Rainbow Trout Stocked · 36 plants · last June 8, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk North Friend Lake fishing
North Friend Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Coho Salmon. It is stocked about once a year since 1992, most often in June and August. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- June 8, 2026
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 36
- Since 1992
- Species stocked
- 1 (+1 also recorded)
- Average size
- 2.4 in
- Elevation
- 331 ft
Fish at North Friend Lake
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 36 plants · last June 8, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk 
Coho Salmon Confirmed present How North Friend Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 1997 and 1998.
Fish stocked in 1992
8,140
Fish stocked in 1993
8,140
Fish stocked in 1994
8,140
Fish stocked in 1995
8,140
Fish stocked in 1996
8,150
Fish stocked in 1999
8,100
Fish stocked in 2000
8,090
Fish stocked in 2001
8,100
Fish stocked in 2002
9,000
Fish stocked in 2003
4,055
Fish stocked in 2004
8,121
Fish stocked in 2005
6,075
Fish stocked in 2006
5,495
Fish stocked in 2007
8,100
Fish stocked in 2008
8,000
Fish stocked in 2009
8,100
Fish stocked in 2010
8,100
Fish stocked in 2011
7,867
Fish stocked in 2012
7,225
Fish stocked in 2013
8,200
Fish stocked in 2014
8,500
Fish stocked in 2015
9,514
Fish stocked in 2016
6,765
Fish stocked in 2017
7,134
Fish stocked in 2018
6,078
Fish stocked in 2019
5,485
Fish stocked in 2020
3,908
Fish stocked in 2021
3,992
Fish stocked in 2022
16,200
Fish stocked in 2023
4,620
Fish stocked in 2024
4,200
Fish stocked in 2025
4,198
Fish stocked in 2026
4,201
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 8, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 4,201 | 2.6 in | report |
| May 30, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 4,198 | 2.6 in | report |
| June 4, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 1,904 | 2.6 in | report |
| June 4, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 2,296 | 2.6 in | report |
| June 5, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 4,620 | 2.4 in | report |
| June 20, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 12,000 | 2.5 in | report |
| June 2, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 4,200 | 2.4 in | report |
| June 5, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 3,992 | 2.8 in | report |
| May 31, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 3,908 | 2.7 in | report |
| October 7, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 5,485 | 4.8 in | report |
| July 11, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 6,078 | 2.9 in | report |
| June 6, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 7,134 | 2.6 in | report |
| June 8, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 6,765 | 2.4 in | report |
| July 7, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 3.2 in | report |
| June 30, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 7,514 | 3 in | report |
| June 27, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 8,500 | 2.8 in | report |
| September 3, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 8,200 | 2.4 in | report |
| August 29, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 7,225 | 2.3 in | report |
| May 16, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 7,867 | 3.3 in | report |
| August 16, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 8,100 | 1.8 in | report |
| August 24, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 8,100 | 1.8 in | report |
| August 29, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 8,000 | 2 in | report |
| August 17, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 8,100 | 1.8 in | report |
| August 23, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 5,495 | 1.7 in | report |
| August 18, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 6,075 | 1.8 in | report |
| August 18, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 8,121 | 2.2 in | report |
| August 25, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 4,055 | 1.9 in | report |
| August 19, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 9,000 | 1.9 in | report |
| August 21, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 8,100 | 2.2 in | report |
| August 2, 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 8,090 | 1.8 in | report |
| August 10, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 8,100 | 2 in | report |
| July 23, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 8,150 | 2.1 in | report |
| July 27, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 8,140 | 2 in | report |
| July 26, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 8,140 | 2 in | report |
| July 26, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 8,140 | 1.8 in | report |
| July 14, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 8,140 | 2.1 in | report |
Access and facts
Signed as North Montana Lake. At Parks Highway mile 99.3, just north of the Talkeetna Spur Road junction, the 81-acre lake lies north of the highway; park in the pullout on the south side and cross with care. Most of the shoreline is private, so public access is limited to the highway right-of-way.
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Common questions
What fish are at North Friend Lake?
Fishing North Friend Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. All 36 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 8, 2026, averaging 2.4 in. Coho Salmon is recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is North Friend Lake stocked?
Last stocked June 8, 2026. It is stocked about once a year since 1992, most often in June and August. No plants recorded in 1997 and 1998.
How big are the fish stocked at North Friend Lake?
Rainbow Trout stocked at North Friend Lake average 2.4 in.
How do you get on North Friend Lake?
Signed as North Montana Lake. At Parks Highway mile 99.3, just north of the Talkeetna Spur Road junction, the 81-acre lake lies north of the highway; park in the pullout on the south side and cross with care. Most of the shoreline is private, so public access is limited to the highway right-of-way.
Which lakes near North Friend Lake were stocked more recently?
Tigger Lake (9.4 mi) and X Lake (10.6 mi) were stocked more recently. Tigger Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and X Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.