Last stocked
June 25, 2026
Plants on record
6
Since 2001
Species recorded
2
Average size
3.4 in
Elevation
2,681 ft
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Eagle River, AK
Reached via the Upper South Fork Eagle River Trailhead in Chugach State Park (off Hiland Road near Eagle River): a moderate, roughly 10.7-mile round-trip hike up the South Fork Eagle River valley.
Sources: shore_notes , nearest_town , photos
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How Symphony Lake is stocked
The first plant of the year usually falls in the second week of July. In 2026 it was June 25, 2026, earlier than usual.
No plants recorded in 20 years between 2001 and 2026.
Cheney Lake (12.8 mi) was stocked more recently. Cheney Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.
Fish at Symphony Lake
Fishing Symphony Lake is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 4 of 6 plants on record, ahead of Arctic Grayling.
Rainbow Trout 4 plants
- Plants
- 4 of 6
- Last stocked
- June 25, 2026
- Average length
- 2.6 in
Arctic Grayling 2 plants
- Plants
- 2 of 6
- Last stocked
- September 12, 2003
- Average length
- 5 in
Fish stocked per year
- 2,9362001
- 4,2392003
- 5002020
- 5002022
- 5002024
- 5002026
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 25, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 2.6 in | report |
| June 20, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 2.4 in | report |
| June 24, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 2.5 in | report |
| July 15, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 3 in | report |
| September 12, 2003 | Arctic Grayling | 4,239 | 2.7 in | report |
| July 11, 2001 | Arctic Grayling | 2,936 | 7.2 in | report |
Species stocked here
Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.