Vera Lake fishing

Vera Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about once a year since 1992, most often in June and August. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked
June 10, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
35
Since 1992
Species recorded
1
Average size
2.3 in
Elevation
181 ft

Fish at Vera Lake

1 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 35 plants · last June 10, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked June 10, 2026 · avg 2.3 in · 35 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

How Vera Lake is stocked

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

No plants recorded in 1997 and 1998.

Fish stocked in 1992

11,050

Fish stocked in 1993

11,050

Fish stocked in 1994

11,121

Fish stocked in 1995

11,050

Fish stocked in 1996

11,050

Fish stocked in 1999

13,736

Fish stocked in 2000

5,660

Fish stocked in 2001

11,100

Fish stocked in 2002

11,100

Fish stocked in 2003

5,660

Fish stocked in 2004

11,124

Fish stocked in 2005

8,325

Fish stocked in 2006

9,000

Fish stocked in 2007

11,105

Fish stocked in 2008

11,100

Fish stocked in 2009

11,052

Fish stocked in 2010

11,100

Fish stocked in 2011

10,900

Fish stocked in 2012

11,100

Fish stocked in 2013

10,900

Fish stocked in 2014

11,100

Fish stocked in 2015

12,909

Fish stocked in 2016

7,138

Fish stocked in 2017

7,541

Fish stocked in 2018

6,849

Fish stocked in 2019

6,841

Fish stocked in 2020

6,696

Fish stocked in 2021

6,841

Fish stocked in 2022

7,200

Fish stocked in 2023

7,810

Fish stocked in 2024

7,200

Fish stocked in 2025

7,205

Fish stocked in 2026

7,201

Stocking history

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 10, 2026Rainbow Trout7,2012.5 inreport
June 3, 2025Rainbow Trout7,2052.5 inreport
June 5, 2024Rainbow Trout7,2002.6 inreport
June 2, 2023Rainbow Trout7,8102.4 inreport
May 28, 2022Rainbow Trout7,2002.3 inreport
June 2, 2021Rainbow Trout6,8412.9 inreport
May 30, 2020Rainbow Trout4,3682.5 inreport
May 30, 2020Rainbow Trout2,3282.7 inreport
June 5, 2019Rainbow Trout6,8412.9 inreport
June 6, 2018Rainbow Trout6,8492.9 inreport
June 8, 2017Rainbow Trout7,5412.7 inreport
June 7, 2016Rainbow Trout7,1382.4 inreport
July 8, 2015Rainbow Trout3,0003.2 inreport
June 30, 2015Rainbow Trout9,9093 inreport
June 17, 2014Rainbow Trout11,1002.7 inreport
September 4, 2013Rainbow Trout10,9002.4 inreport
August 30, 2012Rainbow Trout11,1002.2 inreport
October 4, 2011Rainbow Trout10,9002.6 inreport
August 20, 2010Rainbow Trout11,1002 inreport
September 9, 2009Rainbow Trout11,0522.1 inreport
August 28, 2008Rainbow Trout11,1002 inreport
August 20, 2007Rainbow Trout11,1051.8 inreport
August 22, 2006Rainbow Trout9,0001.7 inreport
August 29, 2005Rainbow Trout8,3252 inreport
August 24, 2004Rainbow Trout11,1242.1 inreport
August 28, 2003Rainbow Trout5,6602.2 inreport
August 6, 2002Rainbow Trout11,1001.9 inreport
August 14, 2001Rainbow Trout11,1002 inreport
July 27, 2000Rainbow Trout5,6601.8 inreport
October 4, 1999Rainbow Trout13,7362.7 inreport
July 17, 1996Rainbow Trout11,0501.8 inreport
July 26, 1995Rainbow Trout11,0502 inreport
July 12, 1994Rainbow Trout11,1211.8 inreport
July 28, 1993Rainbow Trout11,0501.8 inreport
July 14, 1992Rainbow Trout11,0502.1 inreport

Access and facts

From Mile 70.8 Parks Hwy, go west 2 miles on Willow Creek Parkway, left 2.4 miles on Crystal Lake Rd, right 1 mile on Deshka Landing Rd to a 4WD section-line trail on the left, 0.1 mile to the lake. Limited parking off Deshka Landing Rd; most shoreline is private.

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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 Vera Lake?

Fishing Vera Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. All 35 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 10, 2026, averaging 2.3 in.

When is Vera Lake stocked?

Last stocked June 10, 2026. It is stocked about once a year since 1992, most often in June and August. No plants recorded in 1997 and 1998.

How big are the fish stocked at Vera Lake?

Rainbow Trout stocked at Vera Lake average 2.3 in.

How do you get on Vera Lake?

From Mile 70.8 Parks Hwy, go west 2 miles on Willow Creek Parkway, left 2.4 miles on Crystal Lake Rd, right 1 mile on Deshka Landing Rd to a 4WD section-line trail on the left, 0.1 mile to the lake. Limited parking off Deshka Landing Rd; most shoreline is private.

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