Anchorage County · lake · 25 acres
Cheney Lake
Stocked 4× on record · ADF&G
Cheney Lake is a lake in Anchorage County, Alaska, stocked with Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout (Triploid) — most recently on Jul 8, 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
72°
56°
5 mph
0%
Fri
Mostly clear
73°
52°
4 mph
0%
Sat
Partly cloudy
68°
51°
5 mph
0%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jul 8 | Rainbow Trout | 100 | 20.3" | |
| Jun 16 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 1,429 | 10.7" | |
| Jun 16 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 4,327 | 10.7" | |
| May 25 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 4,398 | 10.5" | |
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All Alaska waters with rainbow trout → · All Alaska waters with rainbow trout (triploid) →
Nearby waters
- University Lake1.8 mi
- Goose Lake2.0 mi
- Lazy Lake3.8 mi
- Diablo Pond2.6 mi
- Hillstrand Pond2.7 mi
- Lake Hideaway5.5 mi
- Upper Sixmile Lake5.7 mi
- Lake 'O' the Hills5.8 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.
Cheney Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Cheney Lake?+
Cheney Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout (Triploid) in Anchorage County, Alaska, most recently on Jul 8, 2026 by ADF&G. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Cheney Lake get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2026, stocking at Cheney Lake peaks in June. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Cheney 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 Cheney Lake?+
Cheney Lake is a lake in Anchorage County, Alaska. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: ADF&G · updated Jul 8, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.