Thetis Lake fishing

Thetis Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 1984, most often in June and August. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked: June 8, 2026; Jun 08 · Rainbow Trout
Plants on record: 34; Since 1984
Species recorded: 1
Average size: 2.4 in
Elevation: 108 ft

Fish at Thetis Lake

1 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 34 plants · last June 8, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked June 8, 2026 · avg 2.4 in · 34 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

How Thetis Lake is stocked

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

No plants recorded in 10 years between 1984 and 2026.

Fish stocked in 1984

15,000

Fish stocked in 1986

11,400

Fish stocked in 1988

15,000

Fish stocked in 1990

15,000

Fish stocked in 1992

15,000

Fish stocked in 1994

15,231

Fish stocked in 1996

15,000

Fish stocked in 2000

9,000

Fish stocked in 2002

7,352

Fish stocked in 2003

4,600

Fish stocked in 2004

4,566

Fish stocked in 2005

2,760

Fish stocked in 2006

3,821

Fish stocked in 2007

4,979

Fish stocked in 2008

4,500

Fish stocked in 2009

11,409

Fish stocked in 2010

4,500

Fish stocked in 2011

5,134

Fish stocked in 2012

5,977

Fish stocked in 2013

4,600

Fish stocked in 2014

4,500

Fish stocked in 2015

4,374

Fish stocked in 2016

3,011

Fish stocked in 2017

3,244

Fish stocked in 2018

2,999

Fish stocked in 2019

2,848

Fish stocked in 2020

2,702

Fish stocked in 2021

2,851

Fish stocked in 2022

3,000

Fish stocked in 2023

3,300

Fish stocked in 2024

4,000

Fish stocked in 2025

3,000

Fish stocked in 2026

3,000

Stocking history

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
June 8, 2026	Rainbow Trout	3,000	2.6 in	report
May 30, 2025	Rainbow Trout	3,000	2.6 in	report
June 10, 2024	Rainbow Trout	4,000	2.6 in	report
June 2, 2023	Rainbow Trout	3,300	2.4 in	report
June 1, 2022	Rainbow Trout	3,000	2.4 in	report
June 4, 2021	Rainbow Trout	2,851	2.9 in	report
May 20, 2020	Rainbow Trout	2,702	2.5 in	report
June 4, 2019	Rainbow Trout	2,848	2.8 in	report
June 6, 2018	Rainbow Trout	2,999	2.8 in	report
June 7, 2017	Rainbow Trout	3,244	2.5 in	report
June 15, 2016	Rainbow Trout	3,011	2.5 in	report
July 1, 2015	Rainbow Trout	4,374	3.2 in	report
June 11, 2014	Rainbow Trout	4,500	2.8 in	report
June 27, 2013	Rainbow Trout	4,600	3 in	report
September 20, 2012	Rainbow Trout	5,977	2.7 in	report
September 21, 2011	Rainbow Trout	5,134	2.5 in	report
August 19, 2010	Rainbow Trout	4,500	1.8 in	report
August 28, 2009	Rainbow Trout	6,440	1.8 in	report
August 6, 2009	Rainbow Trout	4,969	3.8 in	report
August 21, 2008	Rainbow Trout	4,500	1.9 in	report
August 27, 2007	Rainbow Trout	4,979	2 in	report
September 7, 2006	Rainbow Trout	3,821	2.1 in	report
August 30, 2005	Rainbow Trout	2,760	2.2 in	report
August 13, 2004	Rainbow Trout	4,566	2 in	report
August 14, 2003	Rainbow Trout	4,600	1.9 in	report
August 16, 2002	Rainbow Trout	7,352	2 in	report
August 9, 2000	Rainbow Trout	9,000	2.1 in	report
July 18, 1996	Rainbow Trout	15,000	1.8 in	report
July 7, 1994	Rainbow Trout	15,231	1.9 in	report
July 15, 1992	Rainbow Trout	15,000	2 in	report
July 11, 1990	Rainbow Trout	15,000	2.1 in	report
August 2, 1988	Rainbow Trout	15,000	1.9 in	report
September 10, 1986	Rainbow Trout	11,400	2.4 in	report
July 23, 1984	Rainbow Trout	15,000	2 in	report

Access and facts

Nearest town: Nikiski, AK

From Kenai Spur Hwy take Island Lake Rd 2.3 mi, left on Pipeline Rd 0.7 mi, left on Moose Run Rd 0.8 mi, right on Wapiti Rd 0.1 mi to the access road on the left. Parking and a boat launch; ADF&G recommends 4-wheel drive to launch. Shallow lake, about 11 ft at its deepest.

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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 Thetis Lake?

Fishing Thetis Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. All 34 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 8, 2026, averaging 2.4 in.

When is Thetis Lake stocked?

Last stocked June 8, 2026. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 1984, most often in June and August. No plants recorded in 10 years between 1984 and 2026.

How big are the fish stocked at Thetis Lake?

Rainbow Trout stocked at Thetis Lake average 2.4 in.

How do you get on Thetis Lake?

The nearest town is Nikiski, AK. From Kenai Spur Hwy take Island Lake Rd 2.3 mi, left on Pipeline Rd 0.7 mi, left on Moose Run Rd 0.8 mi, right on Wapiti Rd 0.1 mi to the access road on the left. Parking and a boat launch; ADF&G recommends 4-wheel drive to launch. Shallow lake, about 11 ft at its deepest.

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