South Rolly Lake fishing

South Rolly Lake fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout on a natural lake. Also recorded: Northern pike. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 1992, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern pike.

Last stocked: June 23, 2026; Jun 23 · Rainbow Trout
Plants on record: 31; Since 1992
Species stocked: 1 (+1 also recorded)
Average size: 7.8 in
Elevation: 195 ft

Fish at South Rolly Lake

1 stocked · 1 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 31 plants · last June 23, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked June 23, 2026 · avg 7.8 in · 31 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

Northern pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Northern pike species guide

How South Rolly Lake is stocked

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

No plants recorded in 8 years between 1992 and 2026.

Fish stocked in 1992

10,770

Fish stocked in 1993

21,596

Fish stocked in 1994

21,540

Fish stocked in 1995

21,540

Fish stocked in 1996

10,615

Fish stocked in 1999

11,028

Fish stocked in 2000

5,115

Fish stocked in 2001

5,400

Fish stocked in 2002

5,268

Fish stocked in 2003

4,753

Fish stocked in 2004

4,911

Fish stocked in 2005

2,940

Fish stocked in 2006

2,702

Fish stocked in 2012

5,315

Fish stocked in 2013

5,400

Fish stocked in 2014

5,605

Fish stocked in 2015

4,783

Fish stocked in 2016

3,023

Fish stocked in 2017

2,968

Fish stocked in 2018

2,016

Fish stocked in 2020

3,113

Fish stocked in 2021

2,141

Fish stocked in 2022

2,044

Fish stocked in 2023

2,181

Fish stocked in 2024

1,945

Fish stocked in 2025

1,830

Fish stocked in 2026

1,695

Stocking history

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

Access and facts

Water type: natural lake
Nearest town: Willow, AK
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.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Alaska Department of Fish and Game before you go.

About South Rolly Lake

Photo of South Rolly Lake — Ronald Laubenstein/USFWS, Public domain

Nearest lakes

North Rolly Lake 0.7 mi last stocked June 3, 2026 Tanaina Lake 1.1 mi last stocked June 16, 2026 Rhein Lake 1.2 mi last stocked June 3, 2026 Little Lonely Lake 2.2 mi last stocked June 10, 2026 Crystal Lake 3 mi last stocked May 21, 2026

Public land at South Rolly Lake

South Rolly Lake is inside Nancy Lake State Recreation Area.

Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.

Common questions

What fish are at South Rolly Lake?

Fishing South Rolly Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. All 31 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 23, 2026, averaging 7.8 in. Northern pike is recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is South Rolly Lake stocked?

Last stocked June 23, 2026. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 1992, most often in May and June. No plants recorded in 8 years between 1992 and 2026.

How big are the fish stocked at South Rolly Lake?

Rainbow Trout stocked at South Rolly Lake average 7.8 in.

How do you get on South Rolly Lake?

The nearest town is Willow, AK. Facilities include restrooms, camping, and 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.

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