Luke Lake fishing

Luke Lake fishing: not stocked since June 20, 2013. It was stocked with Arctic Grayling, Lake Trout, Arctic Char, and Rainbow Trout. Species guides list dawn for Lake Trout and dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout.

AI-generated illustration, not a photo of this lake
Last stocked
June 20, 2013
· Arctic Grayling
Plants on record
20
Since 1986
Species recorded
4
Average size
3.3 in
Elevation
1,639 ft

Fish at Luke Lake

4 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Arctic Char Stocked · 1 plant · last June 28, 1988

Last stocked June 28, 1988 · avg 2.9 in · 1 plant

Lake Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last June 14, 1988 Best: dawn

Last stocked June 14, 1988 · avg 2.8 in · 1 plant

Best: dawn

Lake Trout species guide
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last August 8, 1989 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked August 8, 1989 · avg 1.8 in · 1 plant

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

How Luke Lake is stocked

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

No plants recorded in 12 years between 1986 and 2013.

Fish stocked in 1986

11,000

Fish stocked in 1987

500

Fish stocked in 1988

2,000

Fish stocked in 1989

1,600

Fish stocked in 1991

600

Fish stocked in 1992

16,000

Fish stocked in 1994

1,600

Fish stocked in 1996

1,600

Fish stocked in 1999

300

Fish stocked in 2001

440

Fish stocked in 2004

1,000

Fish stocked in 2005

1,000

Fish stocked in 2006

900

Fish stocked in 2008

1,000

Fish stocked in 2010

462

Fish stocked in 2013

150

Stocking history

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 20, 2013Arctic Grayling1509.1 inreport
June 7, 2010Arctic Grayling4625.1 inreport
August 14, 2008Arctic Grayling1,0002 inreport
August 30, 2006Arctic Grayling9002.3 inreport
August 16, 2005Arctic Grayling1,0002.3 inreport
August 2, 2004Arctic Grayling1,0001.5 inreport
June 28, 2001Arctic Grayling4407.2 inreport
June 7, 1999Arctic Grayling3008.2 inreport
September 24, 1996Arctic Grayling1,6002.6 inreport
August 31, 1994Arctic Grayling1,6002.7 inreport
June 22, 1992Arctic Grayling16,0000.5 inreport
September 27, 1991Arctic Grayling6003.1 inreport
August 8, 1989Rainbow Trout1,6001.8 inreport
September 12, 1988Arctic Grayling6002.8 inreport
June 28, 1988Arctic Char6002.9 inreport
June 14, 1988Lake Trout8002.8 inreport
August 28, 1987Arctic Grayling5002.7 inreport
September 24, 1986Arctic Grayling5003.2 inreport
September 9, 1986Arctic Grayling5003 inreport
June 11, 1986Arctic Grayling10,0000.5 inreport

Access and facts

Nearest town
Delta Junction, AK

An 8-acre lake on the Donnelly Training Area. From Mile 257.6 Richardson Highway take Meadows Road to Mile 2, turn east on Wahlgren Road, and park at the southeast end of Bolio Lake. A trail climbs about 1/4 mile to the ridge road, then runs 1/4 mile south to the lake. No facilities.

Drafted by AI from the cited sources and checked before publishing.

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 Luke Lake?

Fishing Luke Lake usually means Arctic Grayling: Arctic Grayling accounts for 17 of 20 plants on record, ahead of Arctic Char and 2 more. Arctic Grayling was last stocked June 20, 2013, averaging 3.5 in. Arctic Char was last stocked June 28, 1988, averaging 2.9 in. Lake Trout was last stocked June 14, 1988, averaging 2.8 in. Rainbow Trout was last stocked August 8, 1989, averaging 1.8 in.

When is Luke Lake stocked?

Not stocked since June 20, 2013. No plants recorded in 12 years between 1986 and 2013.

How big are the fish stocked at Luke Lake?

Stocked fish average 3.3 in. Arctic Grayling average 3.5 in. Arctic Char average 2.9 in. Lake Trout average 2.8 in. Rainbow Trout average 1.8 in.

How do you get on Luke Lake?

The nearest town is Delta Junction, AK. An 8-acre lake on the Donnelly Training Area. From Mile 257.6 Richardson Highway take Meadows Road to Mile 2, turn east on Wahlgren Road, and park at the southeast end of Bolio Lake. A trail climbs about 1/4 mile to the ridge road, then runs 1/4 mile south to the lake. No facilities.

Which lakes near Luke Lake were stocked more recently?

Bolio Lake (0.9 mi), Doc Lake (1.1 mi), and North Twin Lake (1.1 mi) were stocked more recently. Bolio Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Arctic Grayling, Lake Trout, and Arctic Char, Doc Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Arctic Char, and North Twin Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Lake Trout.

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