Coho Salmon Stocked · 20 plants · last June 15, 2026 Last stocked June 15, 2026 · avg 2.7 in · 20 plants
Coho Salmon species guideSouth Jans Lake fishing
South Jans Lake fishing has Coho Salmon, Chinook Salmon, and Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 1978, most often in June and August. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- June 15, 2026
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 41
- Since 1978
- Species recorded
- 3
- Average size
- 2.5 in
- Elevation
- 2,362 ft
Fish at South Jans Lake
Coho Salmon Stocked · 20 plants · last June 15, 2026 
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 20 plants · last June 15, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk 
Chinook Salmon Stocked · 1 plant · last June 7, 1984 Last stocked June 7, 1984 · avg 2.3 in · 1 plant
Chinook Salmon species guideHow South Jans Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 20 years between 1978 and 2026.
Fish stocked in 1978
20,000
Fish stocked in 1981
14,980
Fish stocked in 1984
20,000
Fish stocked in 1985
25,000
Fish stocked in 1987
20,041
Fish stocked in 1989
20,024
Fish stocked in 1990
21,000
Fish stocked in 1991
40,000
Fish stocked in 1992
20,000
Fish stocked in 1993
40,400
Fish stocked in 1994
13,000
Fish stocked in 1995
41,000
Fish stocked in 1996
15,151
Fish stocked in 1997
40,085
Fish stocked in 1998
19,947
Fish stocked in 1999
40,238
Fish stocked in 2000
19,983
Fish stocked in 2001
20,000
Fish stocked in 2004
14,005
Fish stocked in 2006
8,059
Fish stocked in 2008
19,000
Fish stocked in 2010
29,744
Fish stocked in 2012
4,878
Fish stocked in 2014
15,003
Fish stocked in 2016
13,584
Fish stocked in 2018
13,000
Fish stocked in 2022
15,173
Fish stocked in 2024
13,005
Fish stocked in 2026
12,207
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 15, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 8,000 | 2.2 in | report |
| June 15, 2026 | Coho Salmon | 4,207 | 2.9 in | report |
| June 17, 2024 | Coho Salmon | 4,997 | 2.7 in | report |
| June 17, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 8,008 | 2.4 in | report |
| June 16, 2022 | Coho Salmon | 7,173 | 2.9 in | report |
| June 16, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 8,000 | 2.4 in | report |
| June 14, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 8,000 | 2.4 in | report |
| June 14, 2018 | Coho Salmon | 5,000 | 2.9 in | report |
| June 2, 2016 | Coho Salmon | 5,871 | 3 in | report |
| June 2, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 7,713 | 2.4 in | report |
| June 17, 2014 | Coho Salmon | 5,000 | 3 in | report |
| June 17, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 10,003 | 2.7 in | report |
| October 3, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 4,878 | 3 in | report |
| August 24, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 10,141 | 2 in | report |
| August 24, 2010 | Coho Salmon | 19,603 | 2.6 in | report |
| August 26, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 19,000 | 1.8 in | report |
| September 8, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 8,059 | 2 in | report |
| August 6, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 14,005 | 1.9 in | report |
| August 3, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 20,000 | 1.7 in | report |
| July 14, 2000 | Coho Salmon | 19,983 | 3.4 in | report |
| August 20, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 20,000 | 2.4 in | report |
| June 13, 1999 | Coho Salmon | 20,238 | 2.9 in | report |
| September 27, 1998 | Coho Salmon | 19,947 | 3.4 in | report |
| October 6, 1997 | Coho Salmon | 20,079 | 2.9 in | report |
| July 24, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 20,006 | 1.8 in | report |
| July 9, 1996 | Coho Salmon | 15,151 | 2.8 in | report |
| August 3, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 20,741 | 2.2 in | report |
| June 19, 1995 | Coho Salmon | 20,259 | 2.7 in | report |
| May 30, 1994 | Coho Salmon | 13,000 | 3.6 in | report |
| July 23, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 20,000 | 1.8 in | report |
| June 21, 1993 | Coho Salmon | 20,400 | 1.6 in | report |
| August 27, 1992 | Coho Salmon | 20,000 | 2.4 in | report |
| July 15, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 20,000 | 2 in | report |
| July 14, 1991 | Coho Salmon | 20,000 | 1.8 in | report |
| July 9, 1990 | Coho Salmon | 21,000 | 2.4 in | report |
| July 14, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 20,024 | 1.9 in | report |
| August 12, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 20,041 | 2.3 in | report |
| September 17, 1985 | Rainbow Trout | 25,000 | 2.4 in | report |
| June 7, 1984 | Chinook Salmon | 20,000 | 2.3 in | report |
| June 10, 1981 | Coho Salmon | 14,980 | 2.3 in | report |
| August 18, 1978 | Coho Salmon | 20,000 | 2.6 in | report |
Access and facts
Remote 85-acre lake about 7 km east of Lake Louise, reached by an 11 km winter trail from Lake Louise Road. Maximum depth is about 28 ft (8.5 m).
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Common questions
What fish are at South Jans Lake?
Fishing South Jans Lake is as likely for Coho Salmon and Rainbow Trout. Each accounts for 20 of 41 plants on record. Coho Salmon was last stocked June 15, 2026, averaging 2.7 in. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 15, 2026, averaging 2.2 in. Chinook Salmon was last stocked June 7, 1984, averaging 2.3 in.
When is South Jans Lake stocked?
Last stocked June 15, 2026. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 1978, most often in June and August. No plants recorded in 20 years between 1978 and 2026.
How big are the fish stocked at South Jans Lake?
Stocked fish average 2.5 in. Coho Salmon average 2.7 in. Rainbow Trout average 2.2 in. Chinook Salmon average 2.3 in.
How do you get on South Jans Lake?
Remote 85-acre lake about 7 km east of Lake Louise, reached by an 11 km winter trail from Lake Louise Road. Maximum depth is about 28 ft (8.5 m).
Which lakes near South Jans Lake were stocked more recently?
Old Road Lake (11.5 mi) was stocked more recently. Old Road Lake is also stocked with Coho Salmon and Rainbow Trout.