Otter Lake fishing

Otter Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout and Chinook Salmon on the stocking report. It is stocked about 2.9 times a year since 1992, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

Otter Lake
Photo: Airman Christopher Morales, Public domain
Last stocked
May 26, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
103
Since 1992
Species recorded
2
Average size
8.8 in
Elevation
85 ft

Fish at Otter Lake

2 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 94 plants · last May 26, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked May 26, 2026 · avg 9 in · 94 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Chinook Salmon Stocked · 9 plants · last November 6, 1996

Last stocked November 6, 1996 · avg 7.7 in · 9 plants

Chinook Salmon species guide

How Otter Lake is stocked

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

No plants recorded in 12 years between 1992 and 2026.

Fish stocked in 1992

120,599

Fish stocked in 1993

88,576

Fish stocked in 1994

129,143

Fish stocked in 1995

79,776

Fish stocked in 1996

16,105

Fish stocked in 1999

60,822

Fish stocked in 2000

10,941

Fish stocked in 2001

10,159

Fish stocked in 2002

5,418

Fish stocked in 2003

7,342

Fish stocked in 2004

3,738

Fish stocked in 2005

3,618

Fish stocked in 2006

1,827

Fish stocked in 2016

1,782

Fish stocked in 2017

1,475

Fish stocked in 2019

2,346

Fish stocked in 2020

2,252

Fish stocked in 2021

2,974

Fish stocked in 2022

2,501

Fish stocked in 2023

2,451

Fish stocked in 2024

2,522

Fish stocked in 2025

2,347

Fish stocked in 2026

2,094

Stocking history

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
May 26, 2026Rainbow Trout2,09410.5 inreport
June 9, 2025Rainbow Trout1,29210.2 inreport
May 20, 2025Rainbow Trout1,05510.3 inreport
June 11, 2024Rainbow Trout1,5139.5 inreport
May 22, 2024Rainbow Trout1,0099.8 inreport
June 10, 2023Rainbow Trout1,4589.6 inreport
May 22, 2023Rainbow Trout9939.9 inreport
June 15, 2022Rainbow Trout1,4899.8 inreport
May 13, 2022Rainbow Trout1,01210 inreport
June 12, 2021Rainbow Trout1,5029.8 inreport
May 19, 2021Rainbow Trout1,47210.4 inreport
June 4, 2020Rainbow Trout1,4909.3 inreport
May 8, 2020Rainbow Trout76210.3 inreport
September 9, 2019Rainbow Trout1,59911 inreport
May 28, 2019Rainbow Trout74710.5 inreport
June 27, 2017Rainbow Trout7299.1 inreport
May 17, 2017Rainbow Trout7468.5 inreport
June 28, 2016Rainbow Trout1,00010.5 inreport
May 3, 2016Rainbow Trout7829.4 inreport
June 2, 2006Rainbow Trout1,32010.8 inreport
May 17, 2006Rainbow Trout50711.4 inreport
June 3, 2005Rainbow Trout5899.1 inreport
May 18, 2005Rainbow Trout3,0298.8 inreport
June 17, 2004Rainbow Trout1,0058.6 inreport
May 25, 2004Rainbow Trout1,6688.8 inreport
May 24, 2004Rainbow Trout1,0658.8 inreport
June 19, 2003Rainbow Trout1,0678.3 inreport
May 8, 2003Rainbow Trout6,2758.6 inreport
June 14, 2002Rainbow Trout1,1107.9 inreport
May 23, 2002Rainbow Trout4,3088.5 inreport
June 15, 2001Rainbow Trout2,6598.3 inreport
May 23, 2001Rainbow Trout1,0008.4 inreport
April 28, 2001Rainbow Trout5698.2 inreport
April 28, 2001Rainbow Trout2,9618.4 inreport
April 28, 2001Rainbow Trout2,9708.3 inreport
June 8, 2000Rainbow Trout1813 inreport
June 8, 2000Rainbow Trout1,0008 inreport
May 2, 2000Rainbow Trout9,9238.2 inreport
October 20, 1999Rainbow Trout3,8283.4 inreport
October 20, 1999Rainbow Trout26,7542.7 inreport
October 7, 1999Rainbow Trout7,7773.3 inreport
October 7, 1999Rainbow Trout11,5773.5 inreport
August 17, 1999Rainbow Trout5,9857.2 inreport
June 11, 1999Rainbow Trout2116.4 inreport
June 11, 1999Rainbow Trout1,9858.6 inreport
May 14, 1999Rainbow Trout2,8958.3 inreport
November 6, 1996Chinook Salmon1,6888.1 inreport
October 11, 1996Chinook Salmon5,0888.1 inreport
October 1, 1996Rainbow Trout27516.4 inreport
June 27, 1996Rainbow Trout2516.4 inreport
June 27, 1996Rainbow Trout4,0238.3 inreport
June 26, 1996Rainbow Trout2,4378.1 inreport
May 15, 1996Rainbow Trout2,5698.1 inreport
November 1, 1995Chinook Salmon7,5408 inreport
October 13, 1995Chinook Salmon9888.1 inreport
August 31, 1995Rainbow Trout7,9272.6 inreport
August 23, 1995Rainbow Trout40,6032.3 inreport
August 18, 1995Rainbow Trout5,3542.5 inreport
August 18, 1995Rainbow Trout5,3542.5 inreport
June 29, 1995Rainbow Trout25016.4 inreport
June 23, 1995Rainbow Trout20216.4 inreport
June 23, 1995Rainbow Trout4,1308.5 inreport
June 5, 1995Rainbow Trout5,0218.3 inreport
May 18, 1995Rainbow Trout2,4078.1 inreport
December 22, 1994Rainbow Trout14,6414.1 inreport
December 16, 1994Rainbow Trout15,6514.1 inreport
October 28, 1994Chinook Salmon1,6394.8 inreport
October 26, 1994Chinook Salmon1,9948 inreport
August 24, 1994Rainbow Trout17,7212.2 inreport
August 18, 1994Rainbow Trout3,2008.6 inreport
July 20, 1994Rainbow Trout52,6842.3 inreport
July 5, 1994Rainbow Trout25112.6 inreport
June 23, 1994Rainbow Trout52–report
June 23, 1994Rainbow Trout8198.2 inreport
June 23, 1994Rainbow Trout2,5008.2 inreport
June 23, 1994Rainbow Trout4,0528.2 inreport
May 25, 1994Rainbow Trout2,5298.1 inreport
May 18, 1994Rainbow Trout2,1676.2 inreport
April 11, 1994Rainbow Trout9,2436.3 inreport
December 9, 1993Rainbow Trout15,2884.5 inreport
December 2, 1993Chinook Salmon5,4007.6 inreport
November 23, 1993Rainbow Trout6,6843.8 inreport
November 17, 1993Rainbow Trout8,6233.5 inreport
November 15, 1993Rainbow Trout18,6373.7 inreport
November 9, 1993Rainbow Trout24,9773.5 inreport
August 6, 1993Rainbow Trout2117.7 inreport
August 6, 1993Rainbow Trout20015.3 inreport
August 6, 1993Rainbow Trout2,4318.6 inreport
July 23, 1993Rainbow Trout1,1598 inreport
June 28, 1993Rainbow Trout17615.3 inreport
May 26, 1993Rainbow Trout4,9808 inreport
November 11, 1992Rainbow Trout93,7234 inreport
October 27, 1992Rainbow Trout4018.5 inreport
October 22, 1992Chinook Salmon10,0088.2 inreport
October 12, 1992Chinook Salmon5,0988.2 inreport
July 17, 1992Rainbow Trout4018.5 inreport
July 17, 1992Rainbow Trout5019.6 inreport
July 17, 1992Rainbow Trout42015.7 inreport
July 17, 1992Rainbow Trout2,0008.7 inreport
July 8, 1992Rainbow Trout20015.7 inreport
June 30, 1992Rainbow Trout1,5888.3 inreport
June 16, 1992Rainbow Trout2,5618.2 inreport
May 12, 1992Rainbow Trout4,8718.1 inreport

Access and facts

Facilities
dock, camping

On Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, so base access rules apply. Otter Lake Road leads to the lake, lodge and boat dock. JBER lists 84 acres, max depth 23 ft. The Otter Lake outdoor rec area rents kayaks, canoes, rowboats, pedal boats and fishing rods, with RV and tent sites.

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

About Otter Lake

Photo of Otter Lake
Airman Christopher Morales, Public domain
Photo of Otter Lake
176th Wing Alaska Air National Guard, CC BY 2.0

Nearest lakes

Sixmile Lake 1.3 mi last stocked June 13, 2025 Spring Lake 2.8 mi last stocked May 16, 2025 Green Lake 3.4 mi last stocked May 28, 2026 Dishno Pond 4.7 mi last stocked July 6, 1999 Waldon Lake 5.4 mi last stocked May 26, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Otter Lake?

Fishing Otter Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 94 of 103 plants on record, ahead of Chinook Salmon. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 26, 2026, averaging 9 in. Chinook Salmon was last stocked November 6, 1996, averaging 7.7 in.

When is Otter Lake stocked?

Last stocked May 26, 2026. It is stocked about 2.9 times a year since 1992, most often in May and June. No plants recorded in 12 years between 1992 and 2026.

How big are the fish stocked at Otter Lake?

Stocked fish average 8.8 in. Rainbow Trout average 9 in. Chinook Salmon average 7.7 in.

How do you get on Otter Lake?

Facilities include dock and camping. On Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, so base access rules apply. Otter Lake Road leads to the lake, lodge and boat dock. JBER lists 84 acres, max depth 23 ft. The Otter Lake outdoor rec area rents kayaks, canoes, rowboats, pedal boats and fishing rods, with RV and tent sites.

Which lakes near Otter Lake were stocked more recently?

Green Lake (3.4 mi) was stocked more recently. Green Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Chinook Salmon.

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