Rainbow Trout Stocked · 22 plants · last June 13, 2023 Best: dawn, dusk North Chena Pond fishing
North Chena Pond fishing: not stocked since June 13, 2023. It was stocked with Rainbow Trout, Arctic Char, Arctic Grayling, and Chinook Salmon. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- June 13, 2023
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 32
- Since 1998
- Species recorded
- 4
- Average size
- 9.9 in
- Elevation
- 489 ft
Fish at North Chena Pond
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 22 plants · last June 13, 2023 Best: dawn, dusk 
Arctic Grayling Stocked · 5 plants · last May 20, 2020 Last stocked May 20, 2020 · avg 8.5 in · 5 plants
Arctic Grayling species guide Arctic Char Stocked · 3 plants · last May 23, 2011
Last stocked May 23, 2011 · avg 20.2 in · 3 plants
Chinook Salmon Stocked · 2 plants · last October 1, 2021 Last stocked October 1, 2021 · avg 9.2 in · 2 plants
Chinook Salmon species guideHow North Chena Pond is stocked
No plants recorded in 1999, 2000, 2001, 2005, and 2006.
Fish stocked in 1998
500
Fish stocked in 2002
500
Fish stocked in 2003
516
Fish stocked in 2004
450
Fish stocked in 2007
429
Fish stocked in 2008
1,000
Fish stocked in 2009
500
Fish stocked in 2010
500
Fish stocked in 2011
60
Fish stocked in 2012
500
Fish stocked in 2013
650
Fish stocked in 2014
679
Fish stocked in 2015
706
Fish stocked in 2016
502
Fish stocked in 2017
502
Fish stocked in 2018
485
Fish stocked in 2019
700
Fish stocked in 2020
1,240
Fish stocked in 2021
901
Fish stocked in 2022
479
Fish stocked in 2023
502
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 13, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 502 | 10.6 in | report |
| June 6, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 479 | 10.1 in | report |
| October 1, 2021 | Chinook Salmon | 403 | 9.5 in | report |
| June 8, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 498 | 10.6 in | report |
| September 28, 2020 | Chinook Salmon | 416 | 8.8 in | report |
| May 20, 2020 | Arctic Grayling | 200 | 8 in | report |
| May 20, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 624 | 10.1 in | report |
| May 28, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 10.1 in | report |
| May 28, 2019 | Arctic Grayling | 200 | 8.3 in | report |
| May 31, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 485 | 10.2 in | report |
| May 30, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 502 | 10.4 in | report |
| May 17, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 502 | 9.1 in | report |
| May 22, 2015 | Arctic Grayling | 206 | 8.3 in | report |
| May 22, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 9.9 in | report |
| June 2, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 529 | 8.8 in | report |
| June 2, 2014 | Arctic Grayling | 150 | 8.4 in | report |
| August 27, 2013 | Arctic Grayling | 150 | 9.5 in | report |
| June 5, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 9.1 in | report |
| May 29, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 7.2 in | report |
| May 23, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 24 | 15.5 in | report |
| May 23, 2011 | Arctic Char | 26 | 16.6 in | report |
| May 23, 2011 | Arctic Char | 7 | 20.3 in | report |
| May 23, 2011 | Arctic Char | 3 | 23.7 in | report |
| May 17, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 5.6 in | report |
| May 26, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 5.4 in | report |
| May 22, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 6.1 in | report |
| May 21, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 7.3 in | report |
| June 7, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 429 | 6.2 in | report |
| June 22, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 450 | 9 in | report |
| June 26, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 516 | 9.5 in | report |
| June 19, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 9.1 in | report |
| June 10, 1998 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 7 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- North Pole, AK
A 5-acre pond inside Chena Lake Recreation Area, on the north side of the Moose Creek Flood Control Project dam. Reach it by crossing the Chena River, or when the Army Corps of Engineers gate is open, then walk a 1-mile trail. No facilities.
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Common questions
What fish are at North Chena Pond?
Fishing North Chena Pond usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 22 of 32 plants on record, ahead of Arctic Grayling and 2 more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 13, 2023, averaging 9 in. Arctic Grayling was last stocked May 20, 2020, averaging 8.5 in. Arctic Char was last stocked May 23, 2011, averaging 20.2 in. Chinook Salmon was last stocked October 1, 2021, averaging 9.2 in.
When is North Chena Pond stocked?
Not stocked since June 13, 2023. No plants recorded in 1999, 2000, 2001, 2005, and 2006.
How big are the fish stocked at North Chena Pond?
Stocked fish average 9.9 in. Rainbow Trout average 9 in. Arctic Grayling average 8.5 in. Arctic Char average 20.2 in. Chinook Salmon average 9.2 in.
How do you get on North Chena Pond?
The nearest town is North Pole, AK. A 5-acre pond inside Chena Lake Recreation Area, on the north side of the Moose Creek Flood Control Project dam. Reach it by crossing the Chena River, or when the Army Corps of Engineers gate is open, then walk a 1-mile trail. No facilities.
Which lakes near North Chena Pond were stocked more recently?
Chena Lake (3.2 mi), Horseshoe Lake (4.8 mi), and North Pole Pond (6.3 mi) were stocked more recently. Chena Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Arctic Grayling, Chinook Salmon, and Arctic Char, Horseshoe Lake is also stocked with Arctic Grayling and Rainbow Trout, and North Pole Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Arctic Grayling, Chinook Salmon, and Arctic Char.