North Twin Lake fishing

North Twin Lake fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Coho Salmon, Chinook Salmon, and Lake Trout on a natural lake. Also recorded: Slimy Sculpin. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 1966, most often in May and August. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and dawn for Lake Trout.

AI-generated illustration, not a photo of this lake
Last stocked
May 22, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
52
Since 1966
Species stocked
4 (+1 also recorded)
Average size
5.2 in
Elevation
1,692 ft

Fish at North Twin Lake

4 stocked · 1 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 41 plants · last May 22, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked May 22, 2026 · avg 5.4 in · 41 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Lake Trout Stocked · 9 plants · last September 4, 2024 Best: dawn

Last stocked September 4, 2024 · avg 4.3 in · 9 plants

Best: dawn

Lake Trout species guide
Coho Salmon Stocked · 1 plant · last August 15, 1978

Last stocked August 15, 1978 · avg 2.6 in · 1 plant

Coho Salmon species guide

How North Twin Lake is stocked

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

No plants recorded in 20 years between 1966 and 2026.

Fish stocked in 1966

5,000

Fish stocked in 1975

15,000

Fish stocked in 1978

6,000

Fish stocked in 1982

6,000

Fish stocked in 1983

4,000

Fish stocked in 1985

1,000

Fish stocked in 1986

4,000

Fish stocked in 1987

4,000

Fish stocked in 1988

4,000

Fish stocked in 1989

2,000

Fish stocked in 1991

6,000

Fish stocked in 1992

4,000

Fish stocked in 1993

4,063

Fish stocked in 1994

3,976

Fish stocked in 1995

4,000

Fish stocked in 1996

3,300

Fish stocked in 1997

2,000

Fish stocked in 1998

2,554

Fish stocked in 1999

2,000

Fish stocked in 2000

3,183

Fish stocked in 2001

2,000

Fish stocked in 2004

3,129

Fish stocked in 2006

2,000

Fish stocked in 2008

2,251

Fish stocked in 2009

600

Fish stocked in 2010

1,283

Fish stocked in 2012

603

Fish stocked in 2013

500

Fish stocked in 2014

500

Fish stocked in 2015

519

Fish stocked in 2016

504

Fish stocked in 2017

496

Fish stocked in 2018

485

Fish stocked in 2019

501

Fish stocked in 2020

999

Fish stocked in 2021

506

Fish stocked in 2022

1,028

Fish stocked in 2023

462

Fish stocked in 2024

701

Fish stocked in 2025

498

Fish stocked in 2026

519

Stocking history

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
May 22, 2026Rainbow Trout51910.3 inreport
May 12, 2025Rainbow Trout49810.2 inreport
September 4, 2024Lake Trout2014.8 inreport
May 23, 2024Rainbow Trout50010.6 inreport
May 30, 2023Rainbow Trout46210.3 inreport
September 12, 2022Lake Trout5084.8 inreport
June 3, 2022Rainbow Trout5209.9 inreport
June 4, 2021Rainbow Trout50610.3 inreport
September 29, 2020Lake Trout5005 inreport
May 22, 2020Rainbow Trout49910.4 inreport
June 3, 2019Rainbow Trout50110.6 inreport
June 4, 2018Rainbow Trout48510.4 inreport
May 16, 2017Rainbow Trout4969.7 inreport
May 4, 2016Rainbow Trout5048.8 inreport
May 21, 2015Rainbow Trout5199.7 inreport
May 29, 2014Rainbow Trout5008.5 inreport
June 26, 2013Rainbow Trout5008.7 inreport
June 20, 2012Rainbow Trout6036.8 inreport
June 7, 2010Rainbow Trout1,2833.2 inreport
March 11, 2009Lake Trout6002.2 inreport
August 14, 2008Rainbow Trout2,2512 inreport
August 30, 2006Rainbow Trout2,0001.9 inreport
August 17, 2004Rainbow Trout2,0292.1 inreport
July 19, 2004Rainbow Trout20010.8 inreport
June 22, 2004Rainbow Trout1009 inreport
June 4, 2004Rainbow Trout8008.7 inreport
August 8, 2001Rainbow Trout2,0001.8 inreport
September 22, 2000Lake Trout1,0026.1 inreport
August 1, 2000Rainbow Trout2,1811.8 inreport
August 9, 1999Rainbow Trout2,0002.2 inreport
October 8, 1998Lake Trout5545 inreport
August 19, 1998Rainbow Trout2,0002.3 inreport
August 20, 1997Rainbow Trout2,0002.4 inreport
September 9, 1996Lake Trout1,3004.2 inreport
August 7, 1996Rainbow Trout2,0002.3 inreport
July 18, 1995Rainbow Trout4,0001.8 inreport
July 27, 1994Rainbow Trout1,9762.4 inreport
May 18, 1994Lake Trout2,0003.4 inreport
July 20, 1993Rainbow Trout4,0632.2 inreport
July 16, 1992Rainbow Trout4,0002.1 inreport
July 31, 1991Rainbow Trout4,0002.1 inreport
May 29, 1991Lake Trout2,0002.8 inreport
August 8, 1989Rainbow Trout2,0001.8 inreport
August 17, 1988Rainbow Trout4,0001.8 inreport
August 25, 1987Rainbow Trout4,0002.2 inreport
August 21, 1986Rainbow Trout4,0002.1 inreport
June 18, 1985Chinook Salmon1,0004.8 inreport
September 14, 1983Rainbow Trout4,0002 inreport
September 16, 1982Rainbow Trout6,0002.6 inreport
August 15, 1978Coho Salmon6,0002.6 inreport
July 24, 1975Rainbow Trout15,0002.5 inreport
August 2, 1966Rainbow Trout5,0001.8 inreport

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Nearest town
Delta Junction, AK
Facilities
restrooms

On Army training land in the Donnelly Training Area, 13.5 km south of Delta Junction. From Richardson Highway mile 257.6 take Meadows Road; at mile 5.3 turn left on Twin Lakes Road for 1.3 miles. The 16-acre lake is north of the road, with an outhouse and parking. Check-in: usartrak.isportsman.net.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Alaska Department of Fish and Game before you go.

Nearest lakes

South Twin Lake 0.3 mi last stocked May 22, 2026 Rockhound Lake 0.3 mi last stocked August 22, 2012 No Mercy Lake 0.4 mi last stocked August 22, 2012 Doc Lake 0.4 mi last stocked June 17, 2026 Artillery Lake 0.7 mi last stocked August 22, 2012

Common questions

What fish are at North Twin Lake?

Fishing North Twin Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 41 of 52 plants on record, ahead of Lake Trout and 2 more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 22, 2026, averaging 5.4 in. Lake Trout was last stocked September 4, 2024, averaging 4.3 in. Chinook Salmon was last stocked June 18, 1985, averaging 4.8 in. Coho Salmon was last stocked August 15, 1978, averaging 2.6 in. Slimy Sculpin is recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is North Twin Lake stocked?

Last stocked May 22, 2026. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 1966, most often in May and August. No plants recorded in 20 years between 1966 and 2026.

How big are the fish stocked at North Twin Lake?

Stocked fish average 5.2 in. Rainbow Trout average 5.4 in. Lake Trout average 4.3 in. Chinook Salmon average 4.8 in. Coho Salmon average 2.6 in.

How do you get on North Twin Lake?

The nearest town is Delta Junction, AK. Facilities include restrooms. On Army training land in the Donnelly Training Area, 13.5 km south of Delta Junction. From Richardson Highway mile 257.6 take Meadows Road; at mile 5.3 turn left on Twin Lakes Road for 1.3 miles. The 16-acre lake is north of the road, with an outhouse and parking. Check-in: usartrak.isportsman.net.

Which lakes near North Twin Lake were stocked more recently?

Doc Lake (0.4 mi) was stocked more recently. Doc Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Coho Salmon, and Chinook Salmon.

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