Monte Lake fishing

Fishing at Monte Lake has Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. 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.

Last stocked

June 4, 2026

Plants on record

20

Since 1982

Species recorded

1

Average size

2.1 in

Elevation

1,731 ft

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How Monte Lake is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of August. In 2026 it was June 4, 2026, earlier than usual.

No plants recorded in 25 years between 1982 and 2026.

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

Fish at Monte Lake

Fishing Monte Lake is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. All 20 plants on record are Rainbow Trout.

Rainbow Trout 20 plants
Plants
20 of 20
Last stocked
June 4, 2026
Average length
2.1 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Fish stocked per year

  • 29,9251982
  • 36,0001985
  • 20,0001987
  • 15,0001989
  • 15,0001991
  • 18,0711993
  • 15,1241995
  • 18,0001997
  • 18,0001999
  • 18,0002001
  • 15,0002004
  • 10,0002006
  • 15,0002008
  • 14,8572010
  • 15,0002012
  • 15,0002014
  • 7,7592016
  • 15,0002018
  • 10,0002022
  • 15,0002026

Stocking history

Showing 15 of 20 plants Showing 20 plants

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 4, 2026 Rainbow Trout 15,000 2.2 in report
June 8, 2022 Rainbow Trout 10,000 2.2 in report
June 1, 2018 Rainbow Trout 15,000 2.3 in report
June 11, 2016 Rainbow Trout 7,759 2.5 in report
June 3, 2014 Rainbow Trout 15,000 2.6 in report
August 30, 2012 Rainbow Trout 15,000 2.3 in report
August 10, 2010 Rainbow Trout 14,857 1.8 in report
August 12, 2008 Rainbow Trout 15,000 1.7 in report
August 21, 2006 Rainbow Trout 10,000 1.8 in report
July 14, 2004 Rainbow Trout 15,000 1.9 in report
August 3, 2001 Rainbow Trout 18,000 1.7 in report
July 26, 1999 Rainbow Trout 18,000 2.1 in report
August 13, 1997 Rainbow Trout 18,000 2.2 in report
July 27, 1995 Rainbow Trout 15,124 1.9 in report
July 29, 1993 Rainbow Trout 18,071 2 in report
July 29, 1991 Rainbow Trout 15,000 2.2 in report
August 22, 1989 Rainbow Trout 15,000 1.9 in report
August 24, 1987 Rainbow Trout 20,000 2.2 in report
August 27, 1985 Rainbow Trout 36,000 2.1 in report
September 1, 1982 Rainbow Trout 29,925 2 in report
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Species stocked here

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.

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