Waldon Lake fishing

Waldon Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 1.2 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 26, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
43
Since 1992
Species recorded
1
Average size
9.1 in
Elevation
166 ft

Fish at Waldon Lake

1 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 43 plants · last May 26, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked May 26, 2026 · avg 9.1 in · 43 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

How Waldon Lake is stocked

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

No plants recorded in 2004, 2009, and 2011.

Fish stocked in 1992

4,146

Fish stocked in 1993

3,348

Fish stocked in 1994

4,062

Fish stocked in 1995

1,995

Fish stocked in 1996

2,006

Fish stocked in 1997

1,847

Fish stocked in 1998

1,005

Fish stocked in 1999

1,275

Fish stocked in 2000

1,000

Fish stocked in 2001

4,615

Fish stocked in 2002

3,208

Fish stocked in 2003

1,149

Fish stocked in 2005

864

Fish stocked in 2006

375

Fish stocked in 2007

2,250

Fish stocked in 2008

2,150

Fish stocked in 2010

2,375

Fish stocked in 2012

5,788

Fish stocked in 2013

2,083

Fish stocked in 2014

2,206

Fish stocked in 2015

1,969

Fish stocked in 2016

1,113

Fish stocked in 2017

1,409

Fish stocked in 2018

1,642

Fish stocked in 2019

2,001

Fish stocked in 2020

1,793

Fish stocked in 2021

1,812

Fish stocked in 2022

1,022

Fish stocked in 2023

1,182

Fish stocked in 2024

1,100

Fish stocked in 2025

784

Fish stocked in 2026

542

Stocking history

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
May 26, 2026Rainbow Trout54210.5 inreport
August 27, 2025Rainbow Trout39010.7 inreport
May 16, 2025Rainbow Trout39410.3 inreport
September 19, 2024Rainbow Trout54510.9 inreport
May 24, 2024Rainbow Trout5559.8 inreport
August 29, 2023Rainbow Trout65610.4 inreport
May 24, 2023Rainbow Trout52610.1 inreport
August 23, 2022Rainbow Trout57511 inreport
May 16, 2022Rainbow Trout44710 inreport
August 30, 2021Rainbow Trout58410.1 inreport
May 16, 2021Rainbow Trout1,22810.3 inreport
September 3, 2020Rainbow Trout51910.4 inreport
May 8, 2020Rainbow Trout1,27410.3 inreport
September 10, 2019Rainbow Trout50411 inreport
May 2, 2019Rainbow Trout1,49710.2 inreport
May 7, 2018Rainbow Trout1,6429.4 inreport
May 10, 2017Rainbow Trout1,4099.6 inreport
April 28, 2016Rainbow Trout1,1139 inreport
May 6, 2015Rainbow Trout1,9699.4 inreport
May 15, 2014Rainbow Trout2,20610.1 inreport
June 4, 2013Rainbow Trout2,0838.4 inreport
August 16, 2012Rainbow Trout3,6938.2 inreport
June 27, 2012Rainbow Trout2,0958 inreport
May 11, 2010Rainbow Trout2,3754.9 inreport
May 27, 2008Rainbow Trout2,1506.5 inreport
May 24, 2007Rainbow Trout2,2505.6 inreport
May 12, 2006Rainbow Trout37511 inreport
May 11, 2005Rainbow Trout8648.9 inreport
May 12, 2003Rainbow Trout1,1499.1 inreport
May 22, 2002Rainbow Trout3,2088.8 inreport
May 18, 2001Rainbow Trout1,57410.1 inreport
May 10, 2001Rainbow Trout3,0418.5 inreport
May 15, 2000Rainbow Trout1,0009.1 inreport
May 11, 1999Rainbow Trout1,2758.8 inreport
June 11, 1998Rainbow Trout1,0056.7 inreport
May 14, 1997Rainbow Trout1,8479.4 inreport
June 26, 1996Rainbow Trout2,0068.1 inreport
June 6, 1995Rainbow Trout1,9958.1 inreport
June 23, 1994Rainbow Trout2,0368.3 inreport
June 16, 1994Rainbow Trout2,0268.1 inreport
June 24, 1993Rainbow Trout9838.2 inreport
May 27, 1993Rainbow Trout2,3658.1 inreport
May 12, 1992Rainbow Trout4,1468.1 inreport

Access and facts

Nearest town
Anchorage, AK

On Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Training Area 404, which military training can close to recreation on many days a year. From the Arctic Valley gate: D Street, Otter Lake Rd, Route Bravo, then Artillery Rd 4.4 miles to the Waldon Lake sign. Boat launch at the lake.

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

Nearest lakes

Lake Clunie 0.7 mi last stocked September 15, 2026 Lower Fire Lake 2.9 mi last stocked May 26, 2026 Beach Lake 4.5 mi last stocked May 20, 2026 Otter Lake 5.4 mi last stocked May 26, 2026 Sixmile Lake 6.5 mi last stocked June 13, 2025

Common questions

What fish are at Waldon Lake?

Fishing Waldon Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. All 43 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 26, 2026, averaging 9.1 in.

When is Waldon Lake stocked?

Last stocked May 26, 2026. It is stocked about 1.2 times a year since 1992, most often in May and June. No plants recorded in 2004, 2009, and 2011.

How big are the fish stocked at Waldon Lake?

Rainbow Trout stocked at Waldon Lake average 9.1 in.

How do you get on Waldon Lake?

The nearest town is Anchorage, AK. On Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Training Area 404, which military training can close to recreation on many days a year. From the Arctic Valley gate: D Street, Otter Lake Rd, Route Bravo, then Artillery Rd 4.4 miles to the Waldon Lake sign. Boat launch at the lake.

Which lakes near Waldon Lake were stocked more recently?

Lake Clunie (0.7 mi) was stocked more recently. Lake Clunie is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

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