Arctic Char Stocked · 17 plants · last September 23, 2025
Last stocked September 23, 2025 · avg 3.9 in · 17 plants
Sheefish Lake fishing
Sheefish Lake fishing has Sheefish, Arctic Grayling, Lake Trout, Arctic Char, Chinook Salmon, and Salmonid Hybrid on the stocking report. Also recorded: Slimy Sculpin and Rainbow Trout. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 1977, most often in June and September. Species guides list dawn for Lake Trout and dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout.
- Last stocked
- September 23, 2025
- · Arctic Char
- Plants on record
- 37
- Since 1977
- Species stocked
- 6 (+2 also recorded)
- Average size
- 4.5 in
- Elevation
- 1,523 ft
Fish at Sheefish Lake
Arctic Grayling Stocked · 15 plants · last June 2, 2020 Last stocked June 2, 2020 · avg 4.9 in · 15 plants
Arctic Grayling species guide
Lake Trout Stocked · 2 plants · last June 5, 1989 Best: dawn 
Chinook Salmon Stocked · 1 plant · last October 17, 2000 Last stocked October 17, 2000 · avg 8.3 in · 1 plant
Chinook Salmon species guide Salmonid Hybrid Stocked · 1 plant · last October 17, 2000
Last stocked October 17, 2000 · avg 9.4 in · 1 plant
Sheefish Stocked · 1 plant · last February 1, 1977
Last stocked February 1, 1977 · avg 0.4 in · 1 plant
Slimy Sculpin Confirmed present
Rainbow Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Rainbow Trout species guideHow Sheefish Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 19 years between 1977 and 2025.
Fish stocked in 1977
10,000
Fish stocked in 1986
11,000
Fish stocked in 1987
10,000
Fish stocked in 1988
1,600
Fish stocked in 1989
800
Fish stocked in 1991
800
Fish stocked in 1992
1,600
Fish stocked in 1993
1,600
Fish stocked in 1994
1,600
Fish stocked in 1996
800
Fish stocked in 1997
800
Fish stocked in 2000
907
Fish stocked in 2001
440
Fish stocked in 2002
913
Fish stocked in 2004
700
Fish stocked in 2005
700
Fish stocked in 2006
700
Fish stocked in 2008
700
Fish stocked in 2010
395
Fish stocked in 2011
357
Fish stocked in 2013
450
Fish stocked in 2014
100
Fish stocked in 2015
750
Fish stocked in 2017
350
Fish stocked in 2018
421
Fish stocked in 2019
759
Fish stocked in 2020
418
Fish stocked in 2021
352
Fish stocked in 2023
352
Fish stocked in 2025
350
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 23, 2025 | Arctic Char | 350 | 5.5 in | report |
| September 20, 2023 | Arctic Char | 352 | 4.7 in | report |
| September 21, 2021 | Arctic Char | 352 | 4.9 in | report |
| June 2, 2020 | Arctic Grayling | 418 | 7.9 in | report |
| September 4, 2019 | Arctic Char | 353 | 5.1 in | report |
| June 11, 2019 | Arctic Grayling | 406 | 7.7 in | report |
| June 6, 2018 | Arctic Grayling | 421 | 8 in | report |
| August 29, 2017 | Arctic Char | 350 | 4.3 in | report |
| September 2, 2015 | Arctic Char | 350 | 4.8 in | report |
| May 28, 2015 | Arctic Grayling | 400 | 8.1 in | report |
| May 29, 2014 | Arctic Grayling | 100 | 7.8 in | report |
| August 26, 2013 | Arctic Char | 350 | 4.4 in | report |
| June 20, 2013 | Arctic Grayling | 100 | 9.1 in | report |
| September 1, 2011 | Arctic Char | 357 | 4 in | report |
| August 23, 2010 | Arctic Char | 395 | 2.7 in | report |
| August 14, 2008 | Arctic Char | 700 | 3.3 in | report |
| August 30, 2006 | Arctic Char | 700 | 3.4 in | report |
| August 24, 2005 | Arctic Char | 700 | 3.6 in | report |
| August 19, 2004 | Arctic Char | 700 | 2.6 in | report |
| September 4, 2002 | Arctic Char | 913 | 3.6 in | report |
| June 28, 2001 | Arctic Grayling | 440 | 7.2 in | report |
| October 17, 2000 | Salmonid Hybrid | 469 | 9.4 in | report |
| October 17, 2000 | Chinook Salmon | 438 | 8.3 in | report |
| June 6, 1997 | Arctic Char | 800 | 1.7 in | report |
| September 24, 1996 | Arctic Grayling | 800 | 2.6 in | report |
| June 22, 1994 | Arctic Char | 1,600 | 4 in | report |
| September 23, 1993 | Arctic Grayling | 1,600 | 2.9 in | report |
| June 22, 1992 | Arctic Char | 1,600 | 3.8 in | report |
| September 16, 1991 | Arctic Grayling | 800 | 3 in | report |
| June 5, 1989 | Lake Trout | 800 | 3.3 in | report |
| September 12, 1988 | Arctic Grayling | 800 | 2.8 in | report |
| June 14, 1988 | Lake Trout | 800 | 2.8 in | report |
| June 15, 1987 | Arctic Grayling | 10,000 | 0.4 in | report |
| September 24, 1986 | Arctic Grayling | 500 | 3.2 in | report |
| September 5, 1986 | Arctic Grayling | 500 | 3 in | report |
| June 11, 1986 | Arctic Grayling | 10,000 | 0.5 in | report |
| February 1, 1977 | Sheefish | 10,000 | 0.4 in | report |
Access and facts
On the Fort Greely military reservation. From Richardson Highway mile 257.6 take Meadows Road west 2 miles, turn east on Wahlgren Road; the trailhead is at the curve. Walk 0.3 mile northeast, then 0.5 mile northeast at the fork. About 7 acres, no facilities.
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Common questions
What fish are at Sheefish Lake?
Fishing Sheefish Lake usually means Arctic Char: Arctic Char accounts for 17 of 37 plants on record, ahead of Arctic Grayling and 4 more. Arctic Char was last stocked September 23, 2025, averaging 3.9 in. Arctic Grayling was last stocked June 2, 2020, averaging 4.9 in. Lake Trout was last stocked June 5, 1989, averaging 3.1 in. Chinook Salmon was last stocked October 17, 2000, averaging 8.3 in. 2 more species are on the stocking report. Slimy Sculpin and Rainbow Trout are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Sheefish Lake stocked?
Last stocked September 23, 2025. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 1977, most often in June and September. No plants recorded in 19 years between 1977 and 2025.
How big are the fish stocked at Sheefish Lake?
Stocked fish average 4.5 in. Arctic Char average 3.9 in. Arctic Grayling average 4.9 in. Lake Trout average 3.1 in. Chinook Salmon average 8.3 in.
How do you get on Sheefish Lake?
On the Fort Greely military reservation. From Richardson Highway mile 257.6 take Meadows Road west 2 miles, turn east on Wahlgren Road; the trailhead is at the curve. Walk 0.3 mile northeast, then 0.5 mile northeast at the fork. About 7 acres, no facilities.
Which lakes near Sheefish Lake were stocked more recently?
Bullwinkle Lake (0.3 mi) and Bolio Lake (1.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Bullwinkle Lake is also stocked with Sheefish, Lake Trout, and Arctic Char and Bolio Lake is also stocked with Arctic Grayling, Chinook Salmon, Lake Trout, and Arctic Char.