Walby Lake fishing

Walby Lake fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout on a natural lake. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 1992, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked
May 28, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
40
Since 1992
Species recorded
1
Average size
6.8 in
Elevation
376 ft

Fish at Walby Lake

1 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 40 plants · last May 28, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked May 28, 2026 · avg 6.8 in · 40 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

How Walby Lake is stocked

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

No plants recorded in 1997, 2007, and 2008.

Fish stocked in 1992

7,382

Fish stocked in 1993

12,863

Fish stocked in 1994

13,168

Fish stocked in 1995

10,197

Fish stocked in 1996

7,412

Fish stocked in 1998

4,515

Fish stocked in 1999

5,400

Fish stocked in 2000

5,373

Fish stocked in 2001

9,944

Fish stocked in 2002

3,029

Fish stocked in 2003

1,713

Fish stocked in 2004

1,300

Fish stocked in 2005

712

Fish stocked in 2006

503

Fish stocked in 2009

1,000

Fish stocked in 2010

2,500

Fish stocked in 2011

2,475

Fish stocked in 2012

1,500

Fish stocked in 2013

1,549

Fish stocked in 2014

1,313

Fish stocked in 2015

997

Fish stocked in 2016

1,280

Fish stocked in 2017

1,233

Fish stocked in 2018

1,215

Fish stocked in 2019

2,007

Fish stocked in 2020

2,050

Fish stocked in 2021

2,008

Fish stocked in 2022

2,054

Fish stocked in 2023

2,006

Fish stocked in 2024

2,031

Fish stocked in 2025

2,246

Fish stocked in 2026

1,682

Stocking history

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
May 28, 2026Rainbow Trout1,68210.5 inreport
May 19, 2025Rainbow Trout2,24610.3 inreport
June 18, 2024Rainbow Trout2,0319.9 inreport
June 11, 2023Rainbow Trout2,0069.6 inreport
June 9, 2022Rainbow Trout2,0549.9 inreport
June 16, 2021Rainbow Trout2,0089.4 inreport
May 20, 2020Rainbow Trout2,05010.3 inreport
May 29, 2019Rainbow Trout2,00710.5 inreport
May 18, 2018Rainbow Trout1,2158.9 inreport
May 16, 2017Rainbow Trout1,2339.4 inreport
May 25, 2016Rainbow Trout1,2809.1 inreport
May 20, 2015Rainbow Trout9979.3 inreport
May 16, 2014Rainbow Trout1,31310.1 inreport
May 24, 2013Rainbow Trout1,5498.6 inreport
June 20, 2012Rainbow Trout1,5006.8 inreport
May 12, 2011Rainbow Trout2,4753 inreport
August 12, 2010Rainbow Trout2,5001.8 inreport
August 21, 2009Rainbow Trout1,0001.8 inreport
May 11, 2006Rainbow Trout50311.4 inreport
May 24, 2005Rainbow Trout7128.9 inreport
May 6, 2004Rainbow Trout1,3009.1 inreport
August 27, 2003Rainbow Trout1,7132.2 inreport
June 6, 2002Rainbow Trout3,0298.1 inreport
August 9, 2001Rainbow Trout5,4001.8 inreport
May 16, 2001Rainbow Trout2,2008.7 inreport
May 16, 2001Rainbow Trout2,3448.7 inreport
July 25, 2000Rainbow Trout5,3731.6 inreport
July 24, 1999Rainbow Trout5,4001.9 inreport
June 9, 1998Rainbow Trout4,5156.7 inreport
July 16, 1996Rainbow Trout5,4171.8 inreport
June 6, 1996Rainbow Trout1,9958.4 inreport
July 27, 1995Rainbow Trout2,2302 inreport
July 27, 1995Rainbow Trout5,3902 inreport
June 29, 1995Rainbow Trout2,5778.1 inreport
July 15, 1994Rainbow Trout10,4801.9 inreport
May 24, 1994Rainbow Trout2,6888 inreport
July 28, 1993Rainbow Trout10,7801.8 inreport
July 12, 1993Rainbow Trout2,0838.1 inreport
July 16, 1992Rainbow Trout5,3902 inreport
May 7, 1992Rainbow Trout1,9928.1 inreport

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Nearest town
Palmer, AK

Neighborhood lake in Palmer. From the Palmer-Wasilla Hwy, take Trunk Rd 2 miles to Tern Drive, then 0.6 mile to the public access point on the north side of the lake, with a small gravel parking area and a primitive boat launch. Most of the 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.

Nearest lakes

Finger Lake 2.4 mi last stocked June 5, 2026 Wolf Lake 2.8 mi last stocked June 5, 2026 Johnson Lake 3.6 mi last stocked June 8, 2017 Irene Lake 4 mi last stocked June 22, 2026 Anderson Lake 4 mi last stocked May 22, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Walby Lake?

Fishing Walby Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. All 40 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 28, 2026, averaging 6.8 in.

When is Walby Lake stocked?

Last stocked May 28, 2026. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 1992, most often in May and June. No plants recorded in 1997, 2007, and 2008.

How big are the fish stocked at Walby Lake?

Rainbow Trout stocked at Walby Lake average 6.8 in.

How do you get on Walby Lake?

The nearest town is Palmer, AK. Neighborhood lake in Palmer. From the Palmer-Wasilla Hwy, take Trunk Rd 2 miles to Tern Drive, then 0.6 mile to the public access point on the north side of the lake, with a small gravel parking area and a primitive boat launch. Most of the shoreline is private.

Which lakes near Walby Lake were stocked more recently?

Finger Lake (2.4 mi), Wolf Lake (2.8 mi), and Irene Lake (4 mi) were stocked more recently. Finger Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Wolf Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Irene Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

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