Coho Salmon Stocked · 8 plants · last May 25, 1995 Last stocked May 25, 1995 · avg 4.9 in · 8 plants
Coho Salmon species guideNancy Lake fishing
Nancy Lake fishing: not stocked since May 25, 1995. It was stocked with Coho Salmon on a natural lake. Also recorded: Northern Pike. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- May 25, 1995
- · Coho Salmon
- Plants on record
- 8
- Since 1992
- Species stocked
- 1 (+1 also recorded)
- Average size
- 4.9 in
- Elevation
- 222 ft
Fish at Nancy Lake
Coho Salmon Stocked · 8 plants · last May 25, 1995 
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guideHow Nancy Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 1993.
Fish stocked in 1992
158,459
Fish stocked in 1994
126,694
Fish stocked in 1995
168,065
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 25, 1995 | Coho Salmon | 2,340 | 4.9 in | report |
| May 22, 1995 | Coho Salmon | 52,635 | 4.9 in | report |
| May 22, 1995 | Coho Salmon | 113,090 | 4.9 in | report |
| May 23, 1994 | Coho Salmon | 26,223 | 4.8 in | report |
| May 20, 1994 | Coho Salmon | 35,689 | 4.8 in | report |
| May 20, 1994 | Coho Salmon | 64,782 | 4.8 in | report |
| May 21, 1992 | Coho Salmon | 59,648 | 5.1 in | report |
| May 20, 1992 | Coho Salmon | 98,811 | 5.1 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Willow, AK
- Facilities
- camping, restrooms, dock
Road access is Nancy Lake State Recreation Site, Parks Highway mile 66.5 near Willow: boat launch with an accessible dock, vault toilet, 30 campsites, and picnic shelter; parking and launch fees. One of four recreation-area lakes open to motorboats. Four public-use cabins sit on the lake.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Alaska Department of Fish and Game before you go.
About Nancy Lake
The area is characterized by a wet environment, which meant it was "never heavily developed, making it ideal for a lake-based park." Most summer visitors use the canoe trails to explore backcountry lakes, and "most routes involve portages between lakes." Additionally, there are "13 public-use cabins, none of them accessible by road," so renters "must hike or paddle in." (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Nancy Lake?
Fishing Nancy Lake usually means Coho Salmon. All 8 plants on record are Coho Salmon. Coho Salmon was last stocked May 25, 1995, averaging 4.9 in. Northern Pike is recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Nancy Lake stocked?
Not stocked since May 25, 1995. No plants recorded in 1993.
How big are the fish stocked at Nancy Lake?
Coho Salmon stocked at Nancy Lake average 4.9 in.
How do you get on Nancy Lake?
The nearest town is Willow, AK. Facilities include camping, restrooms, and dock. Road access is Nancy Lake State Recreation Site, Parks Highway mile 66.5 near Willow: boat launch with an accessible dock, vault toilet, 30 campsites, and picnic shelter; parking and launch fees. One of four recreation-area lakes open to motorboats. Four public-use cabins sit on the lake.
Which lakes near Nancy Lake were stocked more recently?
Lynne Lake (2.3 mi), Honeybee Lake (2.6 mi), Tanaina Lake (3.2 mi), Rhein Lake (3.3 mi), and Crystal Lake (3.8 mi) were stocked more recently.