Rangeview Lake fishing

Rangeview Lake fishing has Arctic Char, Arctic Grayling, Lake Trout, and Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Slimy sculpin. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 1987, most often in June and August. Species guides list dawn for Lake Trout and dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout.

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Last stocked
June 12, 2025
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
42
Since 1987
Species stocked
4 (+1 also recorded)
Average size
5 in
Elevation
2,713 ft

Fish at Rangeview Lake

4 stocked · 1 confirmed present

Arctic Char Stocked · 18 plants · last September 22, 2021

Last stocked September 22, 2021 · avg 3.7 in · 18 plants

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 4 plants · last June 12, 2025 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked June 12, 2025 · avg 10.4 in · 4 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Lake Trout Stocked · 3 plants · last September 9, 2024 Best: dawn

Last stocked September 9, 2024 · avg 4.4 in · 3 plants

Best: dawn

Lake Trout species guide

How Rangeview Lake is stocked

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

No plants recorded in 1990, 1995, 1998, 2000, 2012, and 2016.

Fish stocked in 1987

900

Fish stocked in 1988

900

Fish stocked in 1989

315

Fish stocked in 1991

900

Fish stocked in 1992

800

Fish stocked in 1993

800

Fish stocked in 1994

1,600

Fish stocked in 1996

800

Fish stocked in 1997

1,000

Fish stocked in 1999

674

Fish stocked in 2001

220

Fish stocked in 2002

588

Fish stocked in 2003

500

Fish stocked in 2004

1,375

Fish stocked in 2005

1,375

Fish stocked in 2006

901

Fish stocked in 2007

375

Fish stocked in 2008

1,000

Fish stocked in 2009

377

Fish stocked in 2010

479

Fish stocked in 2011

191

Fish stocked in 2013

275

Fish stocked in 2014

85

Fish stocked in 2015

350

Fish stocked in 2017

324

Fish stocked in 2018

160

Fish stocked in 2019

457

Fish stocked in 2020

172

Fish stocked in 2021

302

Fish stocked in 2022

307

Fish stocked in 2023

150

Fish stocked in 2024

326

Fish stocked in 2025

151

Stocking history

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 12, 2025Rainbow Trout1519.7 inreport
September 9, 2024Lake Trout1764.8 inreport
June 14, 2024Rainbow Trout15010.8 inreport
June 15, 2023Rainbow Trout15011 inreport
September 15, 2022Lake Trout1524.8 inreport
June 13, 2022Rainbow Trout15510.2 inreport
September 22, 2021Arctic Char3025 inreport
June 8, 2020Arctic Grayling1728.2 inreport
September 4, 2019Arctic Char3025.1 inreport
June 14, 2019Arctic Grayling1558 inreport
June 11, 2018Arctic Grayling1608.1 inreport
August 29, 2017Arctic Char3244.3 inreport
September 2, 2015Arctic Char1904.8 inreport
May 28, 2015Arctic Grayling1608.1 inreport
May 22, 2014Arctic Grayling857.8 inreport
August 26, 2013Arctic Char1904.4 inreport
June 19, 2013Arctic Grayling859.1 inreport
August 23, 2011Arctic Char1913.8 inreport
June 7, 2010Arctic Grayling4795.1 inreport
August 14, 2009Arctic Char3772.7 inreport
August 26, 2008Arctic Grayling1,0002.3 inreport
August 28, 2007Arctic Char3752.9 inreport
September 5, 2006Arctic Grayling9012.3 inreport
August 24, 2005Arctic Char3753.6 inreport
August 16, 2005Arctic Grayling1,0002.3 inreport
August 19, 2004Arctic Char3752.6 inreport
August 2, 2004Arctic Grayling1,0001.5 inreport
August 20, 2003Arctic Grayling5001.9 inreport
September 4, 2002Arctic Char5883.6 inreport
June 28, 2001Arctic Grayling2207.2 inreport
September 22, 1999Arctic Char4344.5 inreport
June 7, 1999Arctic Grayling2408.8 inreport
June 6, 1997Arctic Char1,0001.7 inreport
September 24, 1996Arctic Grayling8002.6 inreport
August 31, 1994Arctic Grayling8002.7 inreport
June 15, 1994Lake Trout8003.6 inreport
June 29, 1993Arctic Char8004.1 inreport
September 21, 1992Arctic Grayling8002.7 inreport
June 27, 1991Arctic Char9003.7 inreport
July 19, 1989Arctic Char3154.8 inreport
June 28, 1988Arctic Char9002.9 inreport
June 18, 1987Arctic Char9002.9 inreport

Access and facts

On Coal Mine Rd, which leaves the Richardson Hwy at Mile 242. ADF&G advises leaving highway vehicles at the parking area near the turnoff and following the primitive gravel road 2.7 miles; the lake sits 10 yards south of the road. No facilities.

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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 Rangeview Lake?

Fishing Rangeview Lake usually means Arctic Char: Arctic Char accounts for 18 of 42 plants on record, ahead of Arctic Grayling and 2 more. Arctic Char was last stocked September 22, 2021, averaging 3.7 in. Arctic Grayling was last stocked June 8, 2020, averaging 5.2 in. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 12, 2025, averaging 10.4 in. Lake Trout was last stocked September 9, 2024, averaging 4.4 in. Slimy sculpin is recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Rangeview Lake stocked?

Last stocked June 12, 2025. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 1987, most often in June and August. No plants recorded in 1990, 1995, 1998, 2000, 2012, and 2016.

How big are the fish stocked at Rangeview Lake?

Stocked fish average 5 in. Arctic Char average 3.7 in. Arctic Grayling average 5.2 in. Rainbow Trout average 10.4 in. Lake Trout average 4.4 in.

How do you get on Rangeview Lake?

On Coal Mine Rd, which leaves the Richardson Hwy at Mile 242. ADF&G advises leaving highway vehicles at the parking area near the turnoff and following the primitive gravel road 2.7 miles; the lake sits 10 yards south of the road. No facilities.

Which lakes near Rangeview Lake were stocked more recently?

Backdown Lake (0.7 mi), Last Lake (0.7 mi), Donnelly Lake (3.4 mi), Weasel Lake (3.8 mi), and Nickel Lake (8.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Backdown Lake is also stocked with Arctic Char and Rainbow Trout, Last Lake is also stocked with Arctic Char and Rainbow Trout, Donnelly Lake is also stocked with Arctic Grayling, Rainbow Trout, Arctic Char, and Lake Trout, Weasel Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Arctic Grayling, and Arctic Char, and Nickel Lake is also stocked with Arctic Grayling, Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, and Arctic Char.

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