Fairbanks North Star County · reservoir · 241 acres
Chena Lake
Stocked 5× on record · ADF&G
Chena Lake is a reservoir in Fairbanks North Star County, Alaska, stocked with Coho Salmon (Triploid) and Rainbow Trout (Triploid) — most recently on Jun 16, 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
70°
51°
8 mph
8%
Fri
Overcast
73°
50°
5 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
77°
52°
6 mph
0%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 16 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 4,052 | 9.8" | |
| May 29 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 2,433 | 10.2" | |
| May 29 | Coho Salmon (Triploid) | 38,113 | 2.7" | |
| May 27 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 1,009 | 10" | |
| May 27 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 1,757 | 10" | |
Angler reports
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All Alaska waters with coho salmon (triploid) → · All Alaska waters with rainbow trout (triploid) →
Nearby waters
- Moose Creek Reservoir1.8 mi
- Bathing Beauty Pond4.3 mi
- North Chena Pond3.2 mi
- North Pole Pond3.3 mistocked Jun 16, 2026
- Hidden Lake6.5 mi
- Bear Lake6.4 mi
- Grayling Lake8.1 mi
- Horseshoe Lake5.5 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.
Chena Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Chena Lake?+
Chena Lake is stocked with Coho Salmon (Triploid) and Rainbow Trout (Triploid) in Fairbanks North Star County, Alaska, most recently on Jun 16, 2026 by ADF&G. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Chena Lake get stocked?+
Going by 5 records since 2026, stocking at Chena Lake peaks in May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Chena 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 Chena Lake?+
Chena Lake is a reservoir in Fairbanks North Star County, Alaska. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: ADF&G · updated Jun 16, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.