South Jans Lake fishing

Fishing at South Jans Lake 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

Plants on record

41

Since 1978

Species recorded

3

Average size

2.5 in

Elevation

2,362 ft

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How South Jans Lake is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the second week of July. In 2026 it was June 15, 2026, earlier than usual.

No plants recorded in 20 years between 1978 and 2026.

Old Road Lake (11.5 mi) was stocked more recently. Old Road Lake is also stocked with Coho Salmon and Rainbow Trout.

Fish at South Jans Lake

Fishing South Jans Lake is as likely to be for Coho Salmon and Rainbow Trout. Each accounts for 20 of 41 plants on record.

Coho Salmon 20 plants
Plants
20 of 41
Last stocked
June 15, 2026
Average length
2.7 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Coho Salmon guide.

Rainbow Trout 20 plants
Plants
20 of 41
Last stocked
June 15, 2026
Average length
2.2 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Chinook Salmon 1 plant
Plants
1 of 41
Last stocked
June 7, 1984
Average length
2.3 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Chinook Salmon guide.

Fish stocked per year

  • 20,0001978
  • 14,9801981
  • 20,0001984
  • 25,0001985
  • 20,0411987
  • 20,0241989
  • 21,0001990
  • 40,0001991
  • 20,0001992
  • 40,4001993
  • 13,0001994
  • 41,0001995
  • 15,1511996
  • 40,0851997
  • 19,9471998
  • 40,2381999
  • 19,9832000
  • 20,0002001
  • 14,0052004
  • 8,0592006
  • 19,0002008
  • 29,7442010
  • 4,8782012
  • 15,0032014
  • 13,5842016
  • 13,0002018
  • 15,1732022
  • 13,0052024
  • 12,2072026

Stocking history

Showing 15 of 41 plants Showing 41 plants

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
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
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Species stocked here

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.

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