Polaris Lake fishing

Polaris Lake fishing: not stocked since October 1, 2018. It was stocked with Rainbow Trout, Arctic Char, Chinook Salmon, Arctic Grayling, and Coho Salmon. Also recorded: Northern Pike. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike.

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Last stocked: October 1, 2018; Oct 01 · Chinook Salmon
Plants on record: 79; Since 1997
Species stocked: 5 (+1 also recorded)
Average size: 8 in
Elevation: 527 ft

Fish at Polaris Lake

5 stocked · 1 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 35 plants · last August 21, 2018 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked August 21, 2018 · avg 8.3 in · 35 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

Arctic Char Stocked · 22 plants · last May 21, 2018

Last stocked May 21, 2018 · avg 8.2 in · 22 plants

Chinook Salmon Stocked · 20 plants · last October 1, 2018

Last stocked October 1, 2018 · avg 7.7 in · 20 plants

Chinook Salmon species guide

Coho Salmon Stocked · 1 plant · last June 25, 2002

Last stocked June 25, 2002 · avg 2.8 in · 1 plant

Coho Salmon species guide

Arctic Grayling Stocked · 1 plant · last September 12, 2000

Last stocked September 12, 2000 · avg 2.6 in · 1 plant

Arctic Grayling species guide

Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Northern Pike species guide

How Polaris Lake is stocked

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

Manchu Lake (1.5 mi), Grayling Lake (2 mi), and Hidden Lake (2.1 mi) were stocked more recently. Manchu Lake is also stocked with Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Arctic Char, and Arctic Grayling, Grayling Lake is also stocked with Arctic Grayling, Rainbow Trout, Arctic Char, Chinook Salmon, and Coho Salmon, and Hidden Lake is also stocked with Arctic Grayling, Rainbow Trout, and Arctic Char.

Fish stocked in 1997

1,830

Fish stocked in 1998

4,710

Fish stocked in 1999

9,571

Fish stocked in 2000

20,683

Fish stocked in 2001

6,983

Fish stocked in 2002

8,923

Fish stocked in 2003

7,083

Fish stocked in 2004

4,170

Fish stocked in 2005

6,407

Fish stocked in 2006

2,805

Fish stocked in 2007

7,856

Fish stocked in 2008

10,155

Fish stocked in 2009

9,433

Fish stocked in 2010

5,859

Fish stocked in 2011

3,110

Fish stocked in 2012

12,380

Fish stocked in 2013

6,324

Fish stocked in 2014

18,965

Fish stocked in 2015

7,563

Fish stocked in 2016

8,185

Fish stocked in 2017

7,922

Fish stocked in 2018

7,218

Stocking history

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
October 1, 2018	Chinook Salmon	1,050	9 in	report
August 21, 2018	Rainbow Trout	1,402	11.1 in	report
May 21, 2018	Arctic Char	754	11.1 in	report
May 16, 2018	Rainbow Trout	4,012	9.8 in	report
September 18, 2017	Chinook Salmon	1,527	9.4 in	report
September 7, 2017	Arctic Char	1,004	4.9 in	report
August 22, 2017	Rainbow Trout	1,392	10.1 in	report
May 31, 2017	Rainbow Trout	2,244	10.5 in	report
May 24, 2017	Rainbow Trout	413	10.1 in	report
May 24, 2017	Rainbow Trout	164	10.6 in	report
May 24, 2017	Rainbow Trout	1,178	10.5 in	report
September 21, 2016	Chinook Salmon	1,659	9.7 in	report
May 16, 2016	Rainbow Trout	2,489	9.2 in	report
May 16, 2016	Rainbow Trout	2,510	9.3 in	report
May 10, 2016	Arctic Char	948	10 in	report
May 10, 2016	Arctic Char	579	9.6 in	report
September 23, 2015	Chinook Salmon	1,516	9.2 in	report
September 15, 2015	Arctic Char	2,000	5 in	report
May 15, 2015	Rainbow Trout	4,047	9.8 in	report
October 2, 2014	Chinook Salmon	1,041	8.9 in	report
June 24, 2014	Rainbow Trout	11,869	2.8 in	report
May 23, 2014	Arctic Char	651	10.2 in	report
May 20, 2014	Rainbow Trout	5,404	8.7 in	report
September 25, 2013	Chinook Salmon	754	8.7 in	report
June 24, 2013	Rainbow Trout	2,320	8.5 in	report
June 12, 2013	Arctic Char	503	11 in	report
June 11, 2013	Rainbow Trout	2,747	9.4 in	report
October 4, 2012	Rainbow Trout	3,394	3 in	report
September 26, 2012	Chinook Salmon	4,867	8.1 in	report
June 28, 2012	Rainbow Trout	1,488	7.1 in	report
June 14, 2012	Rainbow Trout	2,431	7.4 in	report
June 1, 2012	Arctic Char	200	11 in	report
June 1, 2011	Arctic Char	2,610	6.9 in	report
June 1, 2011	Chinook Salmon	500	2.3 in	report
May 13, 2010	Rainbow Trout	2,390	4.8 in	report
May 13, 2010	Arctic Char	3,469	6.8 in	report
August 18, 2009	Chinook Salmon	4,700	5.3 in	report
June 5, 2009	Arctic Char	2,500	6.6 in	report
May 26, 2009	Rainbow Trout	2,233	5.4 in	report
September 10, 2008	Chinook Salmon	4,500	6.6 in	report
September 3, 2008	Arctic Char	3,555	8.7 in	report
June 10, 2008	Rainbow Trout	1,000	6.4 in	report
May 16, 2008	Rainbow Trout	1,100	6.3 in	report
September 11, 2007	Chinook Salmon	4,506	6.9 in	report
June 7, 2007	Rainbow Trout	1,350	5.7 in	report
June 7, 2007	Arctic Char	2,000	7.8 in	report
May 25, 2006	Arctic Char	2,805	8.5 in	report
September 22, 2005	Chinook Salmon	2,875	8.4 in	report
May 12, 2005	Arctic Char	3,532	9.1 in	report
September 22, 2004	Chinook Salmon	2,470	8.1 in	report
June 14, 2004	Rainbow Trout	1,600	9.1 in	report
May 6, 2004	Rainbow Trout	100	9.9 in	report
September 16, 2003	Chinook Salmon	2,195	7.5 in	report
June 25, 2003	Rainbow Trout	502	9.3 in	report
June 25, 2003	Arctic Char	3,041	9.7 in	report
May 29, 2003	Arctic Char	400	11.4 in	report
May 15, 2003	Rainbow Trout	945	9.6 in	report
September 17, 2002	Chinook Salmon	2,696	7.1 in	report
June 25, 2002	Coho Salmon	4,761	2.8 in	report
June 19, 2002	Rainbow Trout	1,466	9.6 in	report
September 26, 2001	Chinook Salmon	2,983	7.2 in	report
June 26, 2001	Rainbow Trout	2,880	8.5 in	report
May 29, 2001	Rainbow Trout	1,120	8.8 in	report
September 28, 2000	Chinook Salmon	2,157	7.9 in	report
September 12, 2000	Arctic Grayling	10,000	2.6 in	report
June 29, 2000	Rainbow Trout	3,209	7.8 in	report
June 20, 2000	Rainbow Trout	4,785	9.1 in	report
June 20, 2000	Arctic Char	532	10.4 in	report
September 27, 1999	Chinook Salmon	2,587	7.4 in	report
September 27, 1999	Arctic Char	1,504	4.5 in	report
August 19, 1999	Arctic Char	1,500	3.7 in	report
July 8, 1999	Rainbow Trout	3,980	8.2 in	report
October 20, 1998	Chinook Salmon	2,696	7.3 in	report
June 8, 1998	Rainbow Trout	1,000	6.7 in	report
May 12, 1998	Arctic Char	500	9.1 in	report
May 5, 1998	Chinook Salmon	514	8.6 in	report
October 20, 1997	Arctic Char	1,057	4.2 in	report
July 10, 1997	Rainbow Trout	240	7.1 in	report
May 27, 1997	Rainbow Trout	533	8.7 in	report

Access and facts

On Eielson Air Force Base military land, also listed by ADF&G as Big Twin Lake. From the main gate take Central Ave, Manchu Trail, Arctic Ave, North St and Lakeview Dr to Glacier Road, 0.14 mile to the lake. Road and parking, no other facilities. ADF&G maps it at 19.3 ha, max depth 10.7 m.

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

Nearest lakes

Moose Lake 0.4 mi last stocked June 20, 2018 Bear Lake 1.5 mi last stocked June 13, 2018 Manchu Lake 1.5 mi last stocked May 20, 2026 Grayling Lake 2 mi last stocked May 18, 2026 Hidden Lake 2.1 mi last stocked May 20, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Polaris Lake?

Fishing Polaris Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 35 of 79 plants on record, ahead of Arctic Char and 3 more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked August 21, 2018, averaging 8.3 in. Arctic Char was last stocked May 21, 2018, averaging 8.2 in. Chinook Salmon was last stocked October 1, 2018, averaging 7.7 in. Coho Salmon was last stocked June 25, 2002, averaging 2.8 in. 1 more species is on the stocking report. Northern Pike is recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Polaris Lake stocked?

Not stocked since October 1, 2018.

How big are the fish stocked at Polaris Lake?

Stocked fish average 8 in. Rainbow Trout average 8.3 in. Arctic Char average 8.2 in. Chinook Salmon average 7.7 in. Coho Salmon average 2.8 in.

How do you get on Polaris Lake?

Which lakes near Polaris Lake were stocked more recently?

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