Chinook Salmon Stocked · 2 plants · last July 1, 1992 Last stocked July 1, 1992 · avg 1.9 in · 2 plants
Chinook Salmon species guidePaxson Lake fishing
Paxson Lake fishing: not stocked since July 1, 1992. It was stocked with Chinook Salmon and Lake Trout on a natural lake. Also recorded: Arctic Grayling, Burbot, Humpback Whitefish, Round Whitefish, and Sockeye Salmon. Species guides list dawn for Lake Trout and dusk and night for Burbot.
- Last stocked
- July 1, 1992
- · Chinook Salmon
- Plants on record
- 3
- Since 1988
- Species stocked
- 2 (+5 also recorded)
- Average size
- 2.3 in
- Elevation
- 2,559 ft
Fish at Paxson Lake
Chinook Salmon Stocked · 2 plants · last July 1, 1992 
Lake Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last June 8, 1989 Best: dawn 
Arctic Grayling Confirmed present 
Burbot Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Burbot species guide Humpback Whitefish Confirmed present
Round Whitefish Confirmed present
Sockeye Salmon Confirmed present
How Paxson Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 1990 and 1991.
Fish stocked in 1988
1,388
Fish stocked in 1989
20,000
Fish stocked in 1992
34,800
Stocking history
| 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 |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Facilities
- restrooms, camping
BLM campground at Mile 175 Richardson Hwy with a wide, gently graded paved launch, parking for about 70 vehicles, and a foot trail to shore and a boat mooring area from the first loop. Wheelchair users can fish from the launch area via a packed-gravel path. Camping fee.
Drafted by AI from the cited sources and checked before publishing.
Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Alaska Department of Fish and Game before you go.
About Paxson Lake
Nearest lakes
Common questions
What fish are at Paxson Lake?
Fishing Paxson Lake usually means Chinook Salmon: Chinook Salmon accounts for 2 of 3 plants on record, ahead of Lake Trout. Chinook Salmon was last stocked July 1, 1992, averaging 1.9 in. Lake Trout was last stocked June 8, 1989, averaging 3.2 in. Arctic Grayling, Burbot, Humpback Whitefish, and Round Whitefish, plus 1 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Paxson Lake stocked?
Not stocked since July 1, 1992. No plants recorded in 1990 and 1991.
How big are the fish stocked at Paxson Lake?
Stocked fish average 2.3 in. Chinook Salmon average 1.9 in. Lake Trout average 3.2 in.
How do you get on Paxson Lake?
Facilities include restrooms and camping. BLM campground at Mile 175 Richardson Hwy with a wide, gently graded paved launch, parking for about 70 vehicles, and a foot trail to shore and a boat mooring area from the first loop. Wheelchair users can fish from the launch area via a packed-gravel path. Camping fee.
Which lakes near Paxson Lake were stocked more recently?
Dick Lake (3.9 mi), Meiers Lake (6.2 mi), Lake Kathleen (34.6 mi), and Crosswind Lake (41.5 mi) were stocked more recently.