Rainbow Trout Stocked · 25 plants · last May 20, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Manchu Lake fishing
Manchu Lake fishing has Sheefish, Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Arctic Char, and Arctic Grayling on the stocking report. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 1981, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- May 20, 2026
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 49
- Since 1981
- Species recorded
- 5
- Average size
- 5.4 in
- Elevation
- 571 ft
Fish at Manchu Lake
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 25 plants · last May 20, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Arctic Char Stocked · 13 plants · last September 1, 2011
Last stocked September 1, 2011 · avg 3.5 in · 13 plants
Coho Salmon Stocked · 5 plants · last June 6, 1989 Last stocked June 6, 1989 · avg 2.8 in · 5 plants
Coho Salmon species guide
Arctic Grayling Stocked · 5 plants · last June 2, 2020 Last stocked June 2, 2020 · avg 8.1 in · 5 plants
Arctic Grayling species guide Sheefish Stocked · 1 plant · last January 16, 1981
Last stocked January 16, 1981 · avg 0.4 in · 1 plant
How Manchu Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 9 years between 1981 and 2026.
Fish stocked in 1981
40,152
Fish stocked in 1985
4,461
Fish stocked in 1986
20,000
Fish stocked in 1987
15,000
Fish stocked in 1988
8,700
Fish stocked in 1989
6,800
Fish stocked in 1990
2,900
Fish stocked in 1991
2,900
Fish stocked in 1992
8,600
Fish stocked in 1993
8,600
Fish stocked in 1994
8,600
Fish stocked in 1995
10,608
Fish stocked in 1996
8,600
Fish stocked in 1997
8,600
Fish stocked in 1999
14,225
Fish stocked in 2000
500
Fish stocked in 2002
3,200
Fish stocked in 2003
500
Fish stocked in 2008
3,200
Fish stocked in 2009
9,808
Fish stocked in 2010
1,281
Fish stocked in 2011
1,275
Fish stocked in 2012
675
Fish stocked in 2013
720
Fish stocked in 2014
726
Fish stocked in 2015
720
Fish stocked in 2016
715
Fish stocked in 2017
709
Fish stocked in 2018
1,016
Fish stocked in 2019
1,174
Fish stocked in 2020
1,226
Fish stocked in 2021
867
Fish stocked in 2022
892
Fish stocked in 2023
887
Fish stocked in 2024
957
Fish stocked in 2025
947
Fish stocked in 2026
900
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 900 | 10 in | report |
| May 23, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 947 | 9.2 in | report |
| May 24, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 957 | 10.3 in | report |
| May 22, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 887 | 10.5 in | report |
| June 2, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 892 | 9.9 in | report |
| May 20, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 867 | 10.1 in | report |
| June 2, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 890 | 10.5 in | report |
| June 2, 2020 | Arctic Grayling | 336 | 7.9 in | report |
| May 24, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 872 | 10.1 in | report |
| May 24, 2019 | Arctic Grayling | 302 | 8.2 in | report |
| June 13, 2018 | Arctic Grayling | 300 | 8 in | report |
| May 24, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 716 | 10.3 in | report |
| May 24, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 709 | 10.5 in | report |
| May 12, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 715 | 8.6 in | report |
| May 26, 2015 | Arctic Grayling | 720 | 8.1 in | report |
| June 10, 2014 | Arctic Grayling | 726 | 8.3 in | report |
| June 19, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 720 | 8.7 in | report |
| June 14, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 675 | 7.4 in | report |
| September 1, 2011 | Arctic Char | 1,275 | 4 in | report |
| August 23, 2010 | Arctic Char | 1,281 | 2.7 in | report |
| September 1, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 8,533 | 1.9 in | report |
| August 14, 2009 | Arctic Char | 1,275 | 2.7 in | report |
| September 3, 2008 | Arctic Char | 3,200 | 3.9 in | report |
| June 24, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 8.3 in | report |
| September 4, 2002 | Arctic Char | 3,200 | 3.6 in | report |
| June 29, 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 7.8 in | report |
| October 11, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 10,023 | 2.8 in | report |
| October 11, 1999 | Arctic Char | 1,002 | 4.2 in | report |
| August 19, 1999 | Arctic Char | 3,200 | 3.7 in | report |
| June 6, 1997 | Arctic Char | 8,600 | 1.7 in | report |
| August 12, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 8,600 | 2.2 in | report |
| July 5, 1995 | Arctic Char | 10,608 | 4 in | report |
| August 3, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 8,600 | 2.1 in | report |
| June 22, 1993 | Arctic Char | 8,600 | 3.9 in | report |
| July 22, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 8,600 | 1.8 in | report |
| July 1, 1991 | Arctic Char | 2,900 | 3.5 in | report |
| July 24, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 2,900 | 2.1 in | report |
| August 8, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 2,900 | 1.8 in | report |
| July 20, 1989 | Arctic Char | 1,000 | 4.8 in | report |
| June 6, 1989 | Coho Salmon | 2,900 | 2.9 in | report |
| August 15, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 2,900 | 1.9 in | report |
| June 27, 1988 | Arctic Char | 2,900 | 2.9 in | report |
| June 3, 1988 | Coho Salmon | 2,900 | 2.6 in | report |
| August 27, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 2.3 in | report |
| June 1, 1987 | Coho Salmon | 5,000 | 3.1 in | report |
| August 20, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 2.1 in | report |
| June 6, 1986 | Coho Salmon | 10,000 | 2.8 in | report |
| May 31, 1985 | Coho Salmon | 4,461 | 2.7 in | report |
| January 16, 1981 | Sheefish | 40,152 | 0.4 in | report |
Access and facts
A 39-acre lake on the Army's Yukon Training Area just east of Eielson AFB. From the Eielson main gate go north on Transmitter Road 2.9 miles, then south on the unmarked Manchu Lake Trail 2.37 miles. Floating tundra mats make the shore hard to walk; bring hip boots or waders. No facilities.
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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 Manchu Lake?
Fishing Manchu Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 25 of 49 plants on record, ahead of Arctic Char and 3 more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 20, 2026, averaging 6.5 in. Arctic Char was last stocked September 1, 2011, averaging 3.5 in. Coho Salmon was last stocked June 6, 1989, averaging 2.8 in. Arctic Grayling was last stocked June 2, 2020, averaging 8.1 in. 1 more species is on the stocking report.
When is Manchu Lake stocked?
Last stocked May 20, 2026. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 1981, most often in May and June. No plants recorded in 9 years between 1981 and 2026.
How big are the fish stocked at Manchu Lake?
Stocked fish average 5.4 in. Rainbow Trout average 6.5 in. Arctic Char average 3.5 in. Coho Salmon average 2.8 in. Arctic Grayling average 8.1 in.
How do you get on Manchu Lake?
A 39-acre lake on the Army's Yukon Training Area just east of Eielson AFB. From the Eielson main gate go north on Transmitter Road 2.9 miles, then south on the unmarked Manchu Lake Trail 2.37 miles. Floating tundra mats make the shore hard to walk; bring hip boots or waders. No facilities.