Lower Fire Lake fishing

Lower Fire Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout and Arctic Grayling on the stocking report. It is stocked about 1.2 times a year since 1992, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

Lower Fire Lake
Photo: Jonathan Konrath, CC BY 2.0
Last stocked
May 26, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
41
Since 1992
Species recorded
2
Average size
9 in
Elevation
290 ft

Fish at Lower Fire Lake

2 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 40 plants · last May 26, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked May 26, 2026 · avg 9.1 in · 40 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

How Lower Fire Lake is stocked

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

No plants recorded in 13 years between 1992 and 2026.

Fish stocked in 1992

6,335

Fish stocked in 1993

5,329

Fish stocked in 1994

6,706

Fish stocked in 1995

8,052

Fish stocked in 1996

12,670

Fish stocked in 1997

1,997

Fish stocked in 1998

3,350

Fish stocked in 1999

2,956

Fish stocked in 2000

3,000

Fish stocked in 2001

3,018

Fish stocked in 2002

2,976

Fish stocked in 2003

2,713

Fish stocked in 2004

2,109

Fish stocked in 2005

1,663

Fish stocked in 2006

846

Fish stocked in 2012

3,854

Fish stocked in 2013

997

Fish stocked in 2014

1,017

Fish stocked in 2023

3,003

Fish stocked in 2024

2,566

Fish stocked in 2025

2,143

Fish stocked in 2026

3,429

Stocking history

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
May 26, 2026Rainbow Trout3,42910.5 inreport
June 5, 2025Rainbow Trout1,07210.1 inreport
May 12, 2025Rainbow Trout1,07110.6 inreport
June 18, 2024Rainbow Trout1,3099.9 inreport
May 16, 2024Rainbow Trout1,2579.6 inreport
June 11, 2023Rainbow Trout1,7499.6 inreport
May 26, 2023Rainbow Trout1,25410.1 inreport
August 25, 2014Rainbow Trout1,0178.9 inreport
August 27, 2013Rainbow Trout9979 inreport
August 14, 2012Rainbow Trout2,5277.1 inreport
June 28, 2012Rainbow Trout1,3277.1 inreport
May 17, 2006Rainbow Trout84611.4 inreport
June 1, 2005Rainbow Trout1,6638.7 inreport
June 7, 2004Rainbow Trout2,1098.8 inreport
July 30, 2003Rainbow Trout1,2069.1 inreport
May 20, 2003Rainbow Trout1,5079.1 inreport
May 14, 2002Rainbow Trout2,9768.7 inreport
June 8, 2001Rainbow Trout3,0188.3 inreport
May 24, 2000Rainbow Trout3,0008.1 inreport
August 17, 1999Rainbow Trout1,2847.2 inreport
May 25, 1999Rainbow Trout1,6728 inreport
June 2, 1998Rainbow Trout3,3507.4 inreport
May 13, 1997Rainbow Trout1,9979.4 inreport
October 3, 1996Arctic Grayling7,5002.7 inreport
June 27, 1996Rainbow Trout2,5068.1 inreport
May 15, 1996Rainbow Trout2,6648.1 inreport
June 13, 1995Rainbow Trout2,4158.4 inreport
June 5, 1995Rainbow Trout3,1067.6 inreport
May 30, 1995Rainbow Trout2,5318 inreport
August 24, 1994Rainbow Trout6228.6 inreport
July 5, 1994Rainbow Trout20412.6 inreport
June 23, 1994Rainbow Trout1,0008.2 inreport
June 22, 1994Rainbow Trout2,4808.3 inreport
May 24, 1994Rainbow Trout2,4008.1 inreport
July 13, 1993Rainbow Trout9768 inreport
July 1, 1993Rainbow Trout1,6578.5 inreport
June 28, 1993Rainbow Trout20015.3 inreport
May 25, 1993Rainbow Trout2,4968.1 inreport
July 9, 1992Rainbow Trout8548.6 inreport
July 8, 1992Rainbow Trout30015.7 inreport
May 13, 1992Rainbow Trout5,1818.4 inreport

Access and facts

Nearest town
Eagle River, AK

From Glenn Highway MP 15.3 take the north Eagle River exit, go 0.5 mile north on the Old Glenn Highway, then left on West Lake Ridge Drive to the public access. Parking is along the road, the launch is undeveloped, and a small gravel area serves shore anglers. Also ice fished in winter.

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

About Lower Fire Lake

Photo of Lower Fire Lake
Jonathan Konrath, CC BY 2.0

Nearest lakes

Lake Clunie 2.2 mi last stocked September 15, 2026 Waldon Lake 2.9 mi last stocked May 26, 2026 Beach Lake 3.6 mi last stocked May 20, 2026 Edmonds Lake 7.5 mi last stocked May 28, 2026 Otter Lake 7.7 mi last stocked May 26, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Lower Fire Lake?

Fishing Lower Fire Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 40 of 41 plants on record, ahead of Arctic Grayling. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 26, 2026, averaging 9.1 in. Arctic Grayling was last stocked October 3, 1996, averaging 2.7 in.

When is Lower Fire Lake stocked?

Last stocked May 26, 2026. It is stocked about 1.2 times a year since 1992, most often in May and June. No plants recorded in 13 years between 1992 and 2026.

How big are the fish stocked at Lower Fire Lake?

Stocked fish average 9 in. Rainbow Trout average 9.1 in. Arctic Grayling average 2.7 in.

How do you get on Lower Fire Lake?

The nearest town is Eagle River, AK. From Glenn Highway MP 15.3 take the north Eagle River exit, go 0.5 mile north on the Old Glenn Highway, then left on West Lake Ridge Drive to the public access. Parking is along the road, the launch is undeveloped, and a small gravel area serves shore anglers. Also ice fished in winter.

Which lakes near Lower Fire Lake were stocked more recently?

Lake Clunie (2.2 mi) and Edmonds Lake (7.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Lake Clunie is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Edmonds Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

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