Loon Lake fishing

Loon Lake fishing has Coho Salmon and Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 1.2 times a year since 1992, most often in June and August. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked
June 6, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
42
Since 1992
Species recorded
2
Average size
2.3 in
Elevation
258 ft

Fish at Loon Lake

2 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 41 plants · last June 6, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked June 6, 2026 · avg 2.3 in · 41 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Coho Salmon Stocked · 1 plant · last May 11, 1992

Last stocked May 11, 1992 · avg 2.9 in · 1 plant

Coho Salmon species guide

How Loon Lake is stocked

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

No plants recorded in 1997 and 1998.

Fish stocked in 1992

32,650

Fish stocked in 1993

10,800

Fish stocked in 1994

10,800

Fish stocked in 1995

10,800

Fish stocked in 1996

10,877

Fish stocked in 1999

10,800

Fish stocked in 2000

10,769

Fish stocked in 2001

10,800

Fish stocked in 2002

10,800

Fish stocked in 2003

5,416

Fish stocked in 2004

10,884

Fish stocked in 2005

13,000

Fish stocked in 2006

4,000

Fish stocked in 2007

14,300

Fish stocked in 2008

13,600

Fish stocked in 2009

14,300

Fish stocked in 2010

14,300

Fish stocked in 2011

14,300

Fish stocked in 2012

16,000

Fish stocked in 2013

19,183

Fish stocked in 2014

16,000

Fish stocked in 2015

19,104

Fish stocked in 2016

10,958

Fish stocked in 2017

11,699

Fish stocked in 2018

10,873

Fish stocked in 2019

11,405

Fish stocked in 2020

9,900

Fish stocked in 2021

10,457

Fish stocked in 2022

21,000

Fish stocked in 2023

26,730

Fish stocked in 2024

13,000

Fish stocked in 2025

13,002

Fish stocked in 2026

11,014

Stocking history

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 6, 2026Rainbow Trout11,0142.6 inreport
June 2, 2025Rainbow Trout13,0022.6 inreport
June 7, 2024Rainbow Trout13,0002.6 inreport
May 29, 2023Rainbow Trout26,7302.4 inreport
June 20, 2022Rainbow Trout10,0002.5 inreport
May 25, 2022Rainbow Trout8,5302.4 inreport
May 25, 2022Rainbow Trout2,4702.2 inreport
May 28, 2021Rainbow Trout10,4573 inreport
May 19, 2020Rainbow Trout3392.5 inreport
May 19, 2020Rainbow Trout9,5612.4 inreport
June 4, 2019Rainbow Trout7,1892.8 inreport
June 4, 2019Rainbow Trout4,2162.9 inreport
June 20, 2018Rainbow Trout9382.4 inreport
June 7, 2018Rainbow Trout9,9352.9 inreport
June 6, 2017Rainbow Trout11,6992.6 inreport
June 20, 2016Rainbow Trout1,8842.4 inreport
June 6, 2016Rainbow Trout9,0742.4 inreport
June 11, 2015Rainbow Trout19,1042.8 inreport
June 13, 2014Rainbow Trout16,0002.7 inreport
July 3, 2013Rainbow Trout19,1833.1 inreport
August 23, 2012Rainbow Trout16,0002.3 inreport
May 12, 2011Rainbow Trout14,3003.2 inreport
August 18, 2010Rainbow Trout14,3002 inreport
September 10, 2009Rainbow Trout14,3002.2 inreport
August 27, 2008Rainbow Trout10,2662 inreport
August 27, 2008Rainbow Trout3,3342 inreport
August 23, 2007Rainbow Trout14,3001.9 inreport
September 13, 2006Rainbow Trout4,0002.1 inreport
August 8, 2005Rainbow Trout13,0001.6 inreport
August 23, 2004Rainbow Trout7,1402.2 inreport
August 23, 2004Rainbow Trout3,7442.2 inreport
August 26, 2003Rainbow Trout5,4162.2 inreport
August 12, 2002Rainbow Trout10,8001.9 inreport
August 13, 2001Rainbow Trout10,8002 inreport
July 28, 2000Rainbow Trout10,7691.9 inreport
August 4, 1999Rainbow Trout10,8002 inreport
July 25, 1996Rainbow Trout4,7402.2 inreport
July 25, 1996Rainbow Trout6,1372.1 inreport
July 27, 1995Rainbow Trout10,8002 inreport
July 12, 1994Rainbow Trout10,8001.8 inreport
July 19, 1993Rainbow Trout10,8001.7 inreport
May 11, 1992Coho Salmon32,6502.9 inreport

Access and facts

Nearest town
Houston, AK
Facilities
dock

Mile 54.8 Parks Highway, east on Cheri Lake Road 0.4 mile, right on Ray Street, then left to a public access with limited road-edge parking, an undeveloped boat launch, and a foot trail to a boardwalk and non-boating dock. Most of the shoreline is private.

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

Nearest lakes

Bear Paw Lake 0.9 mi last stocked June 5, 2026 Prator Lake 1.4 mi last stocked May 29, 2026 Lake Lalen 2.1 mi last stocked May 20, 2026 Visnaw Lake 2.7 mi last stocked June 5, 2023 Big Beaver Lake 2.9 mi last stocked June 9, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Loon Lake?

Fishing Loon Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 41 of 42 plants on record, ahead of Coho Salmon. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 6, 2026, averaging 2.3 in. Coho Salmon was last stocked May 11, 1992, averaging 2.9 in.

When is Loon Lake stocked?

Last stocked June 6, 2026. It is stocked about 1.2 times a year since 1992, most often in June and August. No plants recorded in 1997 and 1998.

How big are the fish stocked at Loon Lake?

Stocked fish average 2.3 in. Rainbow Trout average 2.3 in. Coho Salmon average 2.9 in.

How do you get on Loon Lake?

The nearest town is Houston, AK. Facilities include dock. Mile 54.8 Parks Highway, east on Cheri Lake Road 0.4 mile, right on Ray Street, then left to a public access with limited road-edge parking, an undeveloped boat launch, and a foot trail to a boardwalk and non-boating dock. Most of the shoreline is private.

Which lakes near Loon Lake were stocked more recently?

Big Beaver Lake (2.9 mi) was stocked more recently. Big Beaver Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

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