Rainbow Trout Stocked · 32 plants · last May 15, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Shaw Pond fishing
Shaw Pond fishing has Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout, and Arctic Char on the stocking report. Also recorded: Longnose Sucker. It is stocked about 1.2 times a year since 1989, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- May 15, 2026
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 47
- Since 1989
- Species stocked
- 3 (+1 also recorded)
- Average size
- 7.8 in
- Elevation
- 900 ft
Fish at Shaw Pond
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 32 plants · last May 15, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Arctic Char Stocked · 13 plants · last May 13, 2021
Last stocked May 13, 2021 · avg 6.1 in · 13 plants
Coho Salmon Stocked · 2 plants · last May 22, 1995 Last stocked May 22, 1995 · avg 3.1 in · 2 plants
Coho Salmon species guide Longnose Sucker Confirmed present
How Shaw Pond is stocked
No plants recorded in 1990, 1991, 1998, 2001, and 2006.
Fish stocked in 1989
216,845
Fish stocked in 1992
600
Fish stocked in 1993
350
Fish stocked in 1994
600
Fish stocked in 1995
1,810
Fish stocked in 1996
1,600
Fish stocked in 1997
1,349
Fish stocked in 1999
1,359
Fish stocked in 2000
1,091
Fish stocked in 2002
939
Fish stocked in 2003
1,000
Fish stocked in 2004
1,248
Fish stocked in 2005
300
Fish stocked in 2007
1,378
Fish stocked in 2008
1,000
Fish stocked in 2009
1,303
Fish stocked in 2010
1,000
Fish stocked in 2011
300
Fish stocked in 2012
1,533
Fish stocked in 2013
1,003
Fish stocked in 2014
1,571
Fish stocked in 2015
795
Fish stocked in 2016
1,290
Fish stocked in 2017
988
Fish stocked in 2018
999
Fish stocked in 2019
1,004
Fish stocked in 2020
987
Fish stocked in 2021
1,335
Fish stocked in 2022
1,076
Fish stocked in 2023
1,021
Fish stocked in 2024
1,037
Fish stocked in 2025
1,014
Fish stocked in 2026
1,002
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 1,002 | 10 in | report |
| May 12, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 1,014 | 10.2 in | report |
| May 15, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 1,037 | 10 in | report |
| May 25, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 1,021 | 10.4 in | report |
| May 25, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 1,076 | 10.2 in | report |
| May 13, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 1,031 | 10.4 in | report |
| May 13, 2021 | Arctic Char | 304 | 9.8 in | report |
| May 13, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 987 | 10.2 in | report |
| May 29, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 1,004 | 10.4 in | report |
| May 31, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 999 | 10 in | report |
| May 10, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 988 | 9.8 in | report |
| May 12, 2016 | Arctic Char | 300 | 9.6 in | report |
| May 3, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 990 | 8.9 in | report |
| May 19, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 795 | 9.9 in | report |
| May 19, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 1,571 | 8.9 in | report |
| June 10, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 1,003 | 9.1 in | report |
| June 12, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 990 | 7.6 in | report |
| June 1, 2012 | Arctic Char | 543 | 11 in | report |
| August 23, 2011 | Arctic Char | 300 | 7.2 in | report |
| May 17, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 5.6 in | report |
| August 14, 2009 | Arctic Char | 303 | 2.7 in | report |
| May 15, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 5.4 in | report |
| May 28, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 6.3 in | report |
| August 23, 2007 | Arctic Char | 267 | 2.8 in | report |
| May 30, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 1,111 | 5.7 in | report |
| August 24, 2005 | Arctic Char | 300 | 3.6 in | report |
| August 19, 2004 | Arctic Char | 300 | 2.6 in | report |
| May 28, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 948 | 8.7 in | report |
| June 23, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 9.3 in | report |
| June 19, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 939 | 9.1 in | report |
| June 12, 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 1,091 | 8.5 in | report |
| September 22, 1999 | Arctic Char | 359 | 4.5 in | report |
| May 26, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 9.3 in | report |
| May 29, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 202 | 9.3 in | report |
| May 29, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 1,147 | 9.1 in | report |
| September 25, 1996 | Arctic Char | 300 | 4.4 in | report |
| June 25, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 1,300 | 8.2 in | report |
| October 2, 1995 | Arctic Char | 300 | 8.5 in | report |
| August 4, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 310 | 8.7 in | report |
| August 1, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 700 | 8.7 in | report |
| May 22, 1995 | Coho Salmon | 500 | 5.1 in | report |
| August 31, 1994 | Arctic Char | 300 | 6.1 in | report |
| June 14, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | 8.4 in | report |
| July 7, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 350 | 8.1 in | report |
| September 21, 1992 | Arctic Char | 300 | 6.7 in | report |
| June 25, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | 8 in | report |
| April 26, 1989 | Coho Salmon | 216,845 | 1.1 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Delta Junction, AK
Right beside the Richardson Highway at mile 287, just northwest of Shaw Creek, with a gravel parking area at the pond. ADF&G also calls it Dead Dog Pit: landlocked, about 26 acres, 5.7 meters (19 feet) at its deepest, no facilities.
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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 Shaw Pond?
Fishing Shaw Pond usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 32 of 47 plants on record, ahead of Arctic Char and one more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 15, 2026, averaging 8.8 in. Arctic Char was last stocked May 13, 2021, averaging 6.1 in. Coho Salmon was last stocked May 22, 1995, averaging 3.1 in. Longnose Sucker is recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Shaw Pond stocked?
Last stocked May 15, 2026. It is stocked about 1.2 times a year since 1989, most often in May and June. No plants recorded in 1990, 1991, 1998, 2001, and 2006.
How big are the fish stocked at Shaw Pond?
Stocked fish average 7.8 in. Rainbow Trout average 8.8 in. Arctic Char average 6.1 in. Coho Salmon average 3.1 in.
How do you get on Shaw Pond?
The nearest town is Delta Junction, AK. Right beside the Richardson Highway at mile 287, just northwest of Shaw Creek, with a gravel parking area at the pond. ADF&G also calls it Dead Dog Pit: landlocked, about 26 acres, 5.7 meters (19 feet) at its deepest, no facilities.
Which lakes near Shaw Pond were stocked more recently?
Rainbow Lake (8.9 mi) and Quartz Lake (9.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Rainbow Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Quartz Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Coho Salmon, and Arctic Char.