11, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 4,436 | 2.2 in | report |
| July 11, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 7,007 | 2.4 in | report |
| August 16, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 2,431 | 1.9 in | report |
| July 29, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 3,746 | 1.9 in | report |
| July 28, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 4,139 | 2.2 in | report |
| August 2, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 3,820 | 1.8 in | report |
| July 31, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 3,700 | 1.8 in | report |
| July 8, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 7,263 | 1.9 in | report |
| September 9, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 6,400 | 1.8 in | report |
| September 11, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 3,464 | 2.2 in | report |
| September 25, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 3,975 | 2.2 in | report |
| August 31, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 4,169 | 2.4 in | report |
| September 14, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 3,964 | 2.4 in | report |
| September 21, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 4,095 | 2.4 in | report |
| October 10, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 3,900 | 2.1 in | report |
| September 19, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 2.2 in | report |
| August 15, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 2,494 | 1.7 in | report |
| July 26, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 3,084 | 1.4 in | report |
| August 3, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 2,199 | 1.7 in | report |
| July 30, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 1.6 in | report |
| August 27, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 1,444 | 2 in | report |
| July 26, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 2,616 | 1.5 in | report |
| July 25, 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 1.6 in | report |
| July 12, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 2,850 | 1.6 in | report |
| July 28, 1998 | Rainbow Trout | 3,150 | 1.5 in | report |
| July 7, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 2,820 | 1.4 in | report |
| June 24, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 2,800 | 1.4 in | report |
| July 8, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 1.6 in | report |
| July 8, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 1.5 in | report |
| July 10, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 1.9 in | report |
| July 20, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 1.9 in | report |
Access and facts
From Mile 9.6 Chiniak Hwy take Sargent Creek Rd, Salmonberry Rd, then Middle Bay Rd 1.3 miles to the Bells Flats trailhead; Aurel Lake is 0.75 mile up the trail. Lake and trail sit on Kodiak Island Borough land. ADF&G lists it at 6.2 ha, 5.8 m deep.
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Common questions
What fish are at Lake Aurel?
Fishing Lake Aurel usually means Rainbow Trout. All 32 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 14, 2026, averaging 1.9 in. Dolly Varden is recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Lake Aurel stocked?
Last stocked June 14, 2026. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 1992, most often in July and August. No plants recorded in 2014, 2019, and 2021.
How big are the fish stocked at Lake Aurel?
Rainbow Trout stocked at Lake Aurel average 1.9 in.
How do you get on Lake Aurel?
From Mile 9.6 Chiniak Hwy take Sargent Creek Rd, Salmonberry Rd, then Middle Bay Rd 1.3 miles to the Bells Flats trailhead; Aurel Lake is 0.75 mile up the trail. Lake and trail sit on Kodiak Island Borough land. ADF&G lists it at 6.2 ha, 5.8 m deep.