Rainbow Trout Stocked · 34 plants · last June 14, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Lake Caroline fishing
Lake Caroline fishing has Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Dolly Varden. It is stocked about once a year since 1992, most often in July and September. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- June 14, 2026
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 34
- Since 1992
- Species stocked
- 1 (+1 also recorded)
- Average size
- 1.9 in
- Elevation
- 294 ft
Fish at Lake Caroline
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 34 plants · last June 14, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Dolly Varden Confirmed present
How Lake Caroline is stocked
No plants recorded in 2019 and 2021.
Fish stocked in 1992
1,400
Fish stocked in 1993
1,400
Fish stocked in 1994
1,400
Fish stocked in 1995
2,800
Fish stocked in 1996
1,400
Fish stocked in 1997
1,316
Fish stocked in 1998
1,575
Fish stocked in 1999
1,400
Fish stocked in 2000
1,200
Fish stocked in 2001
1,385
Fish stocked in 2002
2,977
Fish stocked in 2003
1,400
Fish stocked in 2004
516
Fish stocked in 2005
1,484
Fish stocked in 2006
1,134
Fish stocked in 2007
1,900
Fish stocked in 2008
1,820
Fish stocked in 2009
1,911
Fish stocked in 2010
1,854
Fish stocked in 2011
1,946
Fish stocked in 2012
1,865
Fish stocked in 2013
2,154
Fish stocked in 2014
2,647
Fish stocked in 2015
3,700
Fish stocked in 2016
3,986
Fish stocked in 2017
2,200
Fish stocked in 2018
2,253
Fish stocked in 2020
1,985
Fish stocked in 2022
2,264
Fish stocked in 2023
1,332
Fish stocked in 2024
2,674
Fish stocked in 2025
2,543
Fish stocked in 2026
1,444
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 14, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 1,444 | 2.5 in | report |
| June 11, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 2,543 | 2.2 in | report |
| July 11, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 2,674 | 2.4 in | report |
| August 16, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 1,332 | 1.9 in | report |
| July 29, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 2,264 | 1.9 in | report |
| July 28, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 1,985 | 2.2 in | report |
| August 2, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 2,253 | 1.8 in | report |
| July 31, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 2,200 | 1.8 in | report |
| July 8, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 3,986 | 1.9 in | report |
| September 9, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 3,700 | 1.8 in | report |
| September 5, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 2,647 | 2.6 in | report |
| September 11, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 2,154 | 2.2 in | report |
| September 25, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 1,865 | 2.2 in | report |
| August 31, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 1,946 | 2.4 in | report |
| September 14, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 1,854 | 2.4 in | report |
| September 21, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 1,911 | 2.4 in | report |
| October 10, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 1,820 | 2.1 in | report |
| September 19, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 1,900 | 2.2 in | report |
| August 15, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 1,134 | 1.7 in | report |
| July 26, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 1,484 | 1.4 in | report |
| August 3, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 516 | 1.7 in | report |
| July 30, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 1,400 | 1.6 in | report |
| August 27, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 2,977 | 2 in | report |
| July 26, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 1,385 | 1.6 in | report |
| July 25, 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 1.6 in | report |
| July 12, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 1,400 | 1.6 in | report |
| July 28, 1998 | Rainbow Trout | 1,575 | 1.5 in | report |
| July 7, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 1,316 | 1.4 in | report |
| June 24, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 1,400 | 1.4 in | report |
| July 8, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 1,400 | 1.6 in | report |
| July 8, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 1,400 | 1.6 in | report |
| July 8, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 1,400 | 1.5 in | report |
| July 10, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 1,400 | 1.9 in | report |
| July 20, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 1,400 | 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; Caroline Lake is 0.5 mile up the trail, the first of the three trail lakes. ADF&G lists it at 2.7 ha, 6.7 m deep.
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Common questions
What fish are at Lake Caroline?
Fishing Lake Caroline usually means Rainbow Trout. All 34 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 Caroline stocked?
Last stocked June 14, 2026. It is stocked about once a year since 1992, most often in July and September. No plants recorded in 2019 and 2021.
How big are the fish stocked at Lake Caroline?
Rainbow Trout stocked at Lake Caroline average 1.9 in.
How do you get on Lake Caroline?
From Mile 9.6 Chiniak Hwy take Sargent Creek Rd, Salmonberry Rd, then Middle Bay Rd 1.3 miles to the Bells Flats trailhead; Caroline Lake is 0.5 mile up the trail, the first of the three trail lakes. ADF&G lists it at 2.7 ha, 6.7 m deep.