Arctic Grayling Stocked · 25 plants · last June 3, 2020 Last stocked June 3, 2020 · avg 4.9 in · 25 plants
Arctic Grayling species guideThompson Lake fishing
Thompson Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout and Arctic Grayling on the stocking report. It is stocked about 0.7 times a year since 1966, most often in June and July. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- June 29, 2026
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 42
- Since 1966
- Species recorded
- 2
- Average size
- 7.2 in
- Elevation
- 2,019 ft
Fish at Thompson Lake
Arctic Grayling Stocked · 25 plants · last June 3, 2020 
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 17 plants · last June 29, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk How Thompson Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 24 years between 1966 and 2026.
Fish stocked in 1966
2,000
Fish stocked in 1968
5,000
Fish stocked in 1970
5,000
Fish stocked in 1972
500
Fish stocked in 1974
10,000
Fish stocked in 1978
10,000
Fish stocked in 1981
11,579
Fish stocked in 1983
9,500
Fish stocked in 1985
10,000
Fish stocked in 1987
10,000
Fish stocked in 1988
10,000
Fish stocked in 1989
10,000
Fish stocked in 1991
10,000
Fish stocked in 1993
10,000
Fish stocked in 2000
1,117
Fish stocked in 2001
1,045
Fish stocked in 2002
1,008
Fish stocked in 2004
1,000
Fish stocked in 2006
1,506
Fish stocked in 2007
1,000
Fish stocked in 2009
1,000
Fish stocked in 2010
5,000
Fish stocked in 2011
3,000
Fish stocked in 2012
1,531
Fish stocked in 2013
1,264
Fish stocked in 2014
1,015
Fish stocked in 2015
955
Fish stocked in 2017
314
Fish stocked in 2018
586
Fish stocked in 2019
1,484
Fish stocked in 2020
1,907
Fish stocked in 2021
675
Fish stocked in 2022
603
Fish stocked in 2023
523
Fish stocked in 2024
643
Fish stocked in 2025
468
Fish stocked in 2026
533
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 29, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 533 | 10.4 in | report |
| June 24, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 468 | 10.1 in | report |
| June 25, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 643 | 10 in | report |
| June 29, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 523 | 9.5 in | report |
| June 30, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 295 | 10.1 in | report |
| June 8, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 308 | 9.9 in | report |
| June 20, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 675 | 9.4 in | report |
| July 15, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 503 | 9.6 in | report |
| June 3, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 310 | 9.3 in | report |
| June 3, 2020 | Arctic Grayling | 1,094 | 7.8 in | report |
| June 26, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 309 | 9.7 in | report |
| May 31, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 257 | 10.5 in | report |
| May 31, 2019 | Arctic Grayling | 918 | 8 in | report |
| June 28, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 586 | 9.6 in | report |
| May 26, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 314 | 8.7 in | report |
| May 29, 2015 | Arctic Grayling | 955 | 7.9 in | report |
| July 30, 2014 | Arctic Grayling | 1,015 | 8.6 in | report |
| July 22, 2013 | Arctic Grayling | 1,264 | 8 in | report |
| July 20, 2012 | Arctic Grayling | 1,531 | 1.8 in | report |
| August 4, 2011 | Arctic Grayling | 3,000 | 1.9 in | report |
| August 25, 2010 | Arctic Grayling | 5,000 | 2.4 in | report |
| July 14, 2009 | Arctic Grayling | 1,000 | 1.2 in | report |
| July 18, 2007 | Arctic Grayling | 1,000 | 1.4 in | report |
| September 1, 2006 | Arctic Grayling | 1,506 | 2.1 in | report |
| July 14, 2004 | Arctic Grayling | 1,000 | 1 in | report |
| June 18, 2002 | Arctic Grayling | 1,008 | 7.1 in | report |
| July 18, 2001 | Arctic Grayling | 1,045 | 7.2 in | report |
| July 11, 2000 | Arctic Grayling | 1,117 | 7.8 in | report |
| June 2, 1993 | Arctic Grayling | 10,000 | – | report |
| June 5, 1991 | Arctic Grayling | 10,000 | – | report |
| June 9, 1989 | Arctic Grayling | 10,000 | – | report |
| June 13, 1988 | Arctic Grayling | 10,000 | – | report |
| June 16, 1987 | Arctic Grayling | 10,000 | – | report |
| July 8, 1985 | Arctic Grayling | 10,000 | – | report |
| June 4, 1983 | Arctic Grayling | 9,500 | – | report |
| June 11, 1981 | Arctic Grayling | 11,579 | – | report |
| June 11, 1978 | Arctic Grayling | 10,000 | – | report |
| June 12, 1974 | Arctic Grayling | 10,000 | – | report |
| June 1, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | – | report |
| June 1, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | – | report |
| June 1, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | – | report |
| June 1, 1966 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Valdez, AK
West of and downhill from the Richardson Highway near Thompson Pass, visible from the road. At Mile 23.6 a gravel road runs 0.1 mile west to the lake, then loops on to Blueberry Lake State Recreation Site, which has camping and toilets.
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Common questions
What fish are at Thompson Lake?
Fishing Thompson Lake usually means Arctic Grayling: Arctic Grayling accounts for 25 of 42 plants on record, ahead of Rainbow Trout. Arctic Grayling was last stocked June 3, 2020, averaging 4.9 in. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 29, 2026, averaging 9.8 in.
When is Thompson Lake stocked?
Last stocked June 29, 2026. It is stocked about 0.7 times a year since 1966, most often in June and July. No plants recorded in 24 years between 1966 and 2026.
How big are the fish stocked at Thompson Lake?
Stocked fish average 7.2 in. Arctic Grayling average 4.9 in. Rainbow Trout average 9.8 in.
How do you get on Thompson Lake?
The nearest town is Valdez, AK. West of and downhill from the Richardson Highway near Thompson Pass, visible from the road. At Mile 23.6 a gravel road runs 0.1 mile west to the lake, then loops on to Blueberry Lake State Recreation Site, which has camping and toilets.
Which lakes near Thompson Lake were stocked more recently?
Blueberry Lake (0.7 mi) and Pippin Lake (43.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Blueberry Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Pippin Lake is also stocked with Arctic Grayling and Rainbow Trout.