Rainbow Trout Stocked · 22 plants · last June 17, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Nickel Lake fishing
Nickel Lake fishing is stocked with Arctic Grayling, Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, and Arctic Char on a natural lake. It is stocked about once a year since 1976, most often in June and August. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and dawn for Lake Trout.
- Last stocked
- June 17, 2026
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 53
- Since 1976
- Species recorded
- 4
- Average size
- 2.9 in
- Elevation
- 1,976 ft
Fish at Nickel Lake
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 22 plants · last June 17, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk 
Arctic Grayling Stocked · 15 plants · last August 28, 2014 Last stocked August 28, 2014 · avg 2.6 in · 15 plants
Arctic Grayling species guide Arctic Char Stocked · 10 plants · last September 23, 2025
Last stocked September 23, 2025 · avg 4.1 in · 10 plants
Lake Trout Stocked · 6 plants · last October 8, 1998 Best: dawn How Nickel Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 15 years between 1976 and 2026.
Fish stocked in 1976
25,000
Fish stocked in 1983
25,000
Fish stocked in 1985
25,000
Fish stocked in 1986
1,000
Fish stocked in 1987
1,000
Fish stocked in 1988
2,000
Fish stocked in 1989
1,000
Fish stocked in 1991
2,000
Fish stocked in 1992
1,000
Fish stocked in 1993
1,250
Fish stocked in 1994
1,000
Fish stocked in 1995
1,000
Fish stocked in 1996
800
Fish stocked in 1997
1,000
Fish stocked in 1998
200
Fish stocked in 1999
1,361
Fish stocked in 2003
500
Fish stocked in 2004
2,700
Fish stocked in 2005
1,000
Fish stocked in 2006
2,000
Fish stocked in 2008
1,860
Fish stocked in 2010
1,536
Fish stocked in 2012
689
Fish stocked in 2013
100
Fish stocked in 2014
1,005
Fish stocked in 2015
100
Fish stocked in 2016
513
Fish stocked in 2017
100
Fish stocked in 2018
500
Fish stocked in 2019
101
Fish stocked in 2020
1,157
Fish stocked in 2021
100
Fish stocked in 2022
500
Fish stocked in 2024
529
Fish stocked in 2025
100
Fish stocked in 2026
500
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 2.3 in | report |
| September 23, 2025 | Arctic Char | 100 | 5.5 in | report |
| June 5, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 529 | 2.3 in | report |
| June 14, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 2.4 in | report |
| September 21, 2021 | Arctic Char | 100 | 4.9 in | report |
| June 2, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 1,157 | 2.3 in | report |
| September 4, 2019 | Arctic Char | 101 | 5.1 in | report |
| June 6, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 2.5 in | report |
| August 29, 2017 | Arctic Char | 100 | 4.3 in | report |
| May 23, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 513 | 2.2 in | report |
| September 2, 2015 | Arctic Char | 100 | 4.8 in | report |
| August 28, 2014 | Arctic Grayling | 500 | 2.8 in | report |
| May 29, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 505 | 2.5 in | report |
| August 26, 2013 | Arctic Char | 100 | 4.4 in | report |
| August 22, 2012 | Arctic Grayling | 320 | 2.4 in | report |
| June 26, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 369 | 3.6 in | report |
| August 23, 2010 | Arctic Char | 100 | 2.7 in | report |
| August 23, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 2 in | report |
| June 7, 2010 | Arctic Grayling | 436 | 5.1 in | report |
| August 14, 2008 | Arctic Char | 100 | 3.3 in | report |
| August 14, 2008 | Arctic Grayling | 1,000 | 2 in | report |
| August 14, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 760 | 1.6 in | report |
| September 5, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 1.9 in | report |
| August 30, 2006 | Arctic Char | 100 | 3.3 in | report |
| August 30, 2006 | Arctic Grayling | 900 | 2.3 in | report |
| August 16, 2005 | Arctic Grayling | 1,000 | 2.3 in | report |
| August 19, 2004 | Arctic Char | 100 | 2.6 in | report |
| August 2, 2004 | Arctic Grayling | 1,000 | 1.5 in | report |
| August 2, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 1.7 in | report |
| May 28, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 9.1 in | report |
| August 20, 2003 | Arctic Grayling | 500 | 1.9 in | report |
| August 9, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 1,111 | 2.2 in | report |
| June 7, 1999 | Arctic Grayling | 250 | 8.8 in | report |
| October 8, 1998 | Lake Trout | 200 | 5 in | report |
| August 21, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 2.5 in | report |
| September 24, 1996 | Arctic Grayling | 500 | 2.6 in | report |
| September 9, 1996 | Lake Trout | 300 | 4.2 in | report |
| July 18, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 1.8 in | report |
| August 31, 1994 | Arctic Grayling | 500 | 2.7 in | report |
| May 18, 1994 | Lake Trout | 500 | 3.4 in | report |
| July 20, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 1,250 | 2.2 in | report |
| September 21, 1992 | Arctic Grayling | 1,000 | 2.7 in | report |
| July 31, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 2.1 in | report |
| May 29, 1991 | Lake Trout | 1,000 | 2.7 in | report |
| August 8, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 1.8 in | report |
| June 5, 1989 | Lake Trout | 500 | 3.3 in | report |
| August 17, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 1.8 in | report |
| June 14, 1988 | Lake Trout | 1,000 | 2.8 in | report |
| August 25, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 2.2 in | report |
| August 21, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 2.1 in | report |
| June 25, 1985 | Arctic Grayling | 25,000 | 0.4 in | report |
| June 2, 1983 | Arctic Grayling | 25,000 | 0.4 in | report |
| June 28, 1976 | Arctic Grayling | 25,000 | 0.4 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Delta Junction, AK
On Army training land in the Donnelly Training Area south of Delta Junction. From Richardson Highway mile 257.6 take Meadows Road; at mile 7.5 turn left onto Windy Ridge Road and go 3.1 miles. The 7-acre lake is on the south side of the road. No facilities. Access check-in: usartrak.isportsman.net.
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 Nickel Lake?
Fishing Nickel Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 22 of 53 plants on record, ahead of Arctic Grayling and 2 more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 17, 2026, averaging 2.5 in. Arctic Grayling was last stocked August 28, 2014, averaging 2.6 in. Arctic Char was last stocked September 23, 2025, averaging 4.1 in. Lake Trout was last stocked October 8, 1998, averaging 3.6 in.
When is Nickel Lake stocked?
Last stocked June 17, 2026. It is stocked about once a year since 1976, most often in June and August. No plants recorded in 15 years between 1976 and 2026.
How big are the fish stocked at Nickel Lake?
Stocked fish average 2.9 in. Rainbow Trout average 2.5 in. Arctic Grayling average 2.6 in. Arctic Char average 4.1 in. Lake Trout average 3.6 in.
How do you get on Nickel Lake?
The nearest town is Delta Junction, AK. On Army training land in the Donnelly Training Area south of Delta Junction. From Richardson Highway mile 257.6 take Meadows Road; at mile 7.5 turn left onto Windy Ridge Road and go 3.1 miles. The 7-acre lake is on the south side of the road. No facilities. Access check-in: usartrak.isportsman.net.