Paxson Lake fishing

Fishing at Paxson Lake is on a natural lake, stocked with Chinook Salmon and Lake Trout. It is stocked about 0.6 times a year since 1988, most often in June and July. Species guides list dawn as the active times.

Last stocked

July 1, 1992

Plants on record

Since 1988

Species recorded

Average size

2.3 in

Elevation

2,559 ft

Access and facts

Water type: natural lake
Boat ramp: Yes
ADA accessible: Yes
Fee required: Yes
Facilities: restrooms, camping

BLM-managed campground at milepost 175 of the Richardson Highway on Paxson Lake's shore. Paved boat launch with parking for up to 70 vehicles and trailers, a wide gentle-grade ramp, 50 campsites, vault toilets, and a hand-pump water source. $20/night camping fee.

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How Paxson Lake is stocked

No plants recorded in 1990 and 1991.

Dick Lake (3.9 mi), Meiers Lake (6.2 mi), Birch Lake (34.2 mi), Crosswind Lake (41.5 mi), and Rapids Lake (42.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Birch Lake is also stocked with Lake Trout and Rapids Lake is also stocked with Lake Trout.

Fish at Paxson Lake

Fishing Paxson Lake is most likely to be for Chinook Salmon. Chinook Salmon accounts for 2 of 3 plants on record, ahead of Lake Trout.

Chinook Salmon 2 plants

Plants: 2 of 3
Last stocked: July 1, 1992
Average length: 1.9 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Chinook Salmon guide.

Lake Trout 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 3
Last stocked: June 8, 1989
Average length: 3.2 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Lake Trout guide.

Fish stocked per year

1,3881988
20,0001989
34,8001992

Stocking history

All species Chinook Salmon Lake Trout

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
July 1, 1992	Chinook Salmon	34,800	2.2 in	report
June 8, 1989	Lake Trout	20,000	3.2 in	report
June 16, 1988	Chinook Salmon	1,388	1.6 in	report

Species stocked here

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.