Rainbow Trout Stocked · 291 plants · last September 1, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Quartz Lake fishing
Quartz Lake fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Coho Salmon, Arctic Char, and Chinook Salmon on a natural lake. Also recorded: Arctic Grayling, Northern Pike, and Lake Chub. It is stocked about 7.9 times a year since 1971, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike.
- Last stocked
- September 1, 2026
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 444
- Since 1971
- Species stocked
- 4 (+3 also recorded)
- Average size
- 5.5 in
- Elevation
- 949 ft
Fish at Quartz Lake
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 291 plants · last September 1, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk 
Coho Salmon Stocked · 91 plants · last June 3, 2026 Last stocked June 3, 2026 · avg 2.8 in · 91 plants
Coho Salmon species guide
Chinook Salmon Stocked · 34 plants · last October 1, 2024 Last stocked October 1, 2024 · avg 9 in · 34 plants
Chinook Salmon species guide Arctic Char Stocked · 28 plants · last September 25, 2025
Last stocked September 25, 2025 · avg 4.4 in · 28 plants
Arctic Grayling Confirmed present 
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guide Lake Chub Confirmed present
Quartz Lake, located about 10 mi north of Delta Junction, Alaska, is a primary fishing attraction. It is stocked with rainbow trout, Arctic char, salmon, coho salmon, and Chinook Salmon. Each year more than 34,000 fish are harvested. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game stocks the lake annually with over 300,000 fingerling rainbow trout and coho salmon. Effective lures include spinners, woolly worms, damsels, shrimp, and eggs. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)(dnr.alaska.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Quartz Lake is stocked
Fish stocked in 1971
810,000
Fish stocked in 1972
306,800
Fish stocked in 1973
285,100
Fish stocked in 1974
184,300
Fish stocked in 1975
209,900
Fish stocked in 1976
155,300
Fish stocked in 1977
311,201
Fish stocked in 1978
55,206
Fish stocked in 1979
182,953
Fish stocked in 1980
87,559
Fish stocked in 1981
149,314
Fish stocked in 1982
226,600
Fish stocked in 1983
279,715
Fish stocked in 1984
429,285
Fish stocked in 1985
537,352
Fish stocked in 1986
458,000
Fish stocked in 1987
586,406
Fish stocked in 1988
348,094
Fish stocked in 1989
347,013
Fish stocked in 1990
387,389
Fish stocked in 1991
421,501
Fish stocked in 1992
456,576
Fish stocked in 1993
601,724
Fish stocked in 1994
501,510
Fish stocked in 1995
545,027
Fish stocked in 1996
536,498
Fish stocked in 1997
544,754
Fish stocked in 1998
394,398
Fish stocked in 1999
435,414
Fish stocked in 2000
462,030
Fish stocked in 2001
397,833
Fish stocked in 2002
352,022
Fish stocked in 2003
187,853
Fish stocked in 2004
340,835
Fish stocked in 2005
179,157
Fish stocked in 2006
169,206
Fish stocked in 2007
457,135
Fish stocked in 2008
115,260
Fish stocked in 2009
128,922
Fish stocked in 2010
62,754
Fish stocked in 2011
60,426
Fish stocked in 2012
89,236
Fish stocked in 2013
56,308
Fish stocked in 2014
79,164
Fish stocked in 2015
132,165
Fish stocked in 2016
62,168
Fish stocked in 2017
128,770
Fish stocked in 2018
91,129
Fish stocked in 2019
113,685
Fish stocked in 2020
107,407
Fish stocked in 2021
110,831
Fish stocked in 2022
82,420
Fish stocked in 2023
105,410
Fish stocked in 2024
81,780
Fish stocked in 2025
52,009
Fish stocked in 2026
109,635
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 12,562 | 3.4 in | report |
| June 18, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 3,258 | 10.6 in | report |
| June 5, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 2,567 | 10 in | report |
| June 3, 2026 | Coho Salmon | 33,591 | 2.8 in | report |
| June 3, 2026 | Coho Salmon | 37,151 | 2.8 in | report |
| June 3, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 1,237 | 10.1 in | report |
| June 1, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 1,905 | 10.1 in | report |
| June 1, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 3,696 | 10.1 in | report |
| May 27, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 3,776 | 10 in | report |
| May 18, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 3,840 | 10 in | report |
| May 15, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 1,964 | 10 in | report |
| May 14, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 4,088 | 10 in | report |
| September 25, 2025 | Arctic Char | 5,241 | 5.3 in | report |
| September 23, 2025 | Coho Salmon | 5,622 | 7.1 in | report |
| September 3, 2025 | Arctic Char | 4,083 | 4.1 in | report |
| June 18, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 4,333 | 9.6 in | report |
| June 6, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 3,049 | 9.4 in | report |
| May 30, 2025 | Coho Salmon | 10,257 | 4.6 in | report |
| May 23, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 4,847 | 9.2 in | report |
| May 21, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 4,763 | 9.4 in | report |
| May 15, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 3,773 | 10.1 in | report |
| May 13, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 3,546 | 10.3 in | report |
| May 12, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 2,495 | 10.2 in | report |
| October 1, 2024 | Chinook Salmon | 3,134 | 9.3 in | report |
| September 25, 2024 | Chinook Salmon | 1,575 | 9.1 in | report |
| September 23, 2024 | Chinook Salmon | 3,833 | 9.4 in | report |
| June 11, 2024 | Arctic Char | 1,096 | 10.7 in | report |
| June 10, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 3,280 | 10.6 in | report |
| June 3, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 3,392 | 10.4 in | report |
| May 31, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 3,229 | 10.7 in | report |
| May 30, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 3,264 | 10.6 in | report |
| May 29, 2024 | Coho Salmon | 15,222 | 2.7 in | report |
| May 29, 2024 | Coho Salmon | 32,777 | 2.7 in | report |
| May 28, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 1,162 | 10.7 in | report |
| May 28, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 469 | 10.5 in | report |
| May 21, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 3,307 | 10.5 in | report |
| May 20, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 2,125 | 9.7 in | report |
| May 20, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 3,915 | 9.7 in | report |
| September 21, 2023 | Arctic Char | 8,499 | 4.7 in | report |
| September 20, 2023 | Chinook Salmon | 2,434 | 9.7 in | report |
| September 19, 2023 | Chinook Salmon | 4,314 | 9.6 in | report |
| June 14, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 2,227 | 10.7 in | report |
| June 9, 2023 | Coho Salmon | 36,837 | 2.8 in | report |
| June 9, 2023 | Coho Salmon | 33,183 | 2.9 in | report |
| June 6, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 1,538 | 9.6 in | report |
| June 6, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 3,076 | 9.6 in | report |
| June 2, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 3,798 | 10.2 in | report |
| May 31, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 3,128 | 10.7 in | report |
| May 30, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 3,094 | 10.7 in | report |
| May 22, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 3,282 | 10.5 in | report |
| September 14, 2022 | Chinook Salmon | 2,552 | 9.1 in | report |
| September 12, 2022 | Chinook Salmon | 4,466 | 9.5 in | report |
| June 10, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 1,172 | 10.4 in | report |
| June 9, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 3,599 | 10.2 in | report |
| June 6, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 3,651 | 10.2 in | report |
| June 3, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 3,993 | 9.9 in | report |
| June 2, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 3,768 | 10.1 in | report |
| June 2, 2022 | Coho Salmon | 55,019 | 2.8 in | report |
| June 1, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 4,200 | 9.8 in | report |
| September 23, 2021 | Chinook Salmon | 1,096 | 9.6 in | report |
| September 22, 2021 | Chinook Salmon | 4,232 | 9.6 in | report |
| September 21, 2021 | Chinook Salmon | 2,687 | 9.7 in | report |
| September 21, 2021 | Arctic Char | 9,501 | 4.9 in | report |
| June 10, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 3,829 | 10.5 in | report |
| June 9, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 1,115 | 10.5 in | report |
| June 9, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 3,133 | 10.5 in | report |
| June 2, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 3,448 | 10.4 in | report |
| June 1, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 1,252 | 10.2 in | report |
| June 1, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 2,250 | 10.4 in | report |
| May 27, 2021 | Coho Salmon | 30,481 | 2.8 in | report |
| May 27, 2021 | Coho Salmon | 12,611 | 2.7 in | report |
| May 27, 2021 | Coho Salmon | 27,580 | 2.8 in | report |
| May 27, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 3,915 | 10.2 in | report |
| May 17, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 3,701 | 10.3 in | report |
| September 30, 2020 | Chinook Salmon | 4,583 | 9.2 in | report |
| September 23, 2020 | Chinook Salmon | 4,353 | 9.4 in | report |
| June 8, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 2,022 | 10.1 in | report |
| June 8, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 9,311 | 2.4 in | report |
| June 5, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 3,445 | 10.3 in | report |
| June 1, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 3,673 | 10.1 in | report |
| May 29, 2020 | Coho Salmon | 36,945 | 2.7 in | report |
| May 29, 2020 | Coho Salmon | 28,395 | 2.7 in | report |
| May 28, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 3,762 | 10.3 in | report |
| May 18, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 3,539 | 10.2 in | report |
| May 14, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 3,613 | 10.2 in | report |
| May 12, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 3,766 | 10.2 in | report |
| October 3, 2019 | Chinook Salmon | 1,543 | 9.3 in | report |
| September 26, 2019 | Chinook Salmon | 4,571 | 9.4 in | report |
| September 24, 2019 | Chinook Salmon | 3,545 | 9.9 in | report |
| September 5, 2019 | Arctic Char | 11,345 | 5 in | report |
| June 4, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 1,005 | 10.3 in | report |
| May 29, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 3,546 | 10.1 in | report |
| May 24, 2019 | Coho Salmon | 36,354 | 2.6 in | report |
| May 24, 2019 | Coho Salmon | 29,576 | 2.5 in | report |
| May 23, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 4,159 | 9.8 in | report |
| May 23, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 3,522 | 10.2 in | report |
| May 23, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 3,613 | 9.9 in | report |
| May 21, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 4,010 | 9.9 in | report |
| May 14, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 2,026 | 10 in | report |
| May 14, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 1,601 | 10.2 in | report |
| May 13, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 3,269 | 10.6 in | report |
| October 2, 2018 | Chinook Salmon | 2,415 | 9 in | report |
| October 2, 2018 | Chinook Salmon | 4,476 | 9 in | report |
| June 25, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 294 | 10.2 in | report |
| June 25, 2018 | Coho Salmon | 8,792 | 3 in | report |
| June 6, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 649 | 10.2 in | report |
| June 5, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 2,930 | 10.3 in | report |
| June 4, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 3,290 | 10.4 in | report |
| June 1, 2018 | Coho Salmon | 40,665 | 2.7 in | report |
| June 1, 2018 | Coho Salmon | 14,480 | 2.7 in | report |
| June 1, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 3,392 | 10.1 in | report |
| May 31, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 2,413 | 10 in | report |
| May 23, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 3,458 | 10.2 in | report |
| May 21, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 3,875 | 10.1 in | report |
| September 26, 2017 | Chinook Salmon | 1,000 | 8.6 in | report |
| September 25, 2017 | Chinook Salmon | 4,602 | 9.1 in | report |
| September 20, 2017 | Chinook Salmon | 4,107 | 8.9 in | report |
| September 7, 2017 | Arctic Char | 10,514 | 4.9 in | report |
| June 13, 2017 | Coho Salmon | 12,426 | 2.7 in | report |
| June 13, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 1,010 | 10.2 in | report |
| June 6, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 3,945 | 10.3 in | report |
| June 1, 2017 | Coho Salmon | 52,254 | 2.6 in | report |
| June 1, 2017 | Coho Salmon | 23,745 | 2.6 in | report |
| May 31, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 3,704 | 10.1 in | report |
| May 30, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 3,912 | 10 in | report |
| May 26, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 1,806 | 10.3 in | report |
| May 25, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 624 | 10 in | report |
| May 15, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 2,020 | 9.7 in | report |
| May 10, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 596 | 9.8 in | report |
| May 9, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 1,894 | 10 in | report |
| May 8, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 611 | 10.1 in | report |
| September 28, 2016 | Chinook Salmon | 634 | 9.3 in | report |
| September 26, 2016 | Chinook Salmon | 1,277 | 8.9 in | report |
| September 21, 2016 | Chinook Salmon | 4,062 | 9.7 in | report |
| September 19, 2016 | Chinook Salmon | 3,465 | 10 in | report |
| May 25, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 438 | 9 in | report |
| May 24, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 4,830 | 9 in | report |
| May 23, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 762 | 9.1 in | report |
| May 23, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 9.3 in | report |
| May 19, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 2,290 | 9.1 in | report |
| May 17, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 2,378 | 9.3 in | report |
| May 12, 2016 | Coho Salmon | 34,819 | 2.7 in | report |
| May 9, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 907 | 8.7 in | report |
| May 3, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 4,806 | 8.9 in | report |
| September 23, 2015 | Chinook Salmon | 3,828 | 9.2 in | report |
| September 22, 2015 | Chinook Salmon | 4,153 | 8.9 in | report |
| September 15, 2015 | Arctic Char | 2,005 | 5 in | report |
| September 3, 2015 | Arctic Char | 7,576 | 4.6 in | report |
| August 28, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 2,531 | 10.3 in | report |
| August 27, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 3,118 | 10.1 in | report |
| August 26, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 1,497 | 9.9 in | report |
| August 26, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 3,224 | 9.9 in | report |
| June 3, 2015 | Coho Salmon | 53,171 | 2.8 in | report |
| May 29, 2015 | Coho Salmon | 45,554 | 2.9 in | report |
| May 12, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 1,896 | 9.9 in | report |
| May 11, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 3,612 | 10 in | report |
| October 1, 2014 | Chinook Salmon | 1,807 | 9 in | report |
| October 1, 2014 | Chinook Salmon | 3,254 | 9 in | report |
| September 23, 2014 | Chinook Salmon | 1,631 | 9.3 in | report |
| September 2, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 1,029 | 9.9 in | report |
| August 26, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 4,604 | 9.4 in | report |
| August 25, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 4,212 | 9.3 in | report |
| June 16, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 2,007 | 8.8 in | report |
| June 11, 2014 | Coho Salmon | 29,193 | 3 in | report |
| June 11, 2014 | Coho Salmon | 18,311 | 2.8 in | report |
| May 27, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 4,983 | 8.9 in | report |
| May 20, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 2,403 | 8.7 in | report |
| May 12, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 5,730 | 8.9 in | report |
| September 25, 2013 | Chinook Salmon | 3,069 | 8.7 in | report |
| September 12, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 3,113 | 9.1 in | report |
| August 29, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 4,070 | 8.6 in | report |
| August 27, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 3,837 | 8.8 in | report |
| August 26, 2013 | Arctic Char | 6,800 | 4.4 in | report |
| June 21, 2013 | Coho Salmon | 22,030 | 2.9 in | report |
| June 18, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 2,078 | 8.7 in | report |
| June 13, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 325 | 13.7 in | report |
| June 11, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 4,487 | 9.4 in | report |
| June 10, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 1,526 | 9.1 in | report |
| June 4, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 4,973 | 9.1 in | report |
| September 4, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 19,600 | 2.5 in | report |
| June 26, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 1,597 | 3.6 in | report |
| June 19, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 15,449 | 7.3 in | report |
| June 15, 2012 | Coho Salmon | 43,690 | 3.1 in | report |
| June 13, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 8,900 | 7.2 in | report |
| August 23, 2011 | Coho Salmon | 2,000 | 2.6 in | report |
| August 23, 2011 | Arctic Char | 4,845 | 3.8 in | report |
| June 14, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 33,444 | 3.2 in | report |
| June 3, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 20,137 | 3.3 in | report |
| August 10, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 3,360 | 1.8 in | report |
| June 18, 2010 | Coho Salmon | 29,500 | 1.9 in | report |
| May 17, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 9,674 | 5.6 in | report |
| May 17, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 20,220 | 4.9 in | report |
| September 3, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 6,000 | 2.1 in | report |
| August 14, 2009 | Arctic Char | 9,006 | 2.7 in | report |
| May 28, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 27,355 | 5.4 in | report |
| May 28, 2009 | Coho Salmon | 77,000 | 1.9 in | report |
| March 11, 2009 | Chinook Salmon | 9,561 | 3.9 in | report |
| August 6, 2008 | Coho Salmon | 14,800 | 2.5 in | report |
| June 27, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 41,075 | 5 in | report |
| May 28, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 16,437 | 6.4 in | report |
| May 28, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 8,862 | 6.3 in | report |
| April 3, 2008 | Coho Salmon | 22,751 | 2.6 in | report |
| February 14, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 5,680 | 4.7 in | report |
| February 13, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 5,655 | 4.7 in | report |
| September 13, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 30,968 | 2.2 in | report |
| September 13, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 120,170 | 2 in | report |
| September 13, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 142,349 | 2 in | report |
| August 23, 2007 | Arctic Char | 9,586 | 2.8 in | report |
| June 19, 2007 | Coho Salmon | 53,161 | 2.3 in | report |
| June 18, 2007 | Coho Salmon | 35,555 | 2 in | report |
| June 12, 2007 | Arctic Char | 2,925 | 7.6 in | report |
| May 30, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 15,750 | 5.5 in | report |
| May 24, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 9,370 | 6 in | report |
| April 25, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 12,670 | 6.2 in | report |
| April 3, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 3,422 | 4.8 in | report |
| April 2, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 1,202 | 6.2 in | report |
| April 2, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 2,857 | 4.8 in | report |
| March 30, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 4,147 | 4.8 in | report |
| March 29, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 4,099 | 4.8 in | report |
| March 28, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 4,145 | 4.8 in | report |
| March 23, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 1,420 | 6.2 in | report |
| March 23, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 3,339 | 4.8 in | report |
| July 6, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 39,504 | 3.8 in | report |
| June 14, 2006 | Coho Salmon | 84,168 | 1.7 in | report |
| June 6, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 8,742 | 9.8 in | report |
| April 21, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 15,122 | 3.5 in | report |
| April 21, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 21,670 | 3.3 in | report |
| September 21, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 3,691 | 2.3 in | report |
| September 21, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 8,245 | 2.5 in | report |
| September 13, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 19,133 | 2.3 in | report |
| August 24, 2005 | Arctic Char | 9,536 | 3.6 in | report |
| August 16, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 15,823 | 1.8 in | report |
| August 16, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 26,962 | 1.8 in | report |
| August 16, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 41,724 | 1.9 in | report |
| June 8, 2005 | Coho Salmon | 29,615 | 1.8 in | report |
| May 27, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 8.6 in | report |
| May 27, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 13,889 | 8.6 in | report |
| February 11, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 3,693 | 3.5 in | report |
| January 25, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 3,846 | 3.5 in | report |
| November 3, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 318 | 7.9 in | report |
| November 3, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 11,000 | 2.6 in | report |
| September 30, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 27,166 | 2.6 in | report |
| September 30, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 438 | 0 in | report |
| September 22, 2004 | Chinook Salmon | 5,000 | 8.1 in | report |
| August 26, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 75,196 | 2.2 in | report |
| August 26, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 49,397 | 2.3 in | report |
| August 19, 2004 | Arctic Char | 9,504 | 2.6 in | report |
| August 17, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 60,071 | 2 in | report |
| July 19, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 51,746 | 1.9 in | report |
| June 22, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 9 in | report |
| June 4, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 9,519 | 8.7 in | report |
| May 28, 2004 | Coho Salmon | 2,782 | 2.2 in | report |
| May 14, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 6,291 | 8.9 in | report |
| May 14, 2004 | Coho Salmon | 30,407 | 2.3 in | report |
| September 23, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 821 | 2.1 in | report |
| September 23, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 13,516 | 2.3 in | report |
| September 23, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 14,387 | 3.1 in | report |
| August 20, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 76,712 | 2.1 in | report |
| July 9, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 2,952 | 8.3 in | report |
| July 9, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 2,755 | 9.6 in | report |
| June 25, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 1,590 | 8.3 in | report |
| June 3, 2003 | Coho Salmon | 61,826 | 2.6 in | report |
| May 27, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 13,294 | 8 in | report |
| September 4, 2002 | Arctic Char | 6,285 | 3.6 in | report |
| August 14, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 85,726 | 1.9 in | report |
| August 14, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 167,767 | 2 in | report |
| August 14, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 75,674 | 1.9 in | report |
| June 27, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 7,005 | 9.7 in | report |
| June 13, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 2,883 | 7.8 in | report |
| June 3, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 6,682 | 8 in | report |
| August 31, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 13,108 | 2.5 in | report |
| August 31, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 27,775 | 2.5 in | report |
| August 31, 2001 | Arctic Char | 9,065 | 4.2 in | report |
| August 8, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 46,772 | 1.9 in | report |
| August 8, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 78,705 | 1.8 in | report |
| August 8, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 146,884 | 1.8 in | report |
| July 5, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 2,705 | 8.5 in | report |
| July 5, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 6,982 | 8.5 in | report |
| June 28, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 2,745 | 8.5 in | report |
| June 11, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 85 | 12.3 in | report |
| June 11, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 8.8 in | report |
| June 11, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 2,507 | 8.6 in | report |
| June 11, 2001 | Coho Salmon | 58,000 | 2.6 in | report |
| September 22, 2000 | Chinook Salmon | 10,000 | 7.6 in | report |
| August 3, 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 66,369 | 1.8 in | report |
| August 3, 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 286,362 | 2.1 in | report |
| August 3, 2000 | Coho Salmon | 14,978 | 3.7 in | report |
| June 12, 2000 | Coho Salmon | 84,321 | 2.9 in | report |
| October 11, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 50,172 | 3.1 in | report |
| August 25, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 647 | 6.3 in | report |
| August 25, 1999 | Arctic Char | 11,047 | 3.9 in | report |
| July 27, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 294,593 | 2.1 in | report |
| July 26, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 228 | 2.1 in | report |
| June 3, 1999 | Coho Salmon | 78,727 | 2.9 in | report |
| October 7, 1998 | Rainbow Trout | 12,276 | 2.5 in | report |
| October 7, 1998 | Coho Salmon | 24,689 | 3.5 in | report |
| October 7, 1998 | Coho Salmon | 41,209 | 3.4 in | report |
| September 22, 1998 | Rainbow Trout | 40,518 | 2.6 in | report |
| September 10, 1998 | Rainbow Trout | 34,535 | 2.2 in | report |
| September 10, 1998 | Rainbow Trout | 47,346 | 2.3 in | report |
| August 10, 1998 | Rainbow Trout | 193,825 | 2 in | report |
| August 14, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 206,516 | 2.2 in | report |
| August 11, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 49,806 | 2.1 in | report |
| August 11, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 49,935 | 1.8 in | report |
| August 11, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 110,931 | 2.2 in | report |
| June 17, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 2,184 | 6.7 in | report |
| June 6, 1997 | Arctic Char | 30,000 | 1.7 in | report |
| June 5, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 15,382 | 6.7 in | report |
| May 31, 1997 | Coho Salmon | 40,000 | 2.8 in | report |
| May 30, 1997 | Coho Salmon | 40,000 | 2.8 in | report |
| October 2, 1996 | Arctic Char | 5,338 | 4.4 in | report |
| September 26, 1996 | Arctic Char | 20,000 | 4.4 in | report |
| September 4, 1996 | Arctic Char | 30,000 | 3.9 in | report |
| August 7, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 592 | 2.3 in | report |
| August 7, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 20,000 | 2.3 in | report |
| August 7, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 20,706 | 2.3 in | report |
| August 7, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 30,208 | 2.3 in | report |
| August 7, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 106,492 | 2.3 in | report |
| August 5, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 109,181 | 2.3 in | report |
| August 5, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 113,981 | 2.2 in | report |
| May 29, 1996 | Coho Salmon | 80,000 | 3 in | report |
| July 20, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 97,425 | 1.8 in | report |
| July 20, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 101,671 | 1.8 in | report |
| July 17, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 78,261 | 1.8 in | report |
| July 17, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 122,264 | 1.8 in | report |
| June 19, 1995 | Coho Salmon | 6,800 | 2 in | report |
| June 14, 1995 | Arctic Char | 28,904 | 3.8 in | report |
| May 24, 1995 | Coho Salmon | 80,000 | 3 in | report |
| May 23, 1995 | Coho Salmon | 11,337 | 5.1 in | report |
| May 22, 1995 | Coho Salmon | 18,365 | 5.1 in | report |
| July 13, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 201,000 | 1.9 in | report |
| July 13, 1994 | Coho Salmon | 9,800 | 3.1 in | report |
| July 11, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 179,406 | 1.9 in | report |
| June 28, 1994 | Arctic Char | 10,000 | 3.6 in | report |
| June 21, 1994 | Arctic Char | 20,000 | 3.9 in | report |
| May 23, 1994 | Coho Salmon | 81,304 | 2.9 in | report |
| October 6, 1993 | Chinook Salmon | 12,568 | 7.2 in | report |
| July 27, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 217,043 | 1.9 in | report |
| July 22, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 203,858 | 2 in | report |
| June 24, 1993 | Coho Salmon | 160,600 | 1.6 in | report |
| June 14, 1993 | Coho Salmon | 7,655 | 3.9 in | report |
| July 22, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 75,046 | 1.9 in | report |
| July 16, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 325,563 | 2.1 in | report |
| June 19, 1992 | Arctic Char | 30,000 | 3.8 in | report |
| June 10, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 25,967 | 5.5 in | report |
| July 31, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 152,000 | 2.2 in | report |
| July 16, 1991 | Arctic Char | 75,000 | 3.9 in | report |
| July 11, 1991 | Coho Salmon | 45,960 | 1.8 in | report |
| July 8, 1991 | Coho Salmon | 105,825 | 1.8 in | report |
| June 17, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 17,711 | 5.2 in | report |
| May 17, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 25,005 | 4.8 in | report |
| September 12, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 52,914 | 2.4 in | report |
| July 19, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 150,632 | 1.9 in | report |
| July 17, 1990 | Coho Salmon | 98,000 | 2.5 in | report |
| July 16, 1990 | Coho Salmon | 52,000 | 2.5 in | report |
| June 7, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 33,843 | 5 in | report |
| August 7, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 150,000 | 1.9 in | report |
| June 2, 1989 | Coho Salmon | 38,175 | 2.8 in | report |
| June 2, 1989 | Coho Salmon | 53,176 | 2.8 in | report |
| May 31, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 4,028 | 5.2 in | report |
| May 31, 1989 | Coho Salmon | 58,659 | 2.8 in | report |
| May 30, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 9,705 | 5.2 in | report |
| May 30, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 10,304 | 5.2 in | report |
| April 25, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 1,344 | 5.8 in | report |
| April 25, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 13,316 | 4.5 in | report |
| April 24, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 8,306 | 5.8 in | report |
| August 12, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 150,000 | 1.8 in | report |
| June 2, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 11,517 | 5.3 in | report |
| June 1, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 12,354 | 5.3 in | report |
| May 27, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 11,279 | 5.2 in | report |
| May 27, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 12,944 | 5 in | report |
| May 26, 1988 | Coho Salmon | 23,255 | 2.7 in | report |
| May 26, 1988 | Coho Salmon | 61,148 | 2.7 in | report |
| May 25, 1988 | Coho Salmon | 65,597 | 2.7 in | report |
| August 26, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 78,205 | 2.3 in | report |
| August 26, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 101,795 | 2.3 in | report |
| August 11, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 227,917 | 2.4 in | report |
| June 4, 1987 | Coho Salmon | 47,844 | 3 in | report |
| June 3, 1987 | Coho Salmon | 35,556 | 3 in | report |
| May 27, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 5.4 in | report |
| May 1, 1987 | Coho Salmon | 46,747 | 2.2 in | report |
| April 29, 1987 | Coho Salmon | 38,342 | 2.3 in | report |
| October 8, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 2.1 in | report |
| August 22, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 27,988 | 2.1 in | report |
| August 20, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 56,546 | 2.1 in | report |
| August 18, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 84,546 | 2.1 in | report |
| August 15, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 48,587 | 2 in | report |
| August 15, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 107,198 | 2 in | report |
| June 6, 1986 | Coho Salmon | 30,213 | 2.8 in | report |
| June 4, 1986 | Coho Salmon | 40,365 | 2.8 in | report |
| May 31, 1986 | Coho Salmon | 57,557 | 2.9 in | report |
| August 30, 1985 | Rainbow Trout | 67,647 | 2.1 in | report |
| August 27, 1985 | Rainbow Trout | 21,720 | 2.1 in | report |
| August 26, 1985 | Rainbow Trout | 51,500 | 2.1 in | report |
| August 23, 1985 | Rainbow Trout | 74,361 | 2.1 in | report |
| August 21, 1985 | Rainbow Trout | 72,148 | 2.3 in | report |
| July 15, 1985 | Rainbow Trout | 100,000 | 1.7 in | report |
| May 30, 1985 | Coho Salmon | 19,300 | 2.7 in | report |
| May 29, 1985 | Coho Salmon | 65,706 | 2.7 in | report |
| May 28, 1985 | Coho Salmon | 64,970 | 2.7 in | report |
| August 21, 1984 | Rainbow Trout | 21,567 | 2.3 in | report |
| August 15, 1984 | Rainbow Trout | 252,000 | 2.2 in | report |
| June 12, 1984 | Coho Salmon | 26,800 | 2.2 in | report |
| May 31, 1984 | Coho Salmon | 62,568 | 2.2 in | report |
| May 30, 1984 | Coho Salmon | 15,150 | 2.9 in | report |
| May 29, 1984 | Coho Salmon | 45,200 | 2.9 in | report |
| May 24, 1984 | Coho Salmon | 6,000 | 2.8 in | report |
| August 29, 1983 | Rainbow Trout | 233,172 | 2 in | report |
| May 23, 1983 | Coho Salmon | 46,543 | 2.5 in | report |
| September 15, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 226,600 | 1.9 in | report |
| May 19, 1981 | Coho Salmon | 39,400 | 2 in | report |
| May 14, 1981 | Coho Salmon | 109,914 | 1.9 in | report |
| August 28, 1980 | Rainbow Trout | 87,559 | 1.9 in | report |
| September 21, 1979 | Coho Salmon | 150,095 | 3.5 in | report |
| September 13, 1979 | Rainbow Trout | 32,858 | 2.1 in | report |
| August 17, 1978 | Coho Salmon | 50,606 | 2.7 in | report |
| August 15, 1978 | Coho Salmon | 4,600 | 2.6 in | report |
| August 15, 1977 | Coho Salmon | 54,400 | 2.5 in | report |
| August 11, 1977 | Rainbow Trout | 3,301 | 6 in | report |
| July 26, 1977 | Rainbow Trout | 110,500 | 2 in | report |
| June 23, 1977 | Coho Salmon | 143,000 | 1.9 in | report |
| August 24, 1976 | Rainbow Trout | 7,900 | 2.9 in | report |
| August 24, 1976 | Rainbow Trout | 47,400 | 2.1 in | report |
| August 2, 1976 | Rainbow Trout | 100,000 | 1.6 in | report |
| July 29, 1975 | Rainbow Trout | 48,900 | 2.4 in | report |
| July 28, 1975 | Rainbow Trout | 93,000 | 2.4 in | report |
| July 24, 1975 | Rainbow Trout | 68,000 | 2.5 in | report |
| August 28, 1974 | Rainbow Trout | 7,700 | 2.8 in | report |
| August 22, 1974 | Rainbow Trout | 16,800 | 2.6 in | report |
| August 21, 1974 | Rainbow Trout | 37,200 | 2.7 in | report |
| August 20, 1974 | Rainbow Trout | 41,200 | 2.6 in | report |
| August 16, 1974 | Rainbow Trout | 41,700 | 2.6 in | report |
| July 10, 1974 | Rainbow Trout | 39,700 | 1.6 in | report |
| August 15, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 79,000 | 2.9 in | report |
| August 13, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 69,300 | 2.9 in | report |
| August 6, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 72,500 | 3 in | report |
| August 1, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 64,300 | 2.9 in | report |
| July 26, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 49,200 | 2.8 in | report |
| July 24, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 47,700 | 2.9 in | report |
| July 20, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 57,200 | 2.7 in | report |
| July 14, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 62,000 | 2.5 in | report |
| June 26, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 30,800 | 2.5 in | report |
| June 23, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 59,900 | 2.6 in | report |
| June 18, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 810,000 | 1 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Delta Junction, AK
- Facilities
- restrooms, camping, dock
State recreation area off Richardson Highway mile 277.8 near Delta Junction. Two boat launches, a wheelchair-accessible fishing dock, swim beach, and 16+ campsites. ADF&G stocks it heavily with rainbow trout, coho salmon, Arctic char, and Chinook salmon; ice-fishing huts rent in winter.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Alaska Department of Fish and Game before you go.
About Quartz Lake
Much of the lake shore is private property. The Quartz Lake State Recreation Area often attracts large crowds due to the variety of recreational opportunities available. The availability of ice fishing huts can vary in winter due to the thickness of ice and general weather conditions. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)(dnr.alaska.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Nearest lakes
Common questions
What fish are at Quartz Lake?
Fishing Quartz Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 291 of 444 plants on record, ahead of Coho Salmon and 2 more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked September 1, 2026, averaging 6 in. Coho Salmon was last stocked June 3, 2026, averaging 2.8 in. Chinook Salmon was last stocked October 1, 2024, averaging 9 in. Arctic Char was last stocked September 25, 2025, averaging 4.4 in. Arctic Grayling, Northern Pike, and Lake Chub are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Quartz Lake stocked?
Last stocked September 1, 2026. It is stocked about 7.9 times a year since 1971, most often in May and June.
How big are the fish stocked at Quartz Lake?
Stocked fish average 5.5 in. Rainbow Trout average 6 in. Coho Salmon average 2.8 in. Chinook Salmon average 9 in. Arctic Char average 4.4 in.
How do you get on Quartz Lake?
The nearest town is Delta Junction, AK. Facilities include restrooms, camping, and dock. State recreation area off Richardson Highway mile 277.8 near Delta Junction. Two boat launches, a wheelchair-accessible fishing dock, swim beach, and 16+ campsites. ADF&G stocks it heavily with rainbow trout, coho salmon, Arctic char, and Chinook salmon; ice-fishing huts rent in winter.