Sixmile Lake fishing

Sixmile Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout and Chinook Salmon on the stocking report. It is stocked about 1.1 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
June 13, 2025
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
38
Since 1992
Species recorded
2
Average size
9 in
Elevation
97 ft

Fish at Sixmile Lake

2 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 35 plants · last June 13, 2025 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked June 13, 2025 · avg 9.1 in · 35 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Chinook Salmon Stocked · 3 plants · last December 16, 1993

Last stocked December 16, 1993 · avg 8 in · 3 plants

Chinook Salmon species guide

How Sixmile Lake is stocked

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

No plants recorded in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011.

Fish stocked in 1992

1,933

Fish stocked in 1993

2,337

Fish stocked in 1994

1,529

Fish stocked in 1995

3,096

Fish stocked in 1996

3,110

Fish stocked in 1997

1,986

Fish stocked in 1998

2,234

Fish stocked in 1999

4,103

Fish stocked in 2000

5,066

Fish stocked in 2001

2,256

Fish stocked in 2002

2,001

Fish stocked in 2003

2,241

Fish stocked in 2004

1,898

Fish stocked in 2005

1,210

Fish stocked in 2006

480

Fish stocked in 2012

2,079

Fish stocked in 2013

2,000

Fish stocked in 2014

2,262

Fish stocked in 2015

1,780

Fish stocked in 2016

1,000

Fish stocked in 2017

1,016

Fish stocked in 2018

999

Fish stocked in 2019

1,018

Fish stocked in 2020

995

Fish stocked in 2021

508

Fish stocked in 2022

506

Fish stocked in 2023

519

Fish stocked in 2024

783

Fish stocked in 2025

515

Stocking history

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 13, 2025Rainbow Trout51510.1 inreport
May 22, 2024Rainbow Trout7839.8 inreport
June 6, 2023Rainbow Trout5199.5 inreport
May 13, 2022Rainbow Trout50610 inreport
June 9, 2021Rainbow Trout5089.8 inreport
May 11, 2020Rainbow Trout99510.3 inreport
May 7, 2019Rainbow Trout1,01810.2 inreport
May 11, 2018Rainbow Trout9999.8 inreport
May 17, 2017Rainbow Trout1,0169.4 inreport
May 9, 2016Rainbow Trout1,0009.5 inreport
May 11, 2015Rainbow Trout1,78010.1 inreport
May 13, 2014Rainbow Trout2,26210.1 inreport
June 5, 2013Rainbow Trout2,0008.1 inreport
June 12, 2012Rainbow Trout2,0797.6 inreport
June 19, 2006Rainbow Trout48011.4 inreport
May 17, 2005Rainbow Trout1,2108.9 inreport
May 12, 2004Rainbow Trout1,8989.3 inreport
May 8, 2003Rainbow Trout2,2418.6 inreport
May 23, 2002Rainbow Trout2,0018.5 inreport
May 3, 2001Rainbow Trout2,2568.7 inreport
May 26, 2000Rainbow Trout5,0667.8 inreport
July 9, 1999Rainbow Trout1,5678.2 inreport
May 24, 1999Rainbow Trout2,5368.2 inreport
May 22, 1998Rainbow Trout2,2346.6 inreport
May 6, 1997Rainbow Trout1,9869.2 inreport
July 9, 1996Rainbow Trout5948.2 inreport
June 27, 1996Rainbow Trout8448.1 inreport
June 10, 1996Rainbow Trout1,6727.6 inreport
June 30, 1995Rainbow Trout5016.4 inreport
May 18, 1995Rainbow Trout1,0058.4 inreport
May 16, 1995Rainbow Trout2,0418.1 inreport
June 16, 1994Rainbow Trout1,5298.1 inreport
December 16, 1993Chinook Salmon5437.9 inreport
December 15, 1993Chinook Salmon5227.9 inreport
June 9, 1993Rainbow Trout4288.2 inreport
May 26, 1993Rainbow Trout8448.1 inreport
October 14, 1992Chinook Salmon4238.2 inreport
May 12, 1992Rainbow Trout1,5108.1 inreport

Access and facts

On Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. From the Boniface gate follow Vandenberg Avenue 2.6 miles, then Talley Road (dirt, signed To Lakes) 1.2 miles to where it splits Upper Sixmile (east) from Lower Sixmile (west). Parking is along the road.

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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 Sixmile Lake?

Fishing Sixmile Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 35 of 38 plants on record, ahead of Chinook Salmon. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 13, 2025, averaging 9.1 in. Chinook Salmon was last stocked December 16, 1993, averaging 8 in.

When is Sixmile Lake stocked?

Last stocked June 13, 2025. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 1992, most often in May and June. No plants recorded in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011.

How big are the fish stocked at Sixmile Lake?

Stocked fish average 9 in. Rainbow Trout average 9.1 in. Chinook Salmon average 8 in.

How do you get on Sixmile Lake?

On Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. From the Boniface gate follow Vandenberg Avenue 2.6 miles, then Talley Road (dirt, signed To Lakes) 1.2 miles to where it splits Upper Sixmile (east) from Lower Sixmile (west). Parking is along the road.

Which lakes near Sixmile Lake were stocked more recently?

Otter Lake (1.3 mi), Green Lake (2.1 mi), and Ship Creek (5.6 mi) were stocked more recently. Otter Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Chinook Salmon, Green Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Chinook Salmon, and Ship Creek is also stocked with Chinook Salmon.

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