South Rolly Lake fishing

Fishing at South Rolly Lake is on a natural lake, stocked with Rainbow Trout. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 1992, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

Last stocked

June 23, 2026

Plants on record

31

Since 1992

Species recorded

1

Average size

7.8 in

Elevation

195 ft

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Nearest town
Willow, AK
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
ADA accessible
No
Facilities
restrooms, camping, dock

At the end of Nancy Lake Parkway, 6.5 miles off the Parks Highway (mile 67.3), about 90 minutes north of Anchorage. Has a small boat launch, 98 campsites, toilets, and picnic shelters, but no ADA-accessible facilities.

Sources: water_type , access.shore , access.boat_ramp , access.ada , shore_notes , nearest_town , facilities , fishing_notes , watch_outs

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How South Rolly Lake is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the last week of May. In 2026 it was June 23, 2026, later than usual.

No plants recorded in 8 years between 1992 and 2026.

Fish at South Rolly Lake

Fishing South Rolly Lake is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. All 31 plants on record are Rainbow Trout.

Rainbow Trout 31 plants
Plants
31 of 31
Last stocked
June 23, 2026
Average length
7.8 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Fishing South Rolly Lake

South Rolly Lake is located within the Nancy Lake State Recreation Area. The recreation area is home to a variety of fish species, and some are actively stocked in the waterways by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. Ice fishing is popular on many of the lakes.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org

What to watch for

Visitors are advised to use caution as conditions on the lakes can change rapidly, and temperatures can get as low as -40 °F.

Fish stocked per year

  • 10,7701992
  • 21,5961993
  • 21,5401994
  • 21,5401995
  • 10,6151996
  • 11,0281999
  • 5,1152000
  • 5,4002001
  • 5,2682002
  • 4,7532003
  • 4,9112004
  • 2,9402005
  • 2,7022006
  • 5,3152012
  • 5,4002013
  • 5,6052014
  • 4,7832015
  • 3,0232016
  • 2,9682017
  • 2,0162018
  • 3,1132020
  • 2,1412021
  • 2,0442022
  • 2,1812023
  • 1,9452024
  • 1,8302025
  • 1,6952026

Stocking history

Showing 15 of 31 plants Showing 31 plants

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 23, 2026 Rainbow Trout 1,695 10.4 in report
June 18, 2025 Rainbow Trout 1,830 10.1 in report
June 12, 2024 Rainbow Trout 1,945 9.5 in report
June 22, 2023 Rainbow Trout 2,181 9.4 in report
June 6, 2022 Rainbow Trout 2,044 9.9 in report
June 9, 2021 Rainbow Trout 2,141 9.8 in report
May 13, 2020 Rainbow Trout 3,113 10.3 in report
May 17, 2018 Rainbow Trout 2,016 8.9 in report
May 16, 2017 Rainbow Trout 2,968 9.4 in report
May 12, 2016 Rainbow Trout 3,023 8.8 in report
May 14, 2015 Rainbow Trout 4,783 10.1 in report
May 27, 2014 Rainbow Trout 5,605 8.4 in report
June 6, 2013 Rainbow Trout 5,400 8.1 in report
May 24, 2012 Rainbow Trout 5,315 7.5 in report
May 25, 2006 Rainbow Trout 2,702 10.8 in report
June 3, 2005 Rainbow Trout 2,940 8.8 in report
May 11, 2004 Rainbow Trout 4,911 8.4 in report
May 21, 2003 Rainbow Trout 4,753 9.1 in report
May 30, 2002 Rainbow Trout 5,268 8.6 in report
May 18, 2001 Rainbow Trout 2,700 8.3 in report
May 18, 2001 Rainbow Trout 2,700 8.4 in report
May 25, 2000 Rainbow Trout 5,115 8.1 in report
September 27, 1999 Rainbow Trout 3,044 7.9 in report
July 30, 1999 Rainbow Trout 2,570 7.3 in report
July 20, 1999 Rainbow Trout 2,197 7.2 in report
May 25, 1999 Rainbow Trout 3,217 8.1 in report
August 16, 1996 Rainbow Trout 10,615 2.5 in report
July 26, 1995 Rainbow Trout 21,540 2 in report
July 12, 1994 Rainbow Trout 21,540 1.8 in report
July 28, 1993 Rainbow Trout 21,596 1.9 in report
July 14, 1992 Rainbow Trout 10,770 2 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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