Mark Lake fishing

Mark Lake fishing is stocked with Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Arctic Char, and Arctic Grayling on a natural lake. Also recorded: Slimy Sculpin. It is stocked about once a year since 1964, most often in June and August. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked
May 22, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
65
Since 1964
Species stocked
5 (+1 also recorded)
Average size
4.9 in
Elevation
1,453 ft

Fish at Mark Lake

5 stocked · 1 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 42 plants · last May 22, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked May 22, 2026 · avg 5.3 in · 42 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Coho Salmon Stocked · 11 plants · last June 18, 2007

Last stocked June 18, 2007 · avg 2.7 in · 11 plants

Coho Salmon species guide
Arctic Char Stocked · 6 plants · last September 1, 2011

Last stocked September 1, 2011 · avg 3.3 in · 6 plants

How Mark Lake is stocked

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

No plants recorded in 13 years between 1964 and 2026.

Fish stocked in 1964

3,550

Fish stocked in 1965

3,087

Fish stocked in 1966

1,600

Fish stocked in 1968

3,900

Fish stocked in 1969

25,000

Fish stocked in 1971

10,000

Fish stocked in 1972

7,500

Fish stocked in 1973

3,993

Fish stocked in 1978

4,000

Fish stocked in 1980

1,995

Fish stocked in 1982

8,000

Fish stocked in 1983

4,000

Fish stocked in 1985

1,000

Fish stocked in 1987

4,000

Fish stocked in 1988

4,000

Fish stocked in 1989

3,600

Fish stocked in 1991

4,000

Fish stocked in 1992

3,600

Fish stocked in 1993

3,687

Fish stocked in 1994

3,600

Fish stocked in 1995

3,600

Fish stocked in 1996

3,600

Fish stocked in 1997

4,000

Fish stocked in 1999

9,155

Fish stocked in 2000

3,600

Fish stocked in 2001

3,600

Fish stocked in 2002

3,600

Fish stocked in 2004

5,853

Fish stocked in 2005

5,088

Fish stocked in 2006

2,200

Fish stocked in 2007

4,745

Fish stocked in 2008

990

Fish stocked in 2009

500

Fish stocked in 2010

602

Fish stocked in 2011

102

Fish stocked in 2012

464

Fish stocked in 2013

700

Fish stocked in 2014

752

Fish stocked in 2015

493

Fish stocked in 2016

498

Fish stocked in 2017

487

Fish stocked in 2018

748

Fish stocked in 2019

703

Fish stocked in 2020

790

Fish stocked in 2021

295

Fish stocked in 2022

323

Fish stocked in 2023

308

Fish stocked in 2024

296

Fish stocked in 2025

285

Fish stocked in 2026

313

Stocking history

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
May 22, 2026Rainbow Trout31310.3 inreport
May 12, 2025Rainbow Trout28510.2 inreport
May 23, 2024Rainbow Trout29610.6 inreport
May 30, 2023Rainbow Trout30810.3 inreport
June 3, 2022Rainbow Trout3239.9 inreport
June 4, 2021Rainbow Trout29510.3 inreport
June 11, 2020Arctic Grayling3918 inreport
May 22, 2020Rainbow Trout39910.4 inreport
June 11, 2019Rainbow Trout31110.4 inreport
June 3, 2019Arctic Grayling3928.3 inreport
June 21, 2018Arctic Grayling2207.9 inreport
June 4, 2018Rainbow Trout52810.4 inreport
May 16, 2017Rainbow Trout4879.7 inreport
May 4, 2016Rainbow Trout4988.8 inreport
May 21, 2015Rainbow Trout4939.7 inreport
June 18, 2014Arctic Grayling2008.2 inreport
May 29, 2014Rainbow Trout5528.5 inreport
June 26, 2013Rainbow Trout5008.7 inreport
June 20, 2013Arctic Grayling2009.1 inreport
June 20, 2012Rainbow Trout4646.8 inreport
September 1, 2011Arctic Char1024 inreport
August 23, 2010Arctic Char1022.7 inreport
May 25, 2010Rainbow Trout5004.8 inreport
May 28, 2009Rainbow Trout5005.4 inreport
August 14, 2008Arctic Char5003.3 inreport
June 4, 2008Rainbow Trout4906.2 inreport
June 18, 2007Coho Salmon4,2952 inreport
May 30, 2007Rainbow Trout4505.5 inreport
August 30, 2006Arctic Char2003.4 inreport
August 30, 2006Rainbow Trout2,0001.9 inreport
August 24, 2005Arctic Char2003.6 inreport
June 8, 2005Coho Salmon4,8882.6 inreport
August 19, 2004Arctic Char2002.6 inreport
August 17, 2004Rainbow Trout3,6212.1 inreport
May 28, 2004Coho Salmon1,5322.2 inreport
May 28, 2004Rainbow Trout5009.1 inreport
July 30, 2002Coho Salmon3,6003 inreport
August 8, 2001Rainbow Trout3,6001.8 inreport
July 15, 2000Coho Salmon3,6003.4 inreport
August 9, 1999Rainbow Trout9,1552.2 inreport
August 20, 1997Rainbow Trout4,0002.4 inreport
June 4, 1996Coho Salmon3,6003 inreport
July 18, 1995Rainbow Trout3,6001.8 inreport
May 18, 1994Coho Salmon3,6002.9 inreport
July 20, 1993Rainbow Trout3,6872.2 inreport
September 18, 1992Coho Salmon3,6002.4 inreport
July 31, 1991Rainbow Trout4,0002.1 inreport
August 8, 1989Rainbow Trout3,6001.8 inreport
August 17, 1988Rainbow Trout4,0001.8 inreport
August 25, 1987Rainbow Trout4,0002.2 inreport
June 18, 1985Chinook Salmon1,000–report
September 14, 1983Rainbow Trout4,0002 inreport
September 16, 1982Rainbow Trout8,0002.6 inreport
July 23, 1980Rainbow Trout1,9951.8 inreport
August 15, 1978Coho Salmon4,0003.3 inreport
July 18, 1973Rainbow Trout3,9933.8 inreport
September 12, 1972Rainbow Trout7,5002.6 inreport
June 21, 1971Rainbow Trout10,0002.1 inreport
July 31, 1969Rainbow Trout25,0001.8 inreport
September 19, 1968Rainbow Trout3,9002.1 inreport
August 2, 1966Rainbow Trout1,6001.8 inreport
August 16, 1965Rainbow Trout1,5122.1 inreport
August 4, 1965Coho Salmon1,5752.2 inreport
August 15, 1964Rainbow Trout1,5502 inreport
August 11, 1964Coho Salmon2,0002.3 inreport

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Nearest town
Delta Junction, AK

13-acre lake on Army land in the Donnelly Training Area, about 8 miles south of Delta Junction. Turn west off the Richardson Highway at MP 257.6 onto Meadows Road, go about 5 miles, then turn SE on unmarked Mark Lake Road for 0.3 mile. Parking only, no other facilities.

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

Nearest lakes

North Twin Lake 0.9 mi last stocked May 22, 2026 South Twin Lake 1 mi last stocked May 22, 2026 Luke Lake 1.2 mi last stocked June 20, 2013 Rockhound Lake 1.2 mi last stocked August 22, 2012 Doc Lake 1.3 mi last stocked June 17, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Mark Lake?

Fishing Mark Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 42 of 65 plants on record, ahead of Coho Salmon and 3 more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 22, 2026, averaging 5.3 in. Coho Salmon was last stocked June 18, 2007, averaging 2.7 in. Arctic Char was last stocked September 1, 2011, averaging 3.3 in. Arctic Grayling was last stocked June 11, 2020, averaging 8.3 in. 1 more species is on the stocking report. Slimy Sculpin is recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Mark Lake stocked?

Last stocked May 22, 2026. It is stocked about once a year since 1964, most often in June and August. No plants recorded in 13 years between 1964 and 2026.

How big are the fish stocked at Mark Lake?

Stocked fish average 4.9 in. Rainbow Trout average 5.3 in. Coho Salmon average 2.7 in. Arctic Char average 3.3 in. Arctic Grayling average 8.3 in.

How do you get on Mark Lake?

The nearest town is Delta Junction, AK. 13-acre lake on Army land in the Donnelly Training Area, about 8 miles south of Delta Junction. Turn west off the Richardson Highway at MP 257.6 onto Meadows Road, go about 5 miles, then turn SE on unmarked Mark Lake Road for 0.3 mile. Parking only, no other facilities.

Which lakes near Mark Lake were stocked more recently?

Doc Lake (1.3 mi) was stocked more recently. Doc Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Coho Salmon, Chinook Salmon, and Arctic Char.

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