Rainbow Trout Stocked · 15 plants · last August 9, 2005 Best: dawn, dusk Van Lake fishing
Van Lake fishing: not stocked since August 9, 2005. It was stocked with Rainbow Trout and Coho Salmon. Also recorded: Dolly Varden and Slimy sculpin. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- August 9, 2005
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 20
- Since 1971
- Species stocked
- 2 (+2 also recorded)
- Average size
- 1.8 in
- Elevation
- 1,117 ft
Fish at Van Lake
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 15 plants · last August 9, 2005 Best: dawn, dusk 
Coho Salmon Stocked · 5 plants · last June 6, 1980 Last stocked June 6, 1980 · avg 2 in · 5 plants
Coho Salmon species guide Dolly Varden Confirmed present
Slimy sculpin Confirmed present
How Van Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 19 years between 1971 and 2005.
Fish stocked in 1971
283,000
Fish stocked in 1972
200,300
Fish stocked in 1973
169,200
Fish stocked in 1975
100,200
Fish stocked in 1977
59,900
Fish stocked in 1979
73,955
Fish stocked in 1980
2,500
Fish stocked in 1982
79,642
Fish stocked in 1984
79,262
Fish stocked in 1986
79,221
Fish stocked in 1988
80,408
Fish stocked in 1990
80,000
Fish stocked in 1992
80,036
Fish stocked in 1994
80,020
Fish stocked in 2001
14,000
Fish stocked in 2005
14,000
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 9, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 14,000 | 1.6 in | report |
| August 3, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 14,000 | 1.8 in | report |
| July 14, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 80,020 | 1.9 in | report |
| July 30, 1992 | Rainbow Trout | 80,036 | 2.1 in | report |
| August 2, 1990 | Rainbow Trout | 80,000 | 2 in | report |
| August 5, 1988 | Rainbow Trout | 80,408 | 1.8 in | report |
| September 12, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 79,221 | 2.4 in | report |
| July 19, 1984 | Rainbow Trout | 79,262 | 1.9 in | report |
| September 9, 1982 | Rainbow Trout | 79,642 | 1.9 in | report |
| June 6, 1980 | Coho Salmon | 2,500 | 1.3 in | report |
| August 23, 1979 | Coho Salmon | 73,955 | 3.2 in | report |
| August 19, 1977 | Rainbow Trout | 30,000 | 2.6 in | report |
| July 27, 1977 | Coho Salmon | 29,900 | 2.1 in | report |
| June 24, 1975 | Coho Salmon | 100,200 | 1.5 in | report |
| June 26, 1973 | Coho Salmon | 19,600 | 1.7 in | report |
| June 25, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 149,600 | 1.8 in | report |
| August 8, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 33,000 | 1.5 in | report |
| August 7, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 167,300 | 1.5 in | report |
| June 30, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 105,000 | 1 in | report |
| June 8, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 178,000 | 0.9 in | report |
Access and facts
Walk-in lake off Mile 11.1 of the McCarthy Road. The trail starts at the south end of Silver Lake and runs about a quarter mile to Van Lake; the same public walk-in access serves both lakes. ADF&G also lists it as Clear Lake or Seattle Lake.
Drafted by AI from the cited sources and checked before publishing.
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 Van Lake?
Fishing Van Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 15 of 20 plants on record, ahead of Coho Salmon. Rainbow Trout was last stocked August 9, 2005, averaging 1.8 in. Coho Salmon was last stocked June 6, 1980, averaging 2 in. Dolly Varden and Slimy sculpin are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Van Lake stocked?
Not stocked since August 9, 2005. No plants recorded in 19 years between 1971 and 2005.
How big are the fish stocked at Van Lake?
Stocked fish average 1.8 in. Rainbow Trout average 1.8 in. Coho Salmon average 2 in.
How do you get on Van Lake?
Walk-in lake off Mile 11.1 of the McCarthy Road. The trail starts at the south end of Silver Lake and runs about a quarter mile to Van Lake; the same public walk-in access serves both lakes. ADF&G also lists it as Clear Lake or Seattle Lake.
Which lakes near Van Lake were stocked more recently?
Strelna Lake (0.8 mi), Sculpin Lake (2 mi), Three Mile Lake (10.4 mi), and Ruth Lake (24.8 mi) were stocked more recently. Strelna Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Coho Salmon, Sculpin Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Coho Salmon, Three Mile Lake is also stocked with Coho Salmon and Rainbow Trout, and Ruth Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.