Rainbow Trout Stocked · 20 plants · last June 10, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Peanut Lake fishing
Peanut Lake fishing has Coho Salmon and Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Slimy Sculpin and Arctic Grayling. It is stocked about 0.5 times a year since 1973, most often in June and August. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- June 10, 2026
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 28
- Since 1973
- Species stocked
- 2 (+2 also recorded)
- Average size
- 2.2 in
- Elevation
- 2,668 ft
Fish at Peanut Lake
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 20 plants · last June 10, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk 
Coho Salmon Stocked · 8 plants · last June 21, 1993 Last stocked June 21, 1993 · avg 2 in · 8 plants
Coho Salmon species guide Slimy Sculpin Confirmed present
Arctic Grayling Confirmed present How Peanut Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 28 years between 1973 and 2026.
Fish stocked in 1973
3,600
Fish stocked in 1976
3,600
Fish stocked in 1977
3,500
Fish stocked in 1979
3,000
Fish stocked in 1982
3,000
Fish stocked in 1985
3,000
Fish stocked in 1987
2,400
Fish stocked in 1989
2,398
Fish stocked in 1990
3,700
Fish stocked in 1991
6,261
Fish stocked in 1993
4,400
Fish stocked in 1995
2,429
Fish stocked in 1997
2,009
Fish stocked in 1999
2,400
Fish stocked in 2001
2,400
Fish stocked in 2004
2,439
Fish stocked in 2006
2,300
Fish stocked in 2010
600
Fish stocked in 2012
2,228
Fish stocked in 2014
1,500
Fish stocked in 2016
1,500
Fish stocked in 2018
1,500
Fish stocked in 2020
1,502
Fish stocked in 2022
1,502
Fish stocked in 2024
1,510
Fish stocked in 2026
1,502
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 10, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 1,502 | 2.3 in | report |
| June 11, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 1,510 | 2.2 in | report |
| June 16, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 1,502 | 2.4 in | report |
| June 9, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 1,502 | 2.5 in | report |
| June 12, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 2.5 in | report |
| May 31, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 2.4 in | report |
| June 12, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 2.7 in | report |
| June 26, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 2,228 | 3.6 in | report |
| August 17, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 1.8 in | report |
| September 1, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 2,300 | 1.9 in | report |
| August 9, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 2,439 | 2 in | report |
| August 22, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 2,400 | 2.2 in | report |
| August 5, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 2,400 | 2.1 in | report |
| August 12, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 2,009 | 2.3 in | report |
| August 2, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 2,429 | 2 in | report |
| July 23, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 2,400 | 1.8 in | report |
| June 21, 1993 | Coho Salmon | 2,000 | 1.6 in | report |
| July 17, 1991 | Coho Salmon | 3,861 | 1.8 in | report |
| July 15, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 2,400 | 2 in | report |
| July 30, 1990 | Coho Salmon | 3,700 | 2.9 in | report |
| July 14, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 2,398 | 1.9 in | report |
| August 6, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 2,400 | 2.2 in | report |
| September 4, 1985 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 2.5 in | report |
| June 25, 1982 | Coho Salmon | 3,000 | 2.2 in | report |
| June 15, 1979 | Coho Salmon | 3,000 | 2 in | report |
| June 7, 1977 | Coho Salmon | 3,500 | 1.6 in | report |
| June 18, 1976 | Coho Salmon | 3,600 | 1.9 in | report |
| July 16, 1973 | Coho Salmon | 3,600 | 2 in | report |
Access and facts
Walk-in lake off Lake Louise Road. From Mile 159.8 Glenn Hwy, go 6.5 miles north on Lake Louise Rd, turn west on the Mendeltna Creek Trail road for 2 miles, then take the trail on the south side 0.6 mile to the lake. ADF&G maps it at 4.3 ha, max depth 10 m (33 ft).
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Common questions
What fish are at Peanut Lake?
Fishing Peanut Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 20 of 28 plants on record, ahead of Coho Salmon. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 10, 2026, averaging 2.3 in. Coho Salmon was last stocked June 21, 1993, averaging 2 in. Slimy Sculpin and Arctic Grayling are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Peanut Lake stocked?
Last stocked June 10, 2026. It is stocked about 0.5 times a year since 1973, most often in June and August. No plants recorded in 28 years between 1973 and 2026.
How big are the fish stocked at Peanut Lake?
Stocked fish average 2.2 in. Rainbow Trout average 2.3 in. Coho Salmon average 2 in.
How do you get on Peanut Lake?
Walk-in lake off Lake Louise Road. From Mile 159.8 Glenn Hwy, go 6.5 miles north on Lake Louise Rd, turn west on the Mendeltna Creek Trail road for 2 miles, then take the trail on the south side 0.6 mile to the lake. ADF&G maps it at 4.3 ha, max depth 10 m (33 ft).
Which lakes near Peanut Lake were stocked more recently?
Old Road Lake (1.7 mi) was stocked more recently. Old Road Lake is also stocked with Coho Salmon and Rainbow Trout.