Matanuska-Susitna County · lake · 125 acres
Carpenter Lake
Stocked 4× on record · ADF&G
Carpenter Lake is a lake in Matanuska-Susitna County, Alaska, stocked with Arctic Char (Triploid), Coho Salmon (Triploid) and Rainbow Trout (Triploid) — most recently on Jun 18, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from ADF&G; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
73°
56°
7 mph
2%
Fri
Mostly clear
75°
54°
7 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
72°
54°
7 mph
0%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 18 | Coho Salmon (Triploid) | 15,804 | 4.5" | |
| Jun 4 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 11,999 | 2.7" | |
| Jun 3 | Coho Salmon (Triploid) | 15,002 | 2.5" | |
| Jun 1 | Arctic Char (Triploid) | 460 | 9.9" | |
Angler reports
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All Alaska waters with arctic char (triploid) → · All Alaska waters with coho salmon (triploid) →
Nearby waters
- Jewell Lake1.4 mi
- Cann Lake1.1 mi
- Serenity Lake2.2 mi
- Diamond Lake4.6 mi
- Anna Lake3.2 mi
- My Lake2.8 mi
- Crooked Lake5.8 mi
- Loonsong Lake3.5 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official AK regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Carpenter Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Carpenter Lake?+
Carpenter Lake is stocked with Arctic Char (Triploid), Coho Salmon (Triploid) and Rainbow Trout (Triploid) in Matanuska-Susitna County, Alaska, most recently on Jun 18, 2026 by ADF&G. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Carpenter Lake get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2026, stocking at Carpenter Lake peaks in June. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Carpenter Lake?+
Yes — Alaska requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Carpenter Lake?+
Carpenter Lake is a lake in Matanuska-Susitna County, Alaska. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: ADF&G · updated Jun 18, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.