Rainbow Trout Stocked · 16 plants · last August 22, 2012 Best: dawn, dusk Rockhound Lake fishing
Rockhound Lake fishing: not stocked since August 22, 2012. It was stocked with Rainbow Trout and Lake Trout. Also recorded: Longnose sucker and Slimy sculpin. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and dawn for Lake Trout.
- Last stocked
- August 22, 2012
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 18
- Since 1973
- Species stocked
- 2 (+2 also recorded)
- Average size
- 2.2 in
- Elevation
- 1,744 ft
Fish at Rockhound Lake
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 16 plants · last August 22, 2012 Best: dawn, dusk 
Lake Trout Stocked · 2 plants · last June 5, 1989 Best: dawn Longnose sucker Confirmed present
Slimy sculpin Confirmed present
How Rockhound Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 24 years between 1973 and 2012.
Fish stocked in 1973
1,800
Fish stocked in 1983
600
Fish stocked in 1987
1,500
Fish stocked in 1988
1,200
Fish stocked in 1989
600
Fish stocked in 1991
300
Fish stocked in 1993
600
Fish stocked in 1995
600
Fish stocked in 1997
1,000
Fish stocked in 1999
666
Fish stocked in 2001
600
Fish stocked in 2004
601
Fish stocked in 2006
600
Fish stocked in 2008
601
Fish stocked in 2010
350
Fish stocked in 2012
614
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 22, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 614 | 2.1 in | report |
| June 7, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 350 | 3.2 in | report |
| August 14, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 601 | 2 in | report |
| August 30, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 1.9 in | report |
| August 17, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 601 | 2.1 in | report |
| August 8, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 1.8 in | report |
| August 9, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 666 | 2.2 in | report |
| August 21, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 2.5 in | report |
| July 18, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 1.8 in | report |
| July 29, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 1.9 in | report |
| July 31, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | 2.1 in | report |
| August 8, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | 1.8 in | report |
| June 5, 1989 | Lake Trout | 300 | 3.3 in | report |
| August 17, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 1.8 in | report |
| June 14, 1988 | Lake Trout | 600 | 2.8 in | report |
| August 25, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 2.2 in | report |
| September 14, 1983 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 2 in | report |
| August 29, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 1,800 | 2.8 in | report |
Access and facts
Also listed as Ft Greely #9, on military reservation land. From Mile 257.6 Richardson Hwy take Meadows Rd to the trailhead between North and South Twin lakes, walk 0.4 mi east to a T, then 0.1 mi north to No Mercy Lake; Rockhound lies just east of it.
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Common questions
What fish are at Rockhound Lake?
Fishing Rockhound Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 16 of 18 plants on record, ahead of Lake Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked August 22, 2012, averaging 2.1 in. Lake Trout was last stocked June 5, 1989, averaging 3.1 in. Longnose sucker and Slimy sculpin are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Rockhound Lake stocked?
Not stocked since August 22, 2012. No plants recorded in 24 years between 1973 and 2012.
How big are the fish stocked at Rockhound Lake?
Stocked fish average 2.2 in. Rainbow Trout average 2.1 in. Lake Trout average 3.1 in.
How do you get on Rockhound Lake?
Also listed as Ft Greely #9, on military reservation land. From Mile 257.6 Richardson Hwy take Meadows Rd to the trailhead between North and South Twin lakes, walk 0.4 mi east to a T, then 0.1 mi north to No Mercy Lake; Rockhound lies just east of it.
Which lakes near Rockhound Lake were stocked more recently?
Doc Lake (0.3 mi), South Twin Lake (0.3 mi), and North Twin Lake (0.3 mi) were stocked more recently. Doc Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, South Twin Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and North Twin Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Lake Trout.