Monte Lake fishing

Monte Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Slimy Sculpin. It is stocked about 0.4 times a year since 1982, most often in June and August. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

AI-generated illustration, not a photo of this lake
Last stocked
June 4, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
20
Since 1982
Species stocked
1 (+1 also recorded)
Average size
2.1 in
Elevation
1,731 ft

Fish at Monte Lake

1 stocked · 1 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 20 plants · last June 4, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked June 4, 2026 · avg 2.1 in · 20 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

How Monte Lake is stocked

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

No plants recorded in 25 years between 1982 and 2026.

Fish stocked in 1982

29,925

Fish stocked in 1985

36,000

Fish stocked in 1987

20,000

Fish stocked in 1989

15,000

Fish stocked in 1991

15,000

Fish stocked in 1993

18,071

Fish stocked in 1995

15,124

Fish stocked in 1997

18,000

Fish stocked in 1999

18,000

Fish stocked in 2001

18,000

Fish stocked in 2004

15,000

Fish stocked in 2006

10,000

Fish stocked in 2008

15,000

Fish stocked in 2010

14,857

Fish stocked in 2012

15,000

Fish stocked in 2014

15,000

Fish stocked in 2016

7,759

Fish stocked in 2018

15,000

Fish stocked in 2022

10,000

Fish stocked in 2026

15,000

Stocking history

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 4, 2026Rainbow Trout15,0002.2 inreport
June 8, 2022Rainbow Trout10,0002.2 inreport
June 1, 2018Rainbow Trout15,0002.3 inreport
June 11, 2016Rainbow Trout7,7592.5 inreport
June 3, 2014Rainbow Trout15,0002.6 inreport
August 30, 2012Rainbow Trout15,0002.3 inreport
August 10, 2010Rainbow Trout14,8571.8 inreport
August 12, 2008Rainbow Trout15,0001.7 inreport
August 21, 2006Rainbow Trout10,0001.8 inreport
July 14, 2004Rainbow Trout15,0001.9 inreport
August 3, 2001Rainbow Trout18,0001.7 inreport
July 26, 1999Rainbow Trout18,0002.1 inreport
August 13, 1997Rainbow Trout18,0002.2 inreport
July 27, 1995Rainbow Trout15,1241.9 inreport
July 29, 1993Rainbow Trout18,0712 inreport
July 29, 1991Rainbow Trout15,0002.2 inreport
August 22, 1989Rainbow Trout15,0001.9 inreport
August 24, 1987Rainbow Trout20,0002.2 inreport
August 27, 1985Rainbow Trout36,0002.1 inreport
September 1, 1982Rainbow Trout29,9252 inreport

Access and facts

About 148-acre lake 8 air miles west of the Alaska Highway's Robertson River bridge, on the north side of the river. ADF&G lists trail access, state land, no facilities, and a maximum depth of about 108 feet.

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 Monte Lake?

Fishing Monte Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. All 20 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 4, 2026, averaging 2.1 in. Slimy Sculpin is recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Monte Lake stocked?

Last stocked June 4, 2026. It is stocked about 0.4 times a year since 1982, most often in June and August. No plants recorded in 25 years between 1982 and 2026.

How big are the fish stocked at Monte Lake?

Rainbow Trout stocked at Monte Lake average 2.1 in.

How do you get on Monte Lake?

About 148-acre lake 8 air miles west of the Alaska Highway's Robertson River bridge, on the north side of the river. ADF&G lists trail access, state land, no facilities, and a maximum depth of about 108 feet.

Which lakes near Monte Lake were stocked more recently?

Craig Lake (25 mi) was stocked more recently. Craig Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

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