Nickel Lake fishing

Fishing at Nickel Lake has Arctic Grayling, Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, and Arctic Char on the stocking report. 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

Plants on record

53

Since 1976

Species recorded

4

Average size

2.9 in

Elevation

1,976 ft

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How Nickel Lake is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the third week of July. In 2026 it was June 17, 2026, earlier than usual.

No plants recorded in 15 years between 1976 and 2026.

Fish at Nickel Lake

Fishing Nickel Lake is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 22 of 53 plants on record, ahead of Arctic Grayling and 2 more.

Rainbow Trout 22 plants
Plants
22 of 53
Last stocked
June 17, 2026
Average length
2.5 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Arctic Grayling 15 plants
Plants
15 of 53
Last stocked
August 28, 2014
Average length
2.6 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Arctic Grayling guide.

Arctic Char 10 plants
Plants
10 of 53
Last stocked
September 23, 2025
Average length
4.1 in
Lake Trout 6 plants
Plants
6 of 53
Last stocked
October 8, 1998
Average length
3.6 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Lake Trout guide.

Fish stocked per year

  • 25,0001976
  • 25,0001983
  • 25,0001985
  • 1,0001986
  • 1,0001987
  • 2,0001988
  • 1,0001989
  • 2,0001991
  • 1,0001992
  • 1,2501993
  • 1,0001994
  • 1,0001995
  • 8001996
  • 1,0001997
  • 2001998
  • 1,3611999
  • 5002003
  • 2,7002004
  • 1,0002005
  • 2,0002006
  • 1,8602008
  • 1,5362010
  • 6892012
  • 1002013
  • 1,0052014
  • 1002015
  • 5132016
  • 1002017
  • 5002018
  • 1012019
  • 1,1572020
  • 1002021
  • 5002022
  • 5292024
  • 1002025
  • 5002026

Stocking history

Showing 15 of 53 plants Showing 53 plants

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
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
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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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