West Beaver Lake fishing

West Beaver Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Northern pike. It is stocked about 0.7 times a year since 1992, most often in June and August. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern pike.

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Last stocked
May 20, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
24
Since 1992
Species stocked
1 (+1 also recorded)
Average size
3 in
Elevation
185 ft

Fish at West Beaver Lake

1 stocked · 1 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 24 plants · last May 20, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked May 20, 2026 · avg 3 in · 24 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

How West Beaver Lake is stocked

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

No plants recorded in 12 years between 1992 and 2026.

Fish stocked in 1992

11,545

Fish stocked in 1993

11,500

Fish stocked in 2003

10,347

Fish stocked in 2004

4,062

Fish stocked in 2005

6,608

Fish stocked in 2006

4,583

Fish stocked in 2007

8,250

Fish stocked in 2008

7,900

Fish stocked in 2009

8,250

Fish stocked in 2010

8,250

Fish stocked in 2011

8,260

Fish stocked in 2012

8,250

Fish stocked in 2013

8,000

Fish stocked in 2014

8,250

Fish stocked in 2015

10,143

Fish stocked in 2016

7,057

Fish stocked in 2017

7,392

Fish stocked in 2018

6,982

Fish stocked in 2019

6,650

Fish stocked in 2020

6,304

Fish stocked in 2021

503

Fish stocked in 2023

7,700

Fish stocked in 2026

188

Stocking history

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
May 20, 2026Rainbow Trout18810.6 inreport
June 2, 2023Rainbow Trout7,7002.4 inreport
May 28, 2021Rainbow Trout50310.4 inreport
May 21, 2020Rainbow Trout6,3042.6 inreport
June 3, 2019Rainbow Trout6,6502.9 inreport
June 7, 2018Rainbow Trout6,9822.9 inreport
June 6, 2017Rainbow Trout7,3922.6 inreport
June 6, 2016Rainbow Trout7,0572.3 inreport
July 7, 2015Rainbow Trout2,0003.2 inreport
June 16, 2015Rainbow Trout8,1432.8 inreport
June 13, 2014Rainbow Trout8,2502.7 inreport
September 3, 2013Rainbow Trout8,0002.4 inreport
August 27, 2012Rainbow Trout8,2502.3 inreport
September 16, 2011Rainbow Trout8,2602.5 inreport
August 13, 2010Rainbow Trout8,2501.8 inreport
September 8, 2009Rainbow Trout8,2502.1 inreport
August 22, 2008Rainbow Trout7,9001.8 inreport
August 31, 2007Rainbow Trout8,2502 inreport
August 25, 2006Rainbow Trout4,5831.7 inreport
August 24, 2005Rainbow Trout6,6081.9 inreport
August 25, 2004Rainbow Trout4,0622.1 inreport
August 29, 2003Rainbow Trout10,3471.9 inreport
July 19, 1993Rainbow Trout11,5001.7 inreport
July 27, 1992Rainbow Trout11,5452.1 inreport

Access and facts

Mile 52.3 Parks Hwy, then Big Lake Rd, Beaver Lake Rd, West Lake Blvd and Rogers Rd to West Private Ozark Lane, where an unimproved public access on the right has a primitive boat ramp and limited parking. 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 West Beaver Lake?

Fishing West Beaver Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. All 24 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 20, 2026, averaging 3 in. Northern pike is recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is West Beaver Lake stocked?

Last stocked May 20, 2026. It is stocked about 0.7 times a year since 1992, most often in June and August. No plants recorded in 12 years between 1992 and 2026.

How big are the fish stocked at West Beaver Lake?

Rainbow Trout stocked at West Beaver Lake average 3 in.

How do you get on West Beaver Lake?

Mile 52.3 Parks Hwy, then Big Lake Rd, Beaver Lake Rd, West Lake Blvd and Rogers Rd to West Private Ozark Lane, where an unimproved public access on the right has a primitive boat ramp and limited parking. Most shoreline is private.

Which lakes near West Beaver Lake were stocked more recently?

Big Beaver Lake (0.5 mi), Little Beaver Lake (0.6 mi), Rocky Lake (2.1 mi), Loon Lake (3.3 mi), and Bear Paw Lake (3.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Big Beaver Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Little Beaver Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Rocky Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Loon Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Bear Paw Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

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