Arctic Grayling Stocked · 15 plants · last June 13, 2001 Last stocked June 13, 2001 · avg 2.1 in · 15 plants
Arctic Grayling species guideMeiers Lake fishing
Meiers Lake fishing: not stocked since June 13, 2001. It was stocked with Rainbow Trout, Coho Salmon, and Arctic Grayling. Also recorded: Burbot. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and dusk and night for Burbot.
- Last stocked
- June 13, 2001
- · Arctic Grayling
- Plants on record
- 18
- Since 1953
- Species stocked
- 3 (+1 also recorded)
- Average size
- 2 in
- Elevation
- 2,710 ft
Fish at Meiers Lake
Arctic Grayling Stocked · 15 plants · last June 13, 2001 
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 2 plants · last August 4, 1995 Best: dawn, dusk 
Coho Salmon Stocked · 1 plant · last August 15, 1966 Last stocked August 15, 1966 · 1 plant
Coho Salmon species guide
Burbot Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Burbot species guideHow Meiers Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 34 years between 1953 and 2001.
Fish stocked in 1953
6,200
Fish stocked in 1966
2,400
Fish stocked in 1976
19,800
Fish stocked in 1983
40,000
Fish stocked in 1985
40,000
Fish stocked in 1986
40,000
Fish stocked in 1987
16,700
Fish stocked in 1988
40,000
Fish stocked in 1990
40,000
Fish stocked in 1992
40,000
Fish stocked in 1994
50,000
Fish stocked in 1995
29,552
Fish stocked in 1996
50,000
Fish stocked in 2000
4,036
Fish stocked in 2001
3,916
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 13, 2001 | Arctic Grayling | 3,916 | 7.3 in | report |
| June 16, 2000 | Arctic Grayling | 4,036 | 7.9 in | report |
| September 25, 1996 | Arctic Grayling | 10,000 | 2.6 in | report |
| June 7, 1996 | Arctic Grayling | 40,000 | 0 in | report |
| September 13, 1995 | Arctic Grayling | 10,000 | 3 in | report |
| August 4, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 19,552 | 2 in | report |
| September 16, 1994 | Arctic Grayling | 10,000 | 2.8 in | report |
| May 27, 1994 | Arctic Grayling | 40,000 | 0.5 in | report |
| June 15, 1992 | Arctic Grayling | 40,000 | – | report |
| June 13, 1990 | Arctic Grayling | 40,000 | – | report |
| June 13, 1988 | Arctic Grayling | 40,000 | 0.5 in | report |
| June 16, 1987 | Arctic Grayling | 16,700 | 0.5 in | report |
| June 11, 1986 | Arctic Grayling | 40,000 | 0.5 in | report |
| June 21, 1985 | Arctic Grayling | 40,000 | 0.4 in | report |
| June 5, 1983 | Arctic Grayling | 40,000 | 0.4 in | report |
| June 26, 1976 | Arctic Grayling | 19,800 | 0.4 in | report |
| August 15, 1966 | Coho Salmon | 2,400 | – | report |
| August 5, 1953 | Rainbow Trout | 6,200 | 1.5 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Paxson, AK
Roadside lake at about MP 170-171 of the Richardson Highway, south of Paxson, with a highway pull-off and parking. ADF&G lists it at about 77 acres, max depth about 26 feet, with an open outlet, and the land status as privately owned. A roadhouse with food and lodging sits on the lake.
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.
About Meiers Lake
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Common questions
What fish are at Meiers Lake?
Fishing Meiers Lake usually means Arctic Grayling: Arctic Grayling accounts for 15 of 18 plants on record, ahead of Rainbow Trout and one more. Arctic Grayling was last stocked June 13, 2001, averaging 2.1 in. Rainbow Trout was last stocked August 4, 1995, averaging 1.8 in. Coho Salmon was last stocked August 15, 1966. Burbot is recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Meiers Lake stocked?
Not stocked since June 13, 2001. No plants recorded in 34 years between 1953 and 2001.
How big are the fish stocked at Meiers Lake?
Stocked fish average 2 in. Arctic Grayling average 2.1 in. Rainbow Trout average 1.8 in.
How do you get on Meiers Lake?
The nearest town is Paxson, AK. Roadside lake at about MP 170-171 of the Richardson Highway, south of Paxson, with a highway pull-off and parking. ADF&G lists it at about 77 acres, max depth about 26 feet, with an open outlet, and the land status as privately owned. A roadhouse with food and lodging sits on the lake.
Which lakes near Meiers Lake were stocked more recently?
Dick Lake (2.9 mi) and Lake Kathleen (35.1 mi) were stocked more recently. Dick Lake is also stocked with Arctic Grayling, Rainbow Trout, and Coho Salmon and Lake Kathleen is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.