Vagt Lake fishing

Vagt Lake fishing has Arctic Grayling, Rainbow Trout, and Arctic Char on the stocking report. It is stocked about 0.7 times a year since 1963, most often in June and August. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

AI-generated illustration, not a photo of this lake
Last stocked
June 24, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
42
Since 1963
Species recorded
3
Average size
2.1 in
Elevation
547 ft

Fish at Vagt Lake

3 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 38 plants · last June 24, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked June 24, 2026 · avg 2.2 in · 38 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Arctic Char Stocked · 2 plants · last June 23, 2021

Last stocked June 23, 2021 · avg 2.1 in · 2 plants

How Vagt Lake is stocked

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

No plants recorded in 24 years between 1963 and 2026.

Fish stocked in 1963

49

Fish stocked in 1965

170

Fish stocked in 1974

26,200

Fish stocked in 1977

8,600

Fish stocked in 1980

8,600

Fish stocked in 1983

9,150

Fish stocked in 1986

8,800

Fish stocked in 1988

9,000

Fish stocked in 1993

9,000

Fish stocked in 1994

8,915

Fish stocked in 1995

9,000

Fish stocked in 1996

9,014

Fish stocked in 1999

9,000

Fish stocked in 2000

9,054

Fish stocked in 2001

9,000

Fish stocked in 2002

5,000

Fish stocked in 2003

4,324

Fish stocked in 2004

4,305

Fish stocked in 2005

3,010

Fish stocked in 2006

2,375

Fish stocked in 2007

4,302

Fish stocked in 2008

4,081

Fish stocked in 2009

4,300

Fish stocked in 2010

4,300

Fish stocked in 2011

4,300

Fish stocked in 2012

4,300

Fish stocked in 2013

4,825

Fish stocked in 2014

4,700

Fish stocked in 2015

4,501

Fish stocked in 2016

2,416

Fish stocked in 2017

2,527

Fish stocked in 2018

2,402

Fish stocked in 2019

2,176

Fish stocked in 2020

4,401

Fish stocked in 2021

4,407

Fish stocked in 2022

2,400

Fish stocked in 2023

2,640

Fish stocked in 2024

2,400

Fish stocked in 2025

2,389

Fish stocked in 2026

2,408

Stocking history

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 24, 2026Rainbow Trout2,4082.6 inreport
June 18, 2025Rainbow Trout2,3892.3 inreport
June 18, 2024Rainbow Trout2,4002.4 inreport
June 28, 2023Rainbow Trout2,6402.7 inreport
June 22, 2022Rainbow Trout2,4002.5 inreport
June 23, 2021Rainbow Trout2,4013 inreport
June 23, 2021Arctic Char2,0062.1 inreport
June 24, 2020Arctic Char2,0002.1 inreport
June 24, 2020Rainbow Trout2,4012.8 inreport
June 17, 2019Rainbow Trout2,1763.1 inreport
June 19, 2018Rainbow Trout2,4022.8 inreport
June 20, 2017Rainbow Trout2,5272.7 inreport
June 16, 2016Rainbow Trout2,4162.5 inreport
June 18, 2015Rainbow Trout4,5012.8 inreport
June 18, 2014Rainbow Trout4,7002.6 inreport
August 13, 2013Rainbow Trout4,8251.8 inreport
August 10, 2012Rainbow Trout4,3001.9 inreport
September 22, 2011Rainbow Trout4,3002.4 inreport
August 12, 2010Rainbow Trout4,3001.8 inreport
August 27, 2009Rainbow Trout4,3001.9 inreport
August 19, 2008Rainbow Trout4,0811.8 inreport
August 14, 2007Rainbow Trout4,3021.7 inreport
August 31, 2006Rainbow Trout2,3751.9 inreport
August 23, 2005Rainbow Trout3,0101.9 inreport
August 11, 2004Rainbow Trout4,3052 inreport
August 7, 2003Rainbow Trout4,3241.7 inreport
August 15, 2002Rainbow Trout5,0001.9 inreport
August 1, 2001Rainbow Trout9,0001.8 inreport
July 19, 2000Rainbow Trout9,0541.6 inreport
July 26, 1999Rainbow Trout9,0001.8 inreport
July 24, 1996Rainbow Trout9,0142.1 inreport
July 19, 1995Rainbow Trout9,0001.9 inreport
July 22, 1994Rainbow Trout8,9151.9 inreport
August 12, 1993Rainbow Trout9,0002.1 inreport
August 2, 1988Rainbow Trout9,0001.8 inreport
September 10, 1986Rainbow Trout8,8002.4 inreport
August 30, 1983Rainbow Trout9,1501.9 inreport
July 30, 1980Rainbow Trout8,6001.9 inreport
July 13, 1977Rainbow Trout8,6001.5 inreport
July 3, 1974Rainbow Trout26,2001.5 inreport
August 4, 1965Arctic Grayling170–report
August 6, 1963Arctic Grayling49–report

Access and facts

Facilities
camping

Vagt Lake Trailhead is on the east side of the Seward Highway near Mile 25, at the south end of Lower Trail Lake; park outside the railroad gate. The Chugach National Forest trail runs about 1.6 miles past a meadow to the lake, which has rustic campsites.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Alaska Department of Fish and Game before you go.

Nearest lakes

Carter Lake 4.7 mi last stocked June 24, 2026 Jerome Lake 10.3 mi last stocked September 22, 2011 Meridian Lake 11.3 mi last stocked June 18, 2025 Troop Lake 14.2 mi last stocked June 18, 2025 Cooper Lake 14.5 mi last stocked July 22, 1994

Public land at Vagt Lake

Vagt Lake is 0.6 miles outside the edge of Chugach National Forest.

Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.

Common questions

What fish are at Vagt Lake?

Fishing Vagt Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 38 of 42 plants on record, ahead of Arctic Char and one more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 24, 2026, averaging 2.2 in. Arctic Char was last stocked June 23, 2021, averaging 2.1 in. Arctic Grayling was last stocked August 4, 1965.

When is Vagt Lake stocked?

Last stocked June 24, 2026. It is stocked about 0.7 times a year since 1963, most often in June and August. No plants recorded in 24 years between 1963 and 2026.

How big are the fish stocked at Vagt Lake?

Stocked fish average 2.1 in. Rainbow Trout average 2.2 in. Arctic Char average 2.1 in.

How do you get on Vagt Lake?

Facilities include camping. Vagt Lake Trailhead is on the east side of the Seward Highway near Mile 25, at the south end of Lower Trail Lake; park outside the railroad gate. The Chugach National Forest trail runs about 1.6 miles past a meadow to the lake, which has rustic campsites.

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