Rainbow Trout Stocked · 21 plants · last June 10, 2025 Best: dawn, dusk Tolsona Mountain Lake fishing
Tolsona Mountain Lake fishing has Coho Salmon and Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 0.5 times a year since 1975, most often in June and August. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- June 10, 2025
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 24
- Since 1975
- Species recorded
- 2
- Average size
- 2.1 in
- Elevation
- 2,743 ft
Fish at Tolsona Mountain Lake
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 21 plants · last June 10, 2025 Best: dawn, dusk 
Coho Salmon Stocked · 3 plants · last June 7, 1977 Last stocked June 7, 1977 · avg 1.7 in · 3 plants
Coho Salmon species guideHow Tolsona Mountain Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 28 years between 1975 and 2025.
Fish stocked in 1975
20,000
Fish stocked in 1977
30,490
Fish stocked in 1982
15,000
Fish stocked in 1985
12,000
Fish stocked in 1987
15,716
Fish stocked in 1989
15,072
Fish stocked in 1991
15,000
Fish stocked in 1993
15,000
Fish stocked in 1995
15,596
Fish stocked in 1997
15,000
Fish stocked in 1999
15,000
Fish stocked in 2001
15,000
Fish stocked in 2004
15,008
Fish stocked in 2006
5,987
Fish stocked in 2008
14,200
Fish stocked in 2010
10,078
Fish stocked in 2013
8,500
Fish stocked in 2015
11,013
Fish stocked in 2017
10,068
Fish stocked in 2019
10,009
Fish stocked in 2021
10,009
Fish stocked in 2023
10,005
Fish stocked in 2025
8,000
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 10, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 8,000 | 2.5 in | report |
| June 13, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 10,005 | 2.3 in | report |
| June 10, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 10,009 | 2.3 in | report |
| May 30, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 10,009 | 2.6 in | report |
| June 9, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 10,068 | 2.4 in | report |
| June 11, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 11,013 | 2.6 in | report |
| September 10, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 8,500 | 2.7 in | report |
| August 24, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 10,078 | 2 in | report |
| August 26, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 14,200 | 2 in | report |
| September 8, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 5,987 | 2.1 in | report |
| August 6, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 15,008 | 1.9 in | report |
| August 3, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 15,000 | 1.7 in | report |
| August 20, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 15,000 | 2.4 in | report |
| July 24, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 15,000 | 1.8 in | report |
| August 3, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 15,596 | 2.2 in | report |
| July 23, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 15,000 | 1.8 in | report |
| July 15, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 15,000 | 2 in | report |
| July 14, 1989 | Rainbow Trout | 15,072 | 1.9 in | report |
| August 12, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 15,716 | 2.3 in | report |
| September 17, 1985 | Rainbow Trout | 12,000 | 2.5 in | report |
| August 11, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 15,000 | 1.8 in | report |
| June 7, 1977 | Coho Salmon | 11,800 | 1.6 in | report |
| June 7, 1977 | Coho Salmon | 18,690 | 1.6 in | report |
| July 9, 1975 | Coho Salmon | 20,000 | 1.8 in | report |
Access and facts
- Facilities
- restrooms
Turn north at Mile 165 of the Glenn Highway and follow the road to its end, then ride an ATV trail about 4.4 miles to the lake. Parts of the trail can be wet and muddy. ADF&G lists an outhouse and a tent platform at the lake.
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Common questions
What fish are at Tolsona Mountain Lake?
Fishing Tolsona Mountain Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 21 of 24 plants on record, ahead of Coho Salmon. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 10, 2025, averaging 2.2 in. Coho Salmon was last stocked June 7, 1977, averaging 1.7 in.
When is Tolsona Mountain Lake stocked?
Last stocked June 10, 2025. It is stocked about 0.5 times a year since 1975, most often in June and August. No plants recorded in 28 years between 1975 and 2025.
How big are the fish stocked at Tolsona Mountain Lake?
Stocked fish average 2.1 in. Rainbow Trout average 2.2 in. Coho Salmon average 1.7 in.
How do you get on Tolsona Mountain Lake?
Facilities include restrooms. Turn north at Mile 165 of the Glenn Highway and follow the road to its end, then ride an ATV trail about 4.4 miles to the lake. Parts of the trail can be wet and muddy. ADF&G lists an outhouse and a tent platform at the lake.
Which lakes near Tolsona Mountain Lake were stocked more recently?
Tex Smith Lake (4.6 mi), Tolsona Lake (5.7 mi), Junction Lake (6 mi), and Crater Lake (6.3 mi) were stocked more recently. Tex Smith Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Coho Salmon, Tolsona Lake is also stocked with Coho Salmon and Rainbow Trout, Junction Lake is also stocked with Coho Salmon and Rainbow Trout, and Crater Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Coho Salmon.