Coho Salmon Stocked · 29 plants · last June 16, 2023 Last stocked June 16, 2023 · avg 2.7 in · 29 plants
Coho Salmon species guideStrelna Lake fishing
Strelna Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout, Coho Salmon, and Chinook Salmon on the stocking report. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 1969, most often in June and August. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- June 5, 2025
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 49
- Since 1969
- Species recorded
- 3
- Average size
- 2.6 in
- Elevation
- 1,120 ft
Fish at Strelna Lake
Coho Salmon Stocked · 29 plants · last June 16, 2023 
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 19 plants · last June 5, 2025 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 Strelna Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 16 years between 1969 and 2025.
Fish stocked in 1969
85,600
Fish stocked in 1970
30,000
Fish stocked in 1971
57,300
Fish stocked in 1972
80,000
Fish stocked in 1973
95,800
Fish stocked in 1975
85,200
Fish stocked in 1977
60,060
Fish stocked in 1979
60,450
Fish stocked in 1982
85,384
Fish stocked in 1984
70,000
Fish stocked in 1987
41,462
Fish stocked in 1988
58,000
Fish stocked in 1989
58,000
Fish stocked in 1990
59,000
Fish stocked in 1992
29,400
Fish stocked in 1994
17,812
Fish stocked in 1995
40,683
Fish stocked in 1996
33,928
Fish stocked in 1997
30,066
Fish stocked in 1998
14,960
Fish stocked in 1999
48,291
Fish stocked in 2000
15,955
Fish stocked in 2001
15,000
Fish stocked in 2002
34,000
Fish stocked in 2003
15,006
Fish stocked in 2004
17,147
Fish stocked in 2007
20,000
Fish stocked in 2008
1,000
Fish stocked in 2009
5,000
Fish stocked in 2010
10,528
Fish stocked in 2011
10,340
Fish stocked in 2012
5,009
Fish stocked in 2013
5,000
Fish stocked in 2014
5,000
Fish stocked in 2015
5,000
Fish stocked in 2017
10,000
Fish stocked in 2019
12,038
Fish stocked in 2020
3,125
Fish stocked in 2021
7,632
Fish stocked in 2023
10,026
Fish stocked in 2025
4,000
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 5, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | 2.5 in | report |
| June 16, 2023 | Coho Salmon | 5,000 | 2.9 in | report |
| June 16, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 5,026 | 2.5 in | report |
| June 17, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 2.5 in | report |
| June 17, 2021 | Coho Salmon | 2,632 | 3.2 in | report |
| June 3, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 3,125 | 2.3 in | report |
| June 19, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 2.8 in | report |
| June 19, 2019 | Coho Salmon | 7,038 | 3.2 in | report |
| June 6, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 2.4 in | report |
| June 6, 2017 | Coho Salmon | 5,000 | 2.7 in | report |
| June 9, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 2.3 in | report |
| June 3, 2014 | Coho Salmon | 5,000 | 2.8 in | report |
| September 10, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 2.7 in | report |
| June 15, 2012 | Coho Salmon | 5,009 | 3.1 in | report |
| June 2, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 10,340 | 3.2 in | report |
| August 25, 2010 | Coho Salmon | 10,528 | 2.6 in | report |
| August 26, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 1.8 in | report |
| June 1, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 8.2 in | report |
| September 5, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 20,000 | 2.2 in | report |
| June 22, 2004 | Coho Salmon | 17,147 | 2.3 in | report |
| August 12, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 15,006 | 1.7 in | report |
| June 17, 2002 | Coho Salmon | 34,000 | 2.7 in | report |
| August 22, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 15,000 | 2.1 in | report |
| July 18, 2000 | Coho Salmon | 15,955 | 3.3 in | report |
| July 29, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 15,101 | 2.2 in | report |
| June 13, 1999 | Coho Salmon | 33,190 | 2.9 in | report |
| September 27, 1998 | Coho Salmon | 14,960 | 3.4 in | report |
| October 6, 1997 | Coho Salmon | 15,066 | 2.9 in | report |
| August 6, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 15,000 | 2.2 in | report |
| July 9, 1996 | Coho Salmon | 33,928 | 2.8 in | report |
| June 19, 1995 | Coho Salmon | 40,683 | 2.7 in | report |
| June 7, 1994 | Coho Salmon | 8,893 | 3.7 in | report |
| June 7, 1994 | Coho Salmon | 8,919 | 3.7 in | report |
| August 27, 1992 | Coho Salmon | 29,400 | 2.4 in | report |
| July 5, 1990 | Coho Salmon | 59,000 | 2.3 in | report |
| May 25, 1989 | Coho Salmon | 58,000 | 2.7 in | report |
| June 2, 1988 | Coho Salmon | 58,000 | 2.6 in | report |
| June 8, 1987 | Coho Salmon | 41,462 | 3.1 in | report |
| June 7, 1984 | Chinook Salmon | 70,000 | 2.3 in | report |
| June 25, 1982 | Coho Salmon | 85,384 | 2.2 in | report |
| May 23, 1979 | Coho Salmon | 60,450 | 1.6 in | report |
| July 27, 1977 | Coho Salmon | 60,060 | 2.1 in | report |
| June 25, 1975 | Coho Salmon | 85,200 | 1.5 in | report |
| June 28, 1973 | Coho Salmon | 81,600 | 1.7 in | report |
| June 26, 1973 | Coho Salmon | 14,200 | 1.7 in | report |
| August 8, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 80,000 | 1.5 in | report |
| June 8, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 57,300 | 1.8 in | report |
| August 24, 1970 | Coho Salmon | 30,000 | 2.4 in | report |
| August 14, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 85,600 | 2 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Chitina, AK
Reached from a small pullout at about mile 10.6 of the McCarthy Road east of Chitina, then a trail about 3/4 mile north to the lake. Listed by the National Park Service as one of the McCarthy Road fishing spots.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Alaska Department of Fish and Game before you go.
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Common questions
What fish are at Strelna Lake?
Fishing Strelna Lake usually means Coho Salmon: Coho Salmon accounts for 29 of 49 plants on record, ahead of Rainbow Trout and one more. Coho Salmon was last stocked June 16, 2023, averaging 2.7 in. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 5, 2025, averaging 2.6 in. Chinook Salmon was last stocked June 7, 1984, averaging 2.3 in.
When is Strelna Lake stocked?
Last stocked June 5, 2025. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 1969, most often in June and August. No plants recorded in 16 years between 1969 and 2025.
How big are the fish stocked at Strelna Lake?
Stocked fish average 2.6 in. Coho Salmon average 2.7 in. Rainbow Trout average 2.6 in. Chinook Salmon average 2.3 in.
How do you get on Strelna Lake?
The nearest town is Chitina, AK. Reached from a small pullout at about mile 10.6 of the McCarthy Road east of Chitina, then a trail about 3/4 mile north to the lake. Listed by the National Park Service as one of the McCarthy Road fishing spots.
Which lakes near Strelna Lake were stocked more recently?
Three Mile Lake (10.1 mi) and Ruth Lake (25 mi) were stocked more recently. Three Mile Lake is also stocked with Coho Salmon and Rainbow Trout and Ruth Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.