Longmere Lake fishing

Longmere Lake fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout and Coho Salmon on a natural lake. Also recorded: Dolly Varden. It is stocked about 1.6 times a year since 1973, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked
June 5, 2026
· Coho Salmon
Plants on record
84
Since 1973
Species stocked
2 (+1 also recorded)
Average size
2.6 in
Elevation
269 ft

Fish at Longmere Lake

2 stocked · 1 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 54 plants · last June 5, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked June 5, 2026 · avg 2.6 in · 54 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Coho Salmon Stocked · 30 plants · last June 5, 2026

Last stocked June 5, 2026 · avg 2.6 in · 30 plants

Coho Salmon species guide

How Longmere Lake is stocked

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

No plants recorded in 10 years between 1973 and 2026.

Fish stocked in 1973

551,100

Fish stocked in 1974

34,400

Fish stocked in 1976

35,300

Fish stocked in 1978

19,700

Fish stocked in 1982

25,000

Fish stocked in 1985

38,412

Fish stocked in 1986

17,000

Fish stocked in 1987

34,000

Fish stocked in 1988

34,071

Fish stocked in 1989

34,000

Fish stocked in 1990

34,000

Fish stocked in 1992

34,947

Fish stocked in 1993

33,681

Fish stocked in 1994

44,051

Fish stocked in 1995

34,009

Fish stocked in 1996

37,117

Fish stocked in 1999

34,210

Fish stocked in 2000

36,009

Fish stocked in 2001

42,000

Fish stocked in 2002

28,705

Fish stocked in 2003

29,015

Fish stocked in 2004

28,166

Fish stocked in 2005

23,688

Fish stocked in 2006

25,307

Fish stocked in 2007

40,539

Fish stocked in 2008

35,685

Fish stocked in 2009

38,095

Fish stocked in 2010

38,322

Fish stocked in 2011

29,685

Fish stocked in 2012

31,864

Fish stocked in 2013

34,490

Fish stocked in 2014

29,990

Fish stocked in 2015

31,915

Fish stocked in 2016

27,024

Fish stocked in 2017

28,864

Fish stocked in 2018

30,041

Fish stocked in 2019

25,545

Fish stocked in 2020

33,936

Fish stocked in 2021

26,268

Fish stocked in 2022

37,057

Fish stocked in 2023

28,565

Fish stocked in 2024

26,976

Fish stocked in 2025

21,796

Fish stocked in 2026

33,402

Stocking history

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 5, 2026Coho Salmon11,9922.4 inreport
June 5, 2026Rainbow Trout21,4102.6 inreport
May 29, 2025Rainbow Trout15,0002.4 inreport
May 27, 2025Coho Salmon6,7962.6 inreport
June 3, 2024Coho Salmon11,9902.6 inreport
May 27, 2024Rainbow Trout14,9862.6 inreport
May 30, 2023Rainbow Trout16,5002.4 inreport
May 27, 2023Coho Salmon12,0652.7 inreport
June 17, 2022Rainbow Trout10,0652.4 inreport
June 3, 2022Rainbow Trout15,0022.4 inreport
May 20, 2022Coho Salmon11,9902.3 inreport
June 6, 2021Rainbow Trout14,2782.8 inreport
May 21, 2021Coho Salmon11,9902.8 inreport
October 12, 2020Rainbow Trout7,9974.6 inreport
May 30, 2020Rainbow Trout13,9492.5 inreport
May 15, 2020Coho Salmon11,9902.6 inreport
June 6, 2019Rainbow Trout13,5522.9 inreport
May 29, 2019Coho Salmon11,9932.8 inreport
August 15, 2018Rainbow Trout7,4422.9 inreport
June 7, 2018Rainbow Trout10,0032.7 inreport
May 30, 2018Coho Salmon12,5962.5 inreport
June 8, 2017Rainbow Trout15,7612.6 inreport
June 1, 2017Coho Salmon13,1032.5 inreport
June 13, 2016Rainbow Trout15,0062.7 inreport
June 2, 2016Coho Salmon12,0182.7 inreport
June 9, 2015Rainbow Trout20,0002.4 inreport
June 9, 2015Coho Salmon11,9153 inreport
June 12, 2014Rainbow Trout18,0002.8 inreport
June 12, 2014Coho Salmon11,9902.8 inreport
July 10, 2013Rainbow Trout2,5008.4 inreport
June 27, 2013Rainbow Trout10,0003 inreport
June 25, 2013Rainbow Trout10,0003.1 inreport
June 25, 2013Coho Salmon11,9902.9 inreport
September 13, 2012Rainbow Trout12,5542.6 inreport
June 22, 2012Coho Salmon9,8643.1 inreport
June 8, 2012Rainbow Trout9,4463.7 inreport
August 16, 2011Coho Salmon10,4982.6 inreport
May 23, 2011Rainbow Trout19,1873.3 inreport
June 10, 2010Rainbow Trout18,0003.2 inreport
June 10, 2010Coho Salmon20,3221.7 inreport
August 28, 2009Rainbow Trout20,4581.8 inreport
July 22, 2009Coho Salmon10,0002.2 inreport
June 18, 2009Rainbow Trout7,6375.8 inreport
October 1, 2008Rainbow Trout12,0002.1 inreport
August 21, 2008Coho Salmon2,0002.7 inreport
June 20, 2008Rainbow Trout21,6853.7 inreport
August 28, 2007Rainbow Trout30,6001.8 inreport
May 31, 2007Coho Salmon9,9392.1 inreport
September 6, 2006Rainbow Trout15,3002.1 inreport
June 7, 2006Coho Salmon10,0071.7 inreport
August 30, 2005Rainbow Trout14,6882 inreport
May 27, 2005Coho Salmon9,0002.3 inreport
August 12, 2004Rainbow Trout18,0122 inreport
August 12, 2004Rainbow Trout1,5042 inreport
May 26, 2004Coho Salmon8,6502.3 inreport
August 13, 2003Rainbow Trout20,0001.9 inreport
May 8, 2003Coho Salmon9,0152.4 inreport
August 16, 2002Rainbow Trout19,7052 inreport
May 23, 2002Coho Salmon9,0002.6 inreport
August 15, 2001Rainbow Trout25,0001.9 inreport
April 27, 2001Coho Salmon17,0002.6 inreport
August 9, 2000Rainbow Trout17,1272.1 inreport
May 31, 2000Coho Salmon16,8542.7 inreport
May 5, 2000Coho Salmon2,0282.6 inreport
August 3, 1999Rainbow Trout17,2102.3 inreport
May 19, 1999Coho Salmon17,0003.1 inreport
July 15, 1996Rainbow Trout37,1171.7 inreport
July 20, 1995Rainbow Trout34,0092 inreport
July 7, 1994Rainbow Trout10,0991.9 inreport
July 6, 1994Rainbow Trout33,9521.9 inreport
July 13, 1993Rainbow Trout33,6811.8 inreport
July 15, 1992Rainbow Trout34,9472.1 inreport
July 11, 1990Rainbow Trout34,0002.1 inreport
July 12, 1989Rainbow Trout34,0002.2 inreport
August 2, 1988Rainbow Trout34,0711.9 inreport
August 7, 1987Rainbow Trout34,0002.3 inreport
September 3, 1986Rainbow Trout17,0002.4 inreport
September 6, 1985Rainbow Trout38,4122.6 inreport
September 8, 1982Rainbow Trout25,0002 inreport
August 16, 1978Coho Salmon19,7002.6 inreport
August 9, 1976Rainbow Trout35,3002.3 inreport
July 19, 1974Rainbow Trout34,4001.9 inreport
August 24, 1973Rainbow Trout470,0003.4 inreport
June 20, 1973Rainbow Trout81,1002.7 inreport

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Nearest town
Soldotna, AK
Facilities
restrooms

Public access at Mile 88.9 Sterling Highway off Longmere Way, with paved parking, a seasonal toilet, and an improved boat ramp. Popular near Soldotna for rainbow trout and coho salmon; in summer the lake also sees kayaks, boats, jet skis, and tubing.

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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 Longmere Lake?

Fishing Longmere Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 54 of 84 plants on record, ahead of Coho Salmon. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 5, 2026, averaging 2.6 in. Coho Salmon was last stocked June 5, 2026, averaging 2.6 in. Dolly Varden is recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Longmere Lake stocked?

Last stocked June 5, 2026. It is stocked about 1.6 times a year since 1973, most often in May and June. No plants recorded in 10 years between 1973 and 2026.

How big are the fish stocked at Longmere Lake?

Stocked fish average 2.6 in. Rainbow Trout average 2.6 in. Coho Salmon average 2.6 in.

How do you get on Longmere Lake?

The nearest town is Soldotna, AK. Facilities include restrooms. Public access at Mile 88.9 Sterling Highway off Longmere Way, with paved parking, a seasonal toilet, and an improved boat ramp. Popular near Soldotna for rainbow trout and coho salmon; in summer the lake also sees kayaks, boats, jet skis, and tubing.

Which lakes near Longmere Lake were stocked more recently?

Scout Lake (3.2 mi) and Aurora Lake (5.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Scout Lake is also stocked with Coho Salmon and Rainbow Trout and Aurora Lake is also stocked with Coho Salmon and Rainbow Trout.

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