Reed Lake fishing

Reed Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout and Arctic Grayling on the stocking report. It is stocked about 1.6 times a year since 1992, most often in May and August. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked
May 28, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
56
Since 1992
Species recorded
2
Average size
4.9 in
Elevation
579 ft

Fish at Reed Lake

2 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 36 plants · last May 28, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked May 28, 2026 · avg 5.1 in · 36 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

How Reed Lake is stocked

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

No plants recorded in 1997 and 1998.

Fish stocked in 1992

3,900

Fish stocked in 1993

1,950

Fish stocked in 1994

2,012

Fish stocked in 1995

2,700

Fish stocked in 1996

3,904

Fish stocked in 1999

2,000

Fish stocked in 2000

2,985

Fish stocked in 2001

3,019

Fish stocked in 2002

3,016

Fish stocked in 2003

4,321

Fish stocked in 2004

3,055

Fish stocked in 2005

2,486

Fish stocked in 2006

3,281

Fish stocked in 2007

3,103

Fish stocked in 2008

3,010

Fish stocked in 2009

4,031

Fish stocked in 2010

3,000

Fish stocked in 2011

4,250

Fish stocked in 2012

4,000

Fish stocked in 2013

3,500

Fish stocked in 2014

5,029

Fish stocked in 2015

5,361

Fish stocked in 2016

996

Fish stocked in 2017

803

Fish stocked in 2018

807

Fish stocked in 2019

1,605

Fish stocked in 2020

1,491

Fish stocked in 2021

1,090

Fish stocked in 2022

1,017

Fish stocked in 2023

997

Fish stocked in 2024

2,609

Fish stocked in 2025

849

Fish stocked in 2026

897

Stocking history

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
May 28, 2026Rainbow Trout89710.5 inreport
May 19, 2025Rainbow Trout84910.3 inreport
June 13, 2024Rainbow Trout1,4349.9 inreport
June 12, 2024Rainbow Trout1,1759.5 inreport
June 6, 2023Rainbow Trout9979.5 inreport
June 3, 2022Rainbow Trout1,0179.9 inreport
May 28, 2021Rainbow Trout1,09010.4 inreport
May 27, 2020Arctic Grayling4937.8 inreport
May 5, 2020Rainbow Trout99810.3 inreport
May 21, 2019Arctic Grayling5878 inreport
May 7, 2019Rainbow Trout1,01810.2 inreport
May 9, 2018Rainbow Trout8079.8 inreport
May 11, 2017Rainbow Trout8039.4 inreport
May 11, 2016Rainbow Trout9969.5 inreport
June 11, 2015Rainbow Trout3,5832.8 inreport
May 21, 2015Arctic Grayling5897.9 inreport
May 20, 2015Rainbow Trout1,1899.3 inreport
June 12, 2014Rainbow Trout3,0002.6 inreport
May 20, 2014Arctic Grayling9798.4 inreport
May 16, 2014Rainbow Trout1,05010.1 inreport
July 1, 2013Rainbow Trout3,0002.9 inreport
June 6, 2013Arctic Grayling5007.9 inreport
August 27, 2012Rainbow Trout3,0002.3 inreport
July 27, 2012Arctic Grayling1,0001.8 inreport
September 12, 2011Rainbow Trout2,0002.4 inreport
August 18, 2011Arctic Grayling2,2502.2 inreport
August 12, 2010Rainbow Trout2,0001.8 inreport
August 12, 2010Arctic Grayling1,0002 inreport
August 21, 2009Rainbow Trout2,5001.8 inreport
August 11, 2009Arctic Grayling1,5312.2 inreport
August 18, 2008Arctic Grayling1,0102.2 inreport
August 18, 2008Rainbow Trout2,0001.9 inreport
August 16, 2007Arctic Grayling2,1032 inreport
August 16, 2007Rainbow Trout1,0001.7 inreport
August 24, 2006Rainbow Trout2,0001.8 inreport
August 10, 2006Arctic Grayling1,2811.7 inreport
August 19, 2005Arctic Grayling1,0002 inreport
August 19, 2005Rainbow Trout1,4861.9 inreport
August 16, 2004Rainbow Trout2,0492 inreport
August 16, 2004Arctic Grayling1,0062.1 inreport
August 27, 2003Arctic Grayling1,2032 inreport
August 27, 2003Rainbow Trout2,0332.2 inreport
May 7, 2003Arctic Grayling1,0857.7 inreport
August 13, 2002Rainbow Trout2,0761.8 inreport
May 29, 2002Arctic Grayling9407.5 inreport
August 9, 2001Rainbow Trout2,0001.8 inreport
July 5, 2001Arctic Grayling1,0197.1 inreport
July 28, 2000Rainbow Trout1,9851.8 inreport
May 15, 2000Arctic Grayling1,0007.3 inreport
August 4, 1999Rainbow Trout2,0002.2 inreport
October 3, 1996Arctic Grayling1,9502.7 inreport
July 16, 1996Rainbow Trout1,9541.7 inreport
July 31, 1995Rainbow Trout2,7002.2 inreport
July 7, 1994Rainbow Trout2,0122.1 inreport
July 13, 1993Rainbow Trout1,9501.9 inreport
July 17, 1992Rainbow Trout3,9001.9 inreport

Access and facts

From Mile 42.3 Parks Hwy, go 7.3 mi north on Wasilla-Fishhook Rd, left on Welch Rd 0.4 mi to gravel parking on the right. A 90-yard trail, steep and eroded at the end, reaches the lake and a gravel/rock launch. Most shoreline is private. 20 acres, 20 ft deep.

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

Nearest lakes

Wolf Lake 1.8 mi last stocked June 5, 2026 Anderson Lake 3 mi last stocked May 22, 2026 Kings Lake 3.3 mi last stocked June 9, 2026 Finger Lake 4.2 mi last stocked June 5, 2026 Memory Lake 4.2 mi last stocked May 29, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Reed Lake?

Fishing Reed Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 36 of 56 plants on record, ahead of Arctic Grayling. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 28, 2026, averaging 5.1 in. Arctic Grayling was last stocked May 27, 2020, averaging 4.6 in.

When is Reed Lake stocked?

Last stocked May 28, 2026. It is stocked about 1.6 times a year since 1992, most often in May and August. No plants recorded in 1997 and 1998.

How big are the fish stocked at Reed Lake?

Stocked fish average 4.9 in. Rainbow Trout average 5.1 in. Arctic Grayling average 4.6 in.

How do you get on Reed Lake?

From Mile 42.3 Parks Hwy, go 7.3 mi north on Wasilla-Fishhook Rd, left on Welch Rd 0.4 mi to gravel parking on the right. A 90-yard trail, steep and eroded at the end, reaches the lake and a gravel/rock launch. Most shoreline is private. 20 acres, 20 ft deep.

Which lakes near Reed Lake were stocked more recently?

Wolf Lake (1.8 mi), Kings Lake (3.3 mi), Finger Lake (4.2 mi), and Memory Lake (4.2 mi) were stocked more recently. Wolf Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Kings Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Finger Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Arctic Grayling, and Memory Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

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