Reflections Lake fishing

Reflections Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 0.7 times a year since 2001, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

Reflections Lake
Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0
Last stocked
June 13, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
18
Since 2001
Species recorded
1
Average size
9.4 in
Elevation
19 ft

Fish at Reflections Lake

1 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 18 plants · last June 13, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked June 13, 2026 · avg 9.4 in · 18 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

How Reflections Lake is stocked

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

No plants recorded in 10 years between 2001 and 2026.

Fish stocked in 2001

547

Fish stocked in 2012

631

Fish stocked in 2013

600

Fish stocked in 2014

600

Fish stocked in 2015

618

Fish stocked in 2016

300

Fish stocked in 2017

464

Fish stocked in 2018

733

Fish stocked in 2019

1,098

Fish stocked in 2020

474

Fish stocked in 2021

525

Fish stocked in 2022

498

Fish stocked in 2023

540

Fish stocked in 2024

504

Fish stocked in 2025

425

Fish stocked in 2026

389

Stocking history

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 13, 2026Rainbow Trout38910.7 inreport
June 7, 2025Rainbow Trout42510.2 inreport
June 15, 2024Rainbow Trout5049.9 inreport
June 17, 2023Rainbow Trout5409.1 inreport
June 11, 2022Rainbow Trout4989.9 inreport
May 20, 2021Rainbow Trout52510.4 inreport
May 5, 2020Rainbow Trout47410.3 inreport
June 8, 2019Rainbow Trout6009.5 inreport
May 7, 2019Rainbow Trout49810.2 inreport
June 16, 2018Rainbow Trout3639.7 inreport
June 14, 2018Rainbow Trout3709.7 inreport
May 16, 2017Rainbow Trout4649.4 inreport
June 28, 2016Rainbow Trout3009.9 inreport
May 21, 2015Rainbow Trout6189.3 inreport
June 9, 2014Rainbow Trout6008.4 inreport
June 13, 2013Rainbow Trout6008.1 inreport
July 6, 2012Rainbow Trout6317.4 inreport
May 29, 2001Rainbow Trout5477.8 inreport

Access and facts

Nearest town
Palmer, AK
Facilities
restrooms

Day-use site in the Palmer Hay Flats State Game Refuge at Mile 30 Glenn Hwy (Knik River Access exit); park on the west side of the frontage road. A 1.1-mile gravel ADA- and stroller-friendly loop circles the lake, with benches, restrooms and picnic area. Free parking.

Drafted by AI from the cited sources and checked before publishing.

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

About Reflections Lake

Photo of Reflections Lake
Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo of Reflections Lake
Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo of Reflections Lake
Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0

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Common questions

What fish are at Reflections Lake?

Fishing Reflections Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. All 18 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 13, 2026, averaging 9.4 in.

When is Reflections Lake stocked?

Last stocked June 13, 2026. It is stocked about 0.7 times a year since 2001, most often in May and June. No plants recorded in 10 years between 2001 and 2026.

How big are the fish stocked at Reflections Lake?

Rainbow Trout stocked at Reflections Lake average 9.4 in.

How do you get on Reflections Lake?

The nearest town is Palmer, AK. Facilities include restrooms. Day-use site in the Palmer Hay Flats State Game Refuge at Mile 30 Glenn Hwy (Knik River Access exit); park on the west side of the frontage road. A 1.1-mile gravel ADA- and stroller-friendly loop circles the lake, with benches, restrooms and picnic area. Free parking.

Which lakes near Reflections Lake were stocked more recently?

Matanuska Lake (4.8 mi) and Loberg Lake (5 mi) were stocked more recently. Matanuska Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Loberg Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

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