Rainbow Trout Stocked · 28 plants · last June 3, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Rainbow Lake fishing
Rainbow Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 0.5 times a year since 1971, most often in July and August. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- June 3, 2026
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 28
- Since 1971
- Species recorded
- 1
- Average size
- 2.1 in
- Elevation
- 1,071 ft
Fish at Rainbow Lake
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 28 plants · last June 3, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk How Rainbow Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 30 years between 1971 and 2026.
Fish stocked in 1971
59,100
Fish stocked in 1974
39,000
Fish stocked in 1979
10,000
Fish stocked in 1983
24,000
Fish stocked in 1985
24,000
Fish stocked in 1987
25,000
Fish stocked in 1988
20,000
Fish stocked in 1989
15,000
Fish stocked in 1991
15,000
Fish stocked in 1993
9,750
Fish stocked in 1994
8,600
Fish stocked in 1995
8,104
Fish stocked in 1997
9,350
Fish stocked in 1999
7,000
Fish stocked in 2001
8,600
Fish stocked in 2004
12,000
Fish stocked in 2006
14,500
Fish stocked in 2008
8,012
Fish stocked in 2010
8,605
Fish stocked in 2012
8,016
Fish stocked in 2014
5,852
Fish stocked in 2016
8,003
Fish stocked in 2018
8,000
Fish stocked in 2022
6,000
Fish stocked in 2024
6,060
Fish stocked in 2026
5,000
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 3, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 2.2 in | report |
| June 3, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 6,060 | 2.2 in | report |
| June 6, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 6,000 | 2.3 in | report |
| June 8, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 8,000 | 2.4 in | report |
| June 7, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 8,003 | 2.5 in | report |
| June 4, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 5,852 | 2.6 in | report |
| August 14, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 8,016 | 1.9 in | report |
| September 22, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 8,605 | 2.4 in | report |
| August 6, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 8,012 | 1.5 in | report |
| September 5, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 12,500 | 1.9 in | report |
| July 6, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 3.8 in | report |
| July 14, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 12,000 | 1.9 in | report |
| August 8, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 8,600 | 1.8 in | report |
| July 26, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 7,000 | 2.1 in | report |
| August 13, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 9,350 | 2.2 in | report |
| July 27, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 8,104 | 1.9 in | report |
| August 3, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 8,600 | 2.1 in | report |
| July 20, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 9,750 | 2.2 in | report |
| July 29, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 15,000 | 2.2 in | report |
| August 22, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 15,000 | 1.9 in | report |
| August 24, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 20,000 | 1.9 in | report |
| August 25, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 25,000 | 2.2 in | report |
| August 26, 1985 | Rainbow Trout | 24,000 | 2.1 in | report |
| September 14, 1983 | Rainbow Trout | 24,000 | 2 in | report |
| September 18, 1979 | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 2.3 in | report |
| July 10, 1974 | Rainbow Trout | 20,000 | 1.6 in | report |
| June 26, 1974 | Rainbow Trout | 19,000 | 1.4 in | report |
| July 22, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 59,100 | 1.6 in | report |
Access and facts
Remote lake 70 air miles southeast of Fairbanks with winter-only access: a trail from Spengler Rd (Mile 274.9 Richardson Hwy) that can be used only after an ice road is built across the Delta River. No facilities at the lake.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Alaska Department of Fish and Game before you go.
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Common questions
What fish are at Rainbow Lake?
Fishing Rainbow Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. All 28 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 3, 2026, averaging 2.1 in.
When is Rainbow Lake stocked?
Last stocked June 3, 2026. It is stocked about 0.5 times a year since 1971, most often in July and August. No plants recorded in 30 years between 1971 and 2026.
How big are the fish stocked at Rainbow Lake?
Rainbow Trout stocked at Rainbow Lake average 2.1 in.
How do you get on Rainbow Lake?
Remote lake 70 air miles southeast of Fairbanks with winter-only access: a trail from Spengler Rd (Mile 274.9 Richardson Hwy) that can be used only after an ice road is built across the Delta River. No facilities at the lake.
Which lakes near Rainbow Lake were stocked more recently?
Quartz Lake (10.2 mi) and Bluff Cabin Lake (13.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Quartz Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Bluff Cabin Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.