Seventeenmile Lake fishing

Seventeenmile Lake fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Arctic Grayling, and Arctic Char on a natural lake. It is stocked about 2.8 times a year since 1992, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked
October 28, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
98
Since 1992
Species recorded
3
Average size
6.5 in
Elevation
629 ft

Fish at Seventeenmile Lake

3 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Arctic Char Stocked · 52 plants · last May 28, 2026

Last stocked May 28, 2026 · avg 10 in · 52 plants

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 44 plants · last June 1, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked June 1, 2026 · avg 2.4 in · 44 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

How Seventeenmile Lake is stocked

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

No plants recorded in 1997 and 1998.

Fish stocked in 1992

10,000

Fish stocked in 1993

10,000

Fish stocked in 1994

10,000

Fish stocked in 1995

10,256

Fish stocked in 1996

20,000

Fish stocked in 1999

12,757

Fish stocked in 2000

10,476

Fish stocked in 2001

10,075

Fish stocked in 2002

19,996

Fish stocked in 2003

22,734

Fish stocked in 2004

135,504

Fish stocked in 2005

7,580

Fish stocked in 2006

91,355

Fish stocked in 2007

12,800

Fish stocked in 2008

21,794

Fish stocked in 2009

24,772

Fish stocked in 2010

31,571

Fish stocked in 2011

10,951

Fish stocked in 2012

13,000

Fish stocked in 2013

14,465

Fish stocked in 2014

15,332

Fish stocked in 2015

13,754

Fish stocked in 2016

11,309

Fish stocked in 2017

14,286

Fish stocked in 2018

11,182

Fish stocked in 2019

12,933

Fish stocked in 2020

22,503

Fish stocked in 2021

12,657

Fish stocked in 2022

35,719

Fish stocked in 2023

13,724

Fish stocked in 2024

36,117

Fish stocked in 2025

12,008

Fish stocked in 2026

11,005

Stocking history

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
October 28, 2026Arctic Char6028.7 inreport
June 1, 2026Rainbow Trout10,4002.7 inreport
May 28, 2026Arctic Char6059.9 inreport
October 28, 2025Arctic Char10012.5 inreport
August 6, 2025Arctic Char6503.6 inreport
May 27, 2025Rainbow Trout10,4002.4 inreport
May 22, 2025Arctic Char85810.3 inreport
September 6, 2024Arctic Char3,0024.4 inreport
August 6, 2024Arctic Char1,2173.9 inreport
June 19, 2024Rainbow Trout20,7062.7 inreport
June 2, 2024Rainbow Trout10,4012.8 inreport
May 29, 2024Arctic Char79110.6 inreport
October 27, 2023Arctic Char6824.1 inreport
October 27, 2023Arctic Char4019.4 inreport
September 7, 2023Arctic Char1,6634 inreport
June 6, 2023Arctic Char5139.5 inreport
June 1, 2023Rainbow Trout11,4402.4 inreport
October 26, 2022Arctic Char20011.1 inreport
September 8, 2022Arctic Char1,8273.2 inreport
June 25, 2022Arctic Char1,0121.9 inreport
June 21, 2022Rainbow Trout1,7982.5 inreport
June 21, 2022Rainbow Trout6,5172.5 inreport
June 21, 2022Rainbow Trout13,2862.5 inreport
May 26, 2022Rainbow Trout10,4002.2 inreport
May 25, 2022Arctic Char6799.5 inreport
October 22, 2021Arctic Char20023.1 inreport
September 8, 2021Arctic Char1,0013.5 inreport
August 30, 2021Arctic Char1,0573.8 inreport
May 27, 2021Rainbow Trout9,8822.8 inreport
May 25, 2021Arctic Char5179.5 inreport
October 29, 2020Rainbow Trout11,0325.8 inreport
October 29, 2020Arctic Char4823.2 inreport
October 29, 2020Arctic Char4717.8 inreport
October 29, 2020Arctic Char8911.6 inreport
September 10, 2020Arctic Char1,2003.6 inreport
May 20, 2020Arctic Char7289.4 inreport
May 18, 2020Rainbow Trout9,3592.4 inreport
June 3, 2019Rainbow Trout12,3512.9 inreport
May 17, 2019Arctic Char58210.5 inreport
October 19, 2018Arctic Char13023.6 inreport
June 4, 2018Rainbow Trout10,4002.8 inreport
May 18, 2018Arctic Char6529.3 inreport
June 14, 2017Rainbow Trout12,2642.5 inreport
June 8, 2017Rainbow Trout1,4032.6 inreport
May 9, 2017Arctic Char6199.3 inreport
November 3, 2016Arctic Char15011.4 inreport
October 26, 2016Arctic Char7422.3 inreport
June 7, 2016Rainbow Trout6,1272.4 inreport
June 7, 2016Rainbow Trout4,3522.4 inreport
May 6, 2016Arctic Char60610 inreport
June 16, 2015Rainbow Trout12,5392.9 inreport
June 8, 2015Arctic Char5929.5 inreport
May 8, 2015Arctic Char6239.4 inreport
July 9, 2014Arctic Char8489.2 inreport
June 12, 2014Rainbow Trout13,7682.6 inreport
May 29, 2014Arctic Char7168.9 inreport
November 26, 2013Arctic Char16313.5 inreport
August 30, 2013Rainbow Trout13,0002.1 inreport
July 17, 2013Arctic Char1,3029.3 inreport
August 27, 2012Rainbow Trout13,0002.3 inreport
May 13, 2011Rainbow Trout10,0003 inreport
May 11, 2011Arctic Char9007 inreport
May 11, 2011Arctic Char5123.7 inreport
September 21, 2010Rainbow Trout20,0002.5 inreport
May 26, 2010Rainbow Trout11,5713.4 inreport
September 3, 2009Rainbow Trout12,0002.1 inreport
July 29, 2009Rainbow Trout11,4063.6 inreport
June 26, 2009Arctic Char1207.2 inreport
June 10, 2009Arctic Char1,2466.9 inreport
October 3, 2008Rainbow Trout10,9092.1 inreport
August 25, 2008Rainbow Trout10,0001.9 inreport
August 13, 2008Arctic Char8858 inreport
August 9, 2007Rainbow Trout12,0001.6 inreport
June 4, 2007Arctic Char8007.7 inreport
August 17, 2006Rainbow Trout8,4961.8 inreport
June 21, 2006Arctic Char82,8591.4 inreport
August 11, 2005Rainbow Trout7,0101.7 inreport
June 2, 2005Arctic Char5709.2 inreport
August 20, 2004Rainbow Trout10,0002.1 inreport
April 22, 2004Arctic Char125,5040.8 inreport
September 3, 2003Rainbow Trout12,2252.1 inreport
September 3, 2003Rainbow Trout8,7251.9 inreport
June 27, 2003Arctic Char80112.2 inreport
June 19, 2003Arctic Char20912.1 inreport
May 28, 2003Arctic Char7749.2 inreport
August 7, 2002Rainbow Trout10,0001.8 inreport
August 7, 2002Arctic Char9,9962.5 inreport
August 9, 2001Rainbow Trout10,0751.8 inreport
August 4, 2000Rainbow Trout9,9662.1 inreport
June 7, 2000Arctic Char51010.4 inreport
October 7, 1999Arctic Char2,5273.8 inreport
July 23, 1999Rainbow Trout10,2302 inreport
October 1, 1996Arctic Grayling10,0002.7 inreport
July 16, 1996Rainbow Trout10,0002 inreport
August 1, 1995Rainbow Trout10,2562.2 inreport
July 13, 1994Rainbow Trout10,0001.9 inreport
July 13, 1993Rainbow Trout10,0001.9 inreport
July 16, 1992Rainbow Trout10,0002.1 inreport

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Nearest town
Sutton, AK

From Glenn Highway mile 57.9 near Sutton, take 58 Mile Road to Seventeen Mile Blvd and Wishbone Place. The public access has a gravel lot (about 6 cars or 3 with trailers), a hardened-gravel launch 40 yards from the water, and no toilets. Most of the shore is private.

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

Nearest lakes

Wishbone Lake 1.7 mi last stocked June 25, 2025 Coyote Lake 3.1 mi last stocked July 2, 2026 Ruby Lake 10.3 mi last stocked July 2, 2026 Walby Lake 10.3 mi last stocked May 28, 2026 Wolf Lake 11.2 mi last stocked June 5, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Seventeenmile Lake?

Fishing Seventeenmile Lake usually means Arctic Char: Arctic Char accounts for 52 of 97 plants on record, ahead of Rainbow Trout and one more. Arctic Char was last stocked May 28, 2026, averaging 10 in. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 1, 2026, averaging 2.4 in. Arctic Grayling was last stocked October 1, 1996, averaging 2.7 in.

When is Seventeenmile Lake stocked?

Last stocked October 28, 2026. It is stocked about 2.8 times a year since 1992, most often in May and June. No plants recorded in 1997 and 1998.

How big are the fish stocked at Seventeenmile Lake?

Stocked fish average 6.5 in. Arctic Char average 10 in. Rainbow Trout average 2.4 in. Arctic Grayling average 2.7 in.

How do you get on Seventeenmile Lake?

The nearest town is Sutton, AK. From Glenn Highway mile 57.9 near Sutton, take 58 Mile Road to Seventeen Mile Blvd and Wishbone Place. The public access has a gravel lot (about 6 cars or 3 with trailers), a hardened-gravel launch 40 yards from the water, and no toilets. Most of the shore is private.

Which lakes near Seventeenmile Lake were stocked more recently?

Coyote Lake (3.1 mi), Ruby Lake (10.3 mi), and Wolf Lake (11.2 mi) were stocked more recently. Coyote Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Ruby Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Wolf Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

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