Rainbow Trout Stocked · 31 plants · last June 8, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Tirmore Lake fishing
Tirmore Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout and Arctic Grayling on the stocking report. Also recorded: Coho Salmon. It is stocked about 0.6 times a year since 1973, most often in June and July. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- June 8, 2026
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 35
- Since 1973
- Species stocked
- 2 (+1 also recorded)
- Average size
- 3 in
- Elevation
- 111 ft
Fish at Tirmore Lake
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 31 plants · last June 8, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk 
Arctic Grayling Stocked · 4 plants · last May 27, 2020 Last stocked May 27, 2020 · avg 8 in · 4 plants
Arctic Grayling species guide
Coho Salmon Confirmed present How Tirmore Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 23 years between 1973 and 2026.
Fish stocked in 1973
15,600
Fish stocked in 1975
10,400
Fish stocked in 1977
6,500
Fish stocked in 1983
10,500
Fish stocked in 1986
10,000
Fish stocked in 1988
12,000
Fish stocked in 1990
12,000
Fish stocked in 1992
12,000
Fish stocked in 1994
11,887
Fish stocked in 1996
12,000
Fish stocked in 2000
9,200
Fish stocked in 2002
5,222
Fish stocked in 2004
5,000
Fish stocked in 2006
4,250
Fish stocked in 2008
5,000
Fish stocked in 2009
1,813
Fish stocked in 2010
5,000
Fish stocked in 2012
5,000
Fish stocked in 2013
400
Fish stocked in 2014
6,000
Fish stocked in 2016
1,509
Fish stocked in 2017
1,574
Fish stocked in 2018
1,503
Fish stocked in 2019
2,436
Fish stocked in 2020
2,300
Fish stocked in 2021
1,427
Fish stocked in 2022
1,500
Fish stocked in 2023
1,650
Fish stocked in 2024
2,000
Fish stocked in 2025
1,502
Fish stocked in 2026
1,500
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 8, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 2.6 in | report |
| May 30, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 1,502 | 2.6 in | report |
| June 10, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 2.6 in | report |
| June 2, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 1,650 | 2.4 in | report |
| June 1, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 2.4 in | report |
| June 4, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 1,427 | 2.9 in | report |
| May 27, 2020 | Arctic Grayling | 949 | 7.8 in | report |
| May 20, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 1,351 | 2.5 in | report |
| June 4, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 1,427 | 2.8 in | report |
| May 23, 2019 | Arctic Grayling | 1,009 | 8 in | report |
| June 6, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 1,503 | 2.8 in | report |
| June 7, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 1,574 | 2.5 in | report |
| June 15, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 1,509 | 2.5 in | report |
| June 23, 2014 | Arctic Grayling | 1,000 | 8.3 in | report |
| June 11, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 2.8 in | report |
| July 10, 2013 | Arctic Grayling | 400 | 8 in | report |
| September 20, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 2.7 in | report |
| August 19, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 1.8 in | report |
| August 6, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 1,813 | 3.8 in | report |
| August 21, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 1.9 in | report |
| September 7, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 4,250 | 2.1 in | report |
| August 13, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 2 in | report |
| August 16, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 5,222 | 2 in | report |
| August 9, 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 9,200 | 2.1 in | report |
| July 18, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 12,000 | 1.8 in | report |
| July 7, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 11,887 | 1.9 in | report |
| July 14, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 12,000 | 2 in | report |
| July 11, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 12,000 | 2.1 in | report |
| August 2, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 12,000 | 1.9 in | report |
| September 10, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 2.4 in | report |
| August 30, 1983 | Rainbow Trout | 10,500 | 1.9 in | report |
| May 24, 1977 | Rainbow Trout | 6,500 | 2.7 in | report |
| July 16, 1975 | Rainbow Trout | 10,400 | 2.5 in | report |
| July 26, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 7,800 | 2.7 in | report |
| July 1, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 7,800 | 2.8 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Nikiski, AK
From Mile 94.3 Sterling Hwy go north 28.6 mi on the Kenai Spur Hwy to Lamplight Rd, then 2.4 mi to a public section-line easement where the lake is closest to the road. Very limited parking and a steep bank down to the water; no boat ramp.
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Common questions
What fish are at Tirmore Lake?
Fishing Tirmore Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 31 of 35 plants on record, ahead of Arctic Grayling. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 8, 2026, averaging 2.4 in. Arctic Grayling was last stocked May 27, 2020, averaging 8 in. Coho Salmon is recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Tirmore Lake stocked?
Last stocked June 8, 2026. It is stocked about 0.6 times a year since 1973, most often in June and July. No plants recorded in 23 years between 1973 and 2026.
How big are the fish stocked at Tirmore Lake?
Stocked fish average 3 in. Rainbow Trout average 2.4 in. Arctic Grayling average 8 in.
How do you get on Tirmore Lake?
The nearest town is Nikiski, AK. From Mile 94.3 Sterling Hwy go north 28.6 mi on the Kenai Spur Hwy to Lamplight Rd, then 2.4 mi to a public section-line easement where the lake is closest to the road. Very limited parking and a steep bank down to the water; no boat ramp.