Rainbow Trout Stocked · 30 plants · last May 15, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Little Lost Lake fishing
Little Lost Lake fishing is stocked with Arctic Grayling, Arctic Char, and Rainbow Trout on a natural lake. It is stocked about 0.6 times a year since 1968, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- May 15, 2026
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 35
- Since 1968
- Species recorded
- 3
- Average size
- 8.7 in
- Elevation
- 970 ft
Fish at Little Lost Lake
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 30 plants · last May 15, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk 
Arctic Grayling Stocked · 4 plants · last May 14, 1976 Last stocked May 14, 1976 · avg 2.1 in · 4 plants
Arctic Grayling species guide Arctic Char Stocked · 1 plant · last May 11, 1993
Last stocked May 11, 1993 · avg 15.7 in · 1 plant
How Little Lost Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 28 years between 1968 and 2026.
Fish stocked in 1968
30,000
Fish stocked in 1970
75,000
Fish stocked in 1976
4,100
Fish stocked in 1993
1,100
Fish stocked in 1999
500
Fish stocked in 2000
1,100
Fish stocked in 2001
2,150
Fish stocked in 2002
1,061
Fish stocked in 2003
2,689
Fish stocked in 2004
2,521
Fish stocked in 2005
1,000
Fish stocked in 2006
490
Fish stocked in 2007
900
Fish stocked in 2008
975
Fish stocked in 2009
1,000
Fish stocked in 2010
1,000
Fish stocked in 2012
979
Fish stocked in 2013
1,722
Fish stocked in 2014
1,350
Fish stocked in 2015
1,090
Fish stocked in 2016
1,360
Fish stocked in 2017
1,389
Fish stocked in 2018
1,348
Fish stocked in 2019
1,347
Fish stocked in 2020
1,380
Fish stocked in 2021
1,405
Fish stocked in 2022
1,382
Fish stocked in 2023
1,392
Fish stocked in 2024
1,428
Fish stocked in 2025
1,385
Fish stocked in 2026
1,492
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 1,492 | 10 in | report |
| May 13, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 1,385 | 10.3 in | report |
| May 21, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 1,428 | 10.5 in | report |
| May 22, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 1,392 | 10.5 in | report |
| June 1, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 1,382 | 9.8 in | report |
| May 20, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 1,405 | 10.1 in | report |
| May 18, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 1,380 | 10.2 in | report |
| May 13, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 1,347 | 10.6 in | report |
| May 23, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 1,348 | 10.2 in | report |
| May 10, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 1,389 | 9.9 in | report |
| May 9, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 1,360 | 8.7 in | report |
| May 11, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 1,090 | 10 in | report |
| May 12, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 1,350 | 8.9 in | report |
| June 13, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 140 | 13.7 in | report |
| June 10, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 1,582 | 9.1 in | report |
| June 7, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 979 | 7.9 in | report |
| May 17, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 5 in | report |
| May 28, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 5.4 in | report |
| May 28, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 975 | 6.4 in | report |
| May 24, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 900 | 5.6 in | report |
| June 6, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 490 | 9.8 in | report |
| May 27, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 8.6 in | report |
| May 28, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 2,521 | 9.1 in | report |
| June 23, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 2,689 | 9.3 in | report |
| June 3, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 1,061 | 9.3 in | report |
| June 11, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 40 | 12.3 in | report |
| June 11, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 2,110 | 8.4 in | report |
| July 6, 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 25 | 13 in | report |
| June 12, 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 1,075 | 8.5 in | report |
| May 26, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 9.3 in | report |
| May 11, 1993 | Arctic Char | 1,100 | 15.7 in | report |
| May 14, 1976 | Arctic Grayling | 600 | 3.7 in | report |
| May 13, 1976 | Arctic Grayling | 3,500 | 3.7 in | report |
| June 4, 1970 | Arctic Grayling | 75,000 | 0.4 in | report |
| June 13, 1968 | Arctic Grayling | 30,000 | 0.4 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Delta Junction, AK
- Facilities
- restrooms, camping, dock
The Lost Lake of Quartz Lake State Recreation Area. From Mile 277.8 Richardson Hwy drive 2.2 miles up Quartz Lake Road, about 0.5 mile before Quartz Lake. Lost Lake Campground has 12 sites, water, toilets and a wheelchair-accessible fishing dock.
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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 Little Lost Lake?
Fishing Little Lost Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 30 of 35 plants on record, ahead of Arctic Grayling and one more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 15, 2026, averaging 9.3 in. Arctic Grayling was last stocked May 14, 1976, averaging 2.1 in. Arctic Char was last stocked May 11, 1993, averaging 15.7 in.
When is Little Lost Lake stocked?
Last stocked May 15, 2026. It is stocked about 0.6 times a year since 1968, most often in May and June. No plants recorded in 28 years between 1968 and 2026.
How big are the fish stocked at Little Lost Lake?
Stocked fish average 8.7 in. Rainbow Trout average 9.3 in. Arctic Grayling average 2.1 in. Arctic Char average 15.7 in.
How do you get on Little Lost Lake?
The nearest town is Delta Junction, AK. Facilities include restrooms, camping, and dock. The Lost Lake of Quartz Lake State Recreation Area. From Mile 277.8 Richardson Hwy drive 2.2 miles up Quartz Lake Road, about 0.5 mile before Quartz Lake. Lost Lake Campground has 12 sites, water, toilets and a wheelchair-accessible fishing dock.
Which lakes near Little Lost Lake were stocked more recently?
Quartz Lake (1.2 mi), Bluff Cabin Lake (5.9 mi), and Rainbow Lake (9 mi) were stocked more recently. Quartz Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Arctic Char, Bluff Cabin Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Rainbow Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.