West Iksgiza Lake fishing

West Iksgiza Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 0.4 times a year since 2004, most often in June and July. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

AI-generated illustration, not a photo of this lake
Last stocked
June 4, 2025
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
9
Since 2004
Species recorded
1
Average size
2.4 in
Elevation
579 ft

Fish at West Iksgiza Lake

1 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 9 plants · last June 4, 2025 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked June 4, 2025 · avg 2.4 in · 9 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

How West Iksgiza Lake is stocked

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

No plants recorded in 13 years between 2004 and 2025.

Fish stocked in 2004

10,033

Fish stocked in 2005

10,796

Fish stocked in 2012

2,000

Fish stocked in 2015

2,003

Fish stocked in 2017

5,011

Fish stocked in 2019

5,005

Fish stocked in 2021

5,019

Fish stocked in 2023

5,015

Fish stocked in 2025

3,500

Stocking history

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 4, 2025Rainbow Trout3,5002.3 inreport
June 9, 2023Rainbow Trout5,0152.4 inreport
June 22, 2021Rainbow Trout5,0192.4 inreport
June 12, 2019Rainbow Trout5,0052.8 inreport
June 15, 2017Rainbow Trout5,0112.5 inreport
June 11, 2015Rainbow Trout2,0032.6 inreport
October 5, 2012Rainbow Trout2,0003 inreport
September 13, 2005Rainbow Trout10,7962.3 inreport
July 29, 2004Rainbow Trout10,0331.7 inreport

Access and facts

Nearest town
Nenana, AK

Remote lake, also called Gap Lake, about 38 miles west of Nenana near Geskakmina and Triangle lakes. Reached by winter trail or small plane; it is too small for some aircraft. No facilities.

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 West Iksgiza Lake?

Fishing West Iksgiza Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. All 9 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 4, 2025, averaging 2.4 in.

When is West Iksgiza Lake stocked?

Last stocked June 4, 2025. It is stocked about 0.4 times a year since 2004, most often in June and July. No plants recorded in 13 years between 2004 and 2025.

How big are the fish stocked at West Iksgiza Lake?

Rainbow Trout stocked at West Iksgiza Lake average 2.4 in.

How do you get on West Iksgiza Lake?

The nearest town is Nenana, AK. Remote lake, also called Gap Lake, about 38 miles west of Nenana near Geskakmina and Triangle lakes. Reached by winter trail or small plane; it is too small for some aircraft. No facilities.

Which lakes near West Iksgiza Lake were stocked more recently?

Geskakmina Lake (5.8 mi), Dune Lake (24.6 mi), and Nenana City Pond (37.6 mi) were stocked more recently. Geskakmina Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Dune Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Nenana City Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

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