Lake Marion fishing

Lake Marion fishing has Rainbow Trout and Arctic Char on the stocking report. It is stocked about 1.7 times a year since 1992, most often in May and August. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked
June 5, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
59
Since 1992
Species recorded
2
Average size
5.2 in
Elevation
155 ft

Fish at Lake Marion

2 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 37 plants · last June 5, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked June 5, 2026 · avg 2.7 in · 37 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Arctic Char Stocked · 22 plants · last May 29, 2026

Last stocked May 29, 2026 · avg 9.6 in · 22 plants

How Lake Marion is stocked

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

No plants recorded in 1997 and 1998.

Fish stocked in 1992

11,300

Fish stocked in 1993

11,300

Fish stocked in 1994

11,300

Fish stocked in 1995

11,274

Fish stocked in 1996

22,600

Fish stocked in 1999

14,373

Fish stocked in 2000

12,098

Fish stocked in 2001

11,300

Fish stocked in 2002

11,300

Fish stocked in 2003

23,219

Fish stocked in 2004

11,415

Fish stocked in 2005

11,837

Fish stocked in 2006

9,605

Fish stocked in 2007

16,900

Fish stocked in 2008

11,440

Fish stocked in 2009

14,993

Fish stocked in 2010

11,250

Fish stocked in 2011

12,290

Fish stocked in 2012

11,300

Fish stocked in 2013

12,657

Fish stocked in 2014

11,300

Fish stocked in 2015

12,157

Fish stocked in 2016

9,050

Fish stocked in 2017

10,341

Fish stocked in 2018

9,533

Fish stocked in 2019

9,244

Fish stocked in 2020

7,076

Fish stocked in 2021

7,658

Fish stocked in 2022

24,421

Fish stocked in 2023

8,526

Fish stocked in 2024

7,487

Fish stocked in 2025

7,507

Fish stocked in 2026

7,716

Stocking history

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 5, 2026Rainbow Trout7,1112.7 inreport
May 29, 2026Arctic Char6059.9 inreport
May 27, 2025Rainbow Trout7,0992.5 inreport
May 21, 2025Arctic Char40810.3 inreport
June 3, 2024Rainbow Trout7,0992.6 inreport
May 30, 2024Arctic Char38810.6 inreport
June 8, 2023Arctic Char7169.5 inreport
May 29, 2023Rainbow Trout7,8102.4 inreport
June 21, 2022Rainbow Trout17,0212.5 inreport
May 23, 2022Arctic Char4009.5 inreport
May 23, 2022Rainbow Trout7,0002.4 inreport
May 28, 2021Rainbow Trout6,7663 inreport
May 24, 2021Arctic Char8929.5 inreport
May 19, 2020Rainbow Trout6,3932.5 inreport
May 18, 2020Arctic Char6839.7 inreport
June 4, 2019Rainbow Trout8,6452.8 inreport
May 15, 2019Arctic Char5999.8 inreport
June 6, 2018Rainbow Trout9,5332.8 inreport
June 5, 2017Rainbow Trout9,5892.6 inreport
May 9, 2017Arctic Char7529.3 inreport
June 7, 2016Rainbow Trout9,0502.4 inreport
June 30, 2015Rainbow Trout11,5493 inreport
May 18, 2015Arctic Char6089.4 inreport
June 11, 2014Rainbow Trout11,3002.8 inreport
September 4, 2013Rainbow Trout11,3002.2 inreport
July 24, 2013Arctic Char7508.8 inreport
July 17, 2013Arctic Char6079.3 inreport
August 27, 2012Rainbow Trout11,3002.3 inreport
September 15, 2011Rainbow Trout11,3802.5 inreport
May 17, 2011Arctic Char9107 inreport
June 15, 2010Rainbow Trout11,2503.2 inreport
September 8, 2009Rainbow Trout13,5002.1 inreport
June 16, 2009Arctic Char1,4936.9 inreport
August 22, 2008Rainbow Trout11,4401.9 inreport
August 31, 2007Rainbow Trout16,0001.8 inreport
June 1, 2007Arctic Char9007.8 inreport
August 25, 2006Rainbow Trout9,6051.8 inreport
August 1, 2005Arctic Char128.5 inreport
August 1, 2005Arctic Char616.1 inreport
August 1, 2005Arctic Char622.7 inreport
August 1, 2005Rainbow Trout188.9 inreport
August 1, 2005Rainbow Trout10,9321.6 inreport
June 9, 2005Rainbow Trout8638.8 inreport
August 25, 2004Rainbow Trout6,3032.2 inreport
August 25, 2004Rainbow Trout5,1122.2 inreport
August 29, 2003Rainbow Trout22,3112.2 inreport
May 19, 2003Arctic Char9088.1 inreport
August 8, 2002Rainbow Trout11,3001.8 inreport
August 13, 2001Rainbow Trout11,3001.8 inreport
July 31, 2000Rainbow Trout11,3981.8 inreport
June 17, 2000Arctic Char70010.4 inreport
October 12, 1999Arctic Char3,0824.1 inreport
August 2, 1999Rainbow Trout11,2912.5 inreport
August 28, 1996Arctic Char11,3003.7 inreport
July 22, 1996Rainbow Trout11,3001.9 inreport
July 25, 1995Rainbow Trout11,2742 inreport
July 26, 1994Rainbow Trout11,3002 inreport
July 20, 1993Rainbow Trout11,3002.1 inreport
July 16, 1992Rainbow Trout11,3002 inreport

Access and facts

Nearest town
Big Lake, AK

From Mile 52.3 Parks Hwy take Big Lake Rd 3.6 miles to the Y, South Big Lake Rd 5.2 miles, then Marion Drive 0.5 mile to a public-access parking area with good summer parking and a steep trail down to the lake. Most shoreline is private. ADF&G lists 113 acres, 42 ft max depth.

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

Nearest lakes

Cranberry Lake 1.5 mi last stocked August 25, 2004 Homestead Lake 1.7 mi last stocked June 3, 2026 Big Lake 2.3 mi last stocked September 10, 1993 Diamond Lake 3.8 mi last stocked June 18, 2026 Rocky Lake 4.2 mi last stocked May 21, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Lake Marion?

Fishing Lake Marion usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 37 of 59 plants on record, ahead of Arctic Char. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 5, 2026, averaging 2.7 in. Arctic Char was last stocked May 29, 2026, averaging 9.6 in.

When is Lake Marion stocked?

Last stocked June 5, 2026. It is stocked about 1.7 times a year since 1992, most often in May and August. No plants recorded in 1997 and 1998.

How big are the fish stocked at Lake Marion?

Stocked fish average 5.2 in. Rainbow Trout average 2.7 in. Arctic Char average 9.6 in.

How do you get on Lake Marion?

The nearest town is Big Lake, AK. From Mile 52.3 Parks Hwy take Big Lake Rd 3.6 miles to the Y, South Big Lake Rd 5.2 miles, then Marion Drive 0.5 mile to a public-access parking area with good summer parking and a steep trail down to the lake. Most shoreline is private. ADF&G lists 113 acres, 42 ft max depth.

Which lakes near Lake Marion were stocked more recently?

Diamond Lake (3.8 mi) was stocked more recently. Diamond Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

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