Scout Lake fishing

Scout Lake fishing has Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout, and Arctic Grayling on the stocking report. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 1988, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked
June 11, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
43
Since 1988
Species recorded
3
Average size
2.6 in
Elevation
238 ft

Fish at Scout Lake

3 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 25 plants · last June 11, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked June 11, 2026 · avg 2.7 in · 25 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Coho Salmon Stocked · 11 plants · last May 27, 2005

Last stocked May 27, 2005 · avg 2.4 in · 11 plants

Coho Salmon species guide
Arctic Grayling Stocked · 7 plants · last September 6, 2019

Last stocked September 6, 2019 · avg 2.3 in · 7 plants

Arctic Grayling species guide

How Scout Lake is stocked

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

No plants recorded in 11 years between 1988 and 2026.

Fish stocked in 1988

21,000

Fish stocked in 1989

19,000

Fish stocked in 1990

19,000

Fish stocked in 1995

19,496

Fish stocked in 1999

19,000

Fish stocked in 2000

18,897

Fish stocked in 2001

19,000

Fish stocked in 2002

9,500

Fish stocked in 2003

19,224

Fish stocked in 2004

18,706

Fish stocked in 2005

16,150

Fish stocked in 2010

19,214

Fish stocked in 2011

19,156

Fish stocked in 2012

19,500

Fish stocked in 2013

19,541

Fish stocked in 2014

19,775

Fish stocked in 2015

10,000

Fish stocked in 2016

10,051

Fish stocked in 2017

10,505

Fish stocked in 2018

22,890

Fish stocked in 2019

19,196

Fish stocked in 2020

16,837

Fish stocked in 2021

9,500

Fish stocked in 2022

18,545

Fish stocked in 2023

11,000

Fish stocked in 2024

15,042

Fish stocked in 2025

14,009

Fish stocked in 2026

10,001

Stocking history

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 11, 2026Rainbow Trout10,0012.6 inreport
June 4, 2025Rainbow Trout14,0092.5 inreport
June 11, 2024Rainbow Trout6,6952.9 inreport
June 7, 2024Rainbow Trout8,3472.6 inreport
June 4, 2023Rainbow Trout11,0002.5 inreport
June 17, 2022Rainbow Trout8,5452.4 inreport
May 31, 2022Rainbow Trout10,0002.4 inreport
June 7, 2021Rainbow Trout9,5002.9 inreport
October 12, 2020Rainbow Trout7,8374.6 inreport
May 22, 2020Rainbow Trout9,0002.5 inreport
September 6, 2019Arctic Grayling9,9952.7 inreport
June 6, 2019Rainbow Trout9,2012.9 inreport
August 24, 2018Arctic Grayling10,9702.3 inreport
June 7, 2018Rainbow Trout2,9423.2 inreport
June 7, 2018Rainbow Trout8,9782.7 inreport
June 8, 2017Rainbow Trout10,5052.6 inreport
June 13, 2016Rainbow Trout10,0512.7 inreport
June 9, 2015Rainbow Trout10,0002.4 inreport
August 28, 2014Arctic Grayling9,7752.5 inreport
June 12, 2014Rainbow Trout10,0002.8 inreport
August 30, 2013Arctic Grayling9,5412.2 inreport
June 27, 2013Rainbow Trout10,0003 inreport
September 13, 2012Rainbow Trout5,0242.6 inreport
July 26, 2012Arctic Grayling9,5001.9 inreport
June 8, 2012Rainbow Trout4,9763.6 inreport
August 16, 2011Arctic Grayling9,5002.2 inreport
May 23, 2011Rainbow Trout9,6563.3 inreport
August 18, 2010Arctic Grayling9,7142.2 inreport
August 18, 2010Rainbow Trout9,5001.8 inreport
August 26, 2005Rainbow Trout6,6502.1 inreport
May 27, 2005Coho Salmon9,5002.3 inreport
August 12, 2004Rainbow Trout9,5062 inreport
May 26, 2004Coho Salmon9,2002.3 inreport
August 13, 2003Rainbow Trout9,5001.9 inreport
May 8, 2003Coho Salmon9,7242.4 inreport
May 23, 2002Coho Salmon9,5002.6 inreport
May 30, 2001Coho Salmon19,0002.4 inreport
May 31, 2000Coho Salmon18,8972.7 inreport
May 19, 1999Coho Salmon19,0003.1 inreport
May 17, 1995Coho Salmon19,4962.6 inreport
June 29, 1990Coho Salmon19,0002.2 inreport
June 8, 1989Coho Salmon19,0001.9 inreport
June 21, 1988Coho Salmon21,0001.7 inreport

Access and facts

Nearest town
Sterling, AK
Facilities
restrooms

Scout Lake State Recreation Site, a 164-acre day-use park near Sterling, is 0.1 mile south of Sterling Highway mile 84.9 on Scout Lake Road, with toilets, water, picnic sites and a reservable shelter. A second access past a locked gate at milepost 85.5 has a sandy swimming beach.

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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 Scout Lake?

Fishing Scout Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 25 of 43 plants on record, ahead of Coho Salmon and one more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 11, 2026, averaging 2.7 in. Coho Salmon was last stocked May 27, 2005, averaging 2.4 in. Arctic Grayling was last stocked September 6, 2019, averaging 2.3 in.

When is Scout Lake stocked?

Last stocked June 11, 2026. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 1988, most often in May and June. No plants recorded in 11 years between 1988 and 2026.

How big are the fish stocked at Scout Lake?

Stocked fish average 2.6 in. Rainbow Trout average 2.7 in. Coho Salmon average 2.4 in. Arctic Grayling average 2.3 in.

How do you get on Scout Lake?

The nearest town is Sterling, AK. Facilities include restrooms. Scout Lake State Recreation Site, a 164-acre day-use park near Sterling, is 0.1 mile south of Sterling Highway mile 84.9 on Scout Lake Road, with toilets, water, picnic sites and a reservable shelter. A second access past a locked gate at milepost 85.5 has a sandy swimming beach.

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