Rainbow Trout Stocked · 4 plants · last June 25, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Symphony Lake fishing
Symphony Lake fishing has Arctic Grayling and Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 0.2 times a year since 2001, most often in June and July. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- June 25, 2026
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 6
- Since 2001
- Species recorded
- 2
- Average size
- 3.4 in
- Elevation
- 2,681 ft
Fish at Symphony Lake
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 4 plants · last June 25, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk 
Arctic Grayling Stocked · 2 plants · last September 12, 2003 Last stocked September 12, 2003 · avg 5 in · 2 plants
Arctic Grayling species guideHow Symphony Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 20 years between 2001 and 2026.
Fish stocked in 2001
2,936
Fish stocked in 2003
4,239
Fish stocked in 2020
500
Fish stocked in 2022
500
Fish stocked in 2024
500
Fish stocked in 2026
500
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 |
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.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Alaska Department of Fish and Game before you go.
About Symphony Lake
Nearest lakes
Public land at Symphony Lake
Symphony Lake is inside Chugach State Park.
Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.
Common questions
What fish are at Symphony Lake?
Fishing Symphony Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 4 of 6 plants on record, ahead of Arctic Grayling. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 25, 2026, averaging 2.6 in. Arctic Grayling was last stocked September 12, 2003, averaging 5 in.
When is Symphony Lake stocked?
Last stocked June 25, 2026. It is stocked about 0.2 times a year since 2001, most often in June and July. No plants recorded in 20 years between 2001 and 2026.
How big are the fish stocked at Symphony Lake?
Stocked fish average 3.4 in. Rainbow Trout average 2.6 in. Arctic Grayling average 5 in.
How do you get on Symphony Lake?
The nearest town is 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.
Which lakes near Symphony Lake were stocked more recently?
Cheney Lake (12.8 mi) was stocked more recently. Cheney Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.