Monterey Lake fishing

Monterey Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout and Chinook Salmon on the stocking report. It is stocked about 0.5 times a year since 1953, most often in May and September. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked
May 19, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
40
Since 1953
Species recorded
2
Average size
8.9 in
Elevation
439 ft

Fish at Monterey Lake

2 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 31 plants · last May 19, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked May 19, 2026 · avg 9.3 in · 31 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Chinook Salmon Stocked · 9 plants · last August 18, 2009

Last stocked August 18, 2009 · avg 7.4 in · 9 plants

Chinook Salmon species guide

How Monterey Lake is stocked

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

No plants recorded in 46 years between 1953 and 2026.

Fish stocked in 1953

4,020

Fish stocked in 1998

500

Fish stocked in 1999

1,400

Fish stocked in 2000

1,501

Fish stocked in 2001

1,525

Fish stocked in 2002

748

Fish stocked in 2003

1,733

Fish stocked in 2004

1,434

Fish stocked in 2005

550

Fish stocked in 2007

1,565

Fish stocked in 2008

2,329

Fish stocked in 2009

2,300

Fish stocked in 2010

1,500

Fish stocked in 2012

2,395

Fish stocked in 2013

3,027

Fish stocked in 2014

1,793

Fish stocked in 2015

1,797

Fish stocked in 2016

1,000

Fish stocked in 2017

997

Fish stocked in 2018

1,008

Fish stocked in 2019

999

Fish stocked in 2020

1,033

Fish stocked in 2021

1,002

Fish stocked in 2022

1,013

Fish stocked in 2023

1,042

Fish stocked in 2024

1,035

Fish stocked in 2025

2,106

Fish stocked in 2026

1,079

Stocking history

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
May 19, 2026Rainbow Trout1,07910 inreport
May 21, 2025Rainbow Trout2,1069.4 inreport
May 24, 2024Rainbow Trout1,03510.3 inreport
May 19, 2023Rainbow Trout1,04210.3 inreport
May 23, 2022Rainbow Trout1,01310.3 inreport
May 13, 2021Rainbow Trout1,00210.4 inreport
May 12, 2020Rainbow Trout1,03310.1 inreport
May 22, 2019Rainbow Trout99910.2 inreport
May 21, 2018Rainbow Trout1,0089.9 inreport
May 24, 2017Rainbow Trout99710.2 inreport
May 11, 2016Rainbow Trout1,0008.5 inreport
May 18, 2015Rainbow Trout1,79710 inreport
May 21, 2014Rainbow Trout1,7938.3 inreport
June 14, 2013Rainbow Trout3,0279.2 inreport
June 28, 2012Rainbow Trout1,2027.1 inreport
June 5, 2012Rainbow Trout1,1938.2 inreport
May 20, 2010Rainbow Trout1,5004.9 inreport
August 18, 2009Chinook Salmon8005.3 inreport
May 28, 2009Rainbow Trout1,5005.4 inreport
September 10, 2008Chinook Salmon8006.6 inreport
May 22, 2008Rainbow Trout1,5296.4 inreport
September 11, 2007Chinook Salmon7806.9 inreport
May 24, 2007Rainbow Trout7855.6 inreport
September 22, 2005Chinook Salmon5508.4 inreport
September 22, 2004Chinook Salmon5008.1 inreport
May 21, 2004Rainbow Trout9349 inreport
September 16, 2003Chinook Salmon5427.5 inreport
May 29, 2003Rainbow Trout1,19110.3 inreport
May 23, 2002Rainbow Trout7299.6 inreport
May 23, 2002Rainbow Trout1918.5 inreport
September 26, 2001Chinook Salmon5007.4 inreport
June 5, 2001Rainbow Trout2512.3 inreport
June 5, 2001Rainbow Trout1,00010.1 inreport
September 28, 2000Chinook Salmon5007.9 inreport
June 6, 2000Rainbow Trout2813 inreport
June 6, 2000Rainbow Trout9739.7 inreport
July 8, 1999Rainbow Trout20011.9 inreport
May 26, 1999Rainbow Trout1,2008.7 inreport
May 5, 1998Chinook Salmon5008.6 inreport
September 2, 1953Rainbow Trout4,0201.9 inreport

Access and facts

Nearest town
Fairbanks, AK

About 7 acres on Fort Wainwright (Army land). From the main gate take Gaffney Rd 1.05 mi to the River Rd stoplight, turn right 1 mi to the end, then left on Alder Ave 1 mi east; the lake is behind the building at the end of Alder Ave. Parking, 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

Sirlin Drive Pond 1.7 mi last stocked June 12, 2026 Lundgren Pond 2.2 mi last stocked June 18, 2026 Ballaine Lake 6.8 mi last stocked June 4, 2026 Chena River 8.7 mi last stocked June 30, 1994 North Pole Pond 9.6 mi last stocked June 16, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Monterey Lake?

Fishing Monterey Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 31 of 40 plants on record, ahead of Chinook Salmon. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 19, 2026, averaging 9.3 in. Chinook Salmon was last stocked August 18, 2009, averaging 7.4 in.

When is Monterey Lake stocked?

Last stocked May 19, 2026. It is stocked about 0.5 times a year since 1953, most often in May and September. No plants recorded in 46 years between 1953 and 2026.

How big are the fish stocked at Monterey Lake?

Stocked fish average 8.9 in. Rainbow Trout average 9.3 in. Chinook Salmon average 7.4 in.

How do you get on Monterey Lake?

The nearest town is Fairbanks, AK. About 7 acres on Fort Wainwright (Army land). From the main gate take Gaffney Rd 1.05 mi to the River Rd stoplight, turn right 1 mi to the end, then left on Alder Ave 1 mi east; the lake is behind the building at the end of Alder Ave. Parking, no other facilities.

Which lakes near Monterey Lake were stocked more recently?

Sirlin Drive Pond (1.7 mi), Lundgren Pond (2.2 mi), Ballaine Lake (6.8 mi), and North Pole Pond (9.6 mi) were stocked more recently. Sirlin Drive Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Lundgren Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Ballaine Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and North Pole Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Chinook Salmon.

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