South Twin Lake fishing

Fishing at South Twin Lake is on a natural lake, stocked with Rainbow Trout, Coho Salmon, and Chinook Salmon. It is stocked about 0.7 times a year since 1966, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

Last stocked

May 22, 2026

Plants on record

45

Since 1966

Species recorded

3

Average size

6 in

Elevation

1,694 ft

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Nearest town
Delta Junction, AK

Stocked lake inside the Army's Donnelly Training Area near Delta Junction. Since it sits on military land, anglers must get a Recreation Access Permit (RAP) before fishing here.

Sources: water_type , shore_notes , nearest_town

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How South Twin Lake is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the third week of June. In 2026 it was May 22, 2026, earlier than usual.

No plants recorded in 19 years between 1966 and 2026.

Doc Lake (0.6 mi) was stocked more recently. Doc Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Coho Salmon, and Chinook Salmon.

Fish at South Twin Lake

Fishing South Twin Lake is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 39 of 45 plants on record, ahead of Coho Salmon and one more.

Rainbow Trout 39 plants
Plants
39 of 45
Last stocked
May 22, 2026
Average length
6.3 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Coho Salmon 5 plants
Plants
5 of 45
Last stocked
May 23, 1995
Average length
3.4 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Coho Salmon guide.

Chinook Salmon 1 plant
Plants
1 of 45
Last stocked
June 18, 1985
Average length
4.8 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Chinook Salmon guide.

Fish stocked per year

  • 4,0001966
  • 6,3001973
  • 6,0001976
  • 6,0001978
  • 4,9901980
  • 4,0001982
  • 5001985
  • 4,0001986
  • 4,0001987
  • 4,0001988
  • 4,0001989
  • 8,0001991
  • 4,0001992
  • 4,0631993
  • 4,7321994
  • 6,0001995
  • 4,0001996
  • 4,3761997
  • 4,0001998
  • 4,4441999
  • 5002001
  • 5262003
  • 8492004
  • 7202007
  • 8002008
  • 8002009
  • 8002010
  • 6502012
  • 5002013
  • 5002014
  • 4842015
  • 5722016
  • 4962017
  • 5002018
  • 5012019
  • 4992020
  • 5342021
  • 5042022
  • 5112023
  • 5002024
  • 5132025
  • 5692026

Stocking history

Showing 15 of 45 plants Showing 45 plants

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
May 22, 2026 Rainbow Trout 569 10.3 in report
May 12, 2025 Rainbow Trout 513 10.2 in report
May 23, 2024 Rainbow Trout 500 10.6 in report
May 30, 2023 Rainbow Trout 511 10.3 in report
June 3, 2022 Rainbow Trout 504 9.9 in report
June 4, 2021 Rainbow Trout 534 10.3 in report
May 22, 2020 Rainbow Trout 499 10.4 in report
June 3, 2019 Rainbow Trout 501 10.6 in report
June 4, 2018 Rainbow Trout 500 10.4 in report
May 16, 2017 Rainbow Trout 496 9.7 in report
May 4, 2016 Rainbow Trout 572 8.8 in report
May 21, 2015 Rainbow Trout 484 9.7 in report
May 29, 2014 Rainbow Trout 500 8.5 in report
June 26, 2013 Rainbow Trout 500 8.7 in report
June 20, 2012 Rainbow Trout 650 6.8 in report
May 25, 2010 Rainbow Trout 800 4.8 in report
May 28, 2009 Rainbow Trout 800 5.4 in report
June 4, 2008 Rainbow Trout 800 6.2 in report
May 30, 2007 Rainbow Trout 720 5.5 in report
July 19, 2004 Rainbow Trout 199 10.8 in report
June 22, 2004 Rainbow Trout 150 9 in report
May 28, 2004 Rainbow Trout 500 9.1 in report
June 23, 2003 Rainbow Trout 526 9.3 in report
June 28, 2001 Rainbow Trout 500 8.5 in report
August 9, 1999 Rainbow Trout 4,444 2.2 in report
August 19, 1998 Rainbow Trout 4,000 2.3 in report
August 20, 1997 Rainbow Trout 4,376 2.4 in report
August 7, 1996 Rainbow Trout 4,000 2.3 in report
July 18, 1995 Rainbow Trout 4,000 1.8 in report
May 23, 1995 Coho Salmon 2,000 5.1 in report
July 27, 1994 Rainbow Trout 4,732 2.4 in report
July 20, 1993 Rainbow Trout 4,063 2.2 in report
July 16, 1992 Rainbow Trout 4,000 2.1 in report
July 31, 1991 Rainbow Trout 8,000 2.1 in report
August 8, 1989 Rainbow Trout 4,000 1.8 in report
August 17, 1988 Rainbow Trout 4,000 1.8 in report
August 25, 1987 Rainbow Trout 4,000 2.2 in report
August 21, 1986 Rainbow Trout 4,000 2.1 in report
June 18, 1985 Chinook Salmon 500 4.8 in report
September 16, 1982 Rainbow Trout 4,000 2.6 in report
May 27, 1980 Coho Salmon 4,990 2.5 in report
August 15, 1978 Coho Salmon 6,000 3.3 in report
August 24, 1976 Coho Salmon 6,000 3.2 in report
September 20, 1973 Coho Salmon 6,300 3 in report
August 2, 1966 Rainbow Trout 4,000 1.8 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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