Copper River County · lake · 15 acres
Tex Smith Lake
Stocked 2× on record · ADF&G
Tex Smith Lake is a lake in Copper River County, Alaska, stocked with Arctic Char (Triploid) and Rainbow Trout (Triploid) — most recently on May 28, 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°
47°
7 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
72°
52°
7 mph
0%
Sun
Overcast
73°
51°
8 mph
0%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 28 | Arctic Char (Triploid) | 500 | 10.2" | |
| May 28 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 543 | 10.1" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All Alaska waters with arctic char (triploid) → · All Alaska waters with rainbow trout (triploid) →
Nearby waters
- Little Junction Lake2.0 mi
- Junction Lake1.9 mistocked Jun 10, 2026
- Crater Lake2.8 mi
- Little Crater Lake2.9 mi
- Sucker Lake5.1 mi
- McLeod Lake3.8 mi
- Tolsona Mountain Lake4.6 mi
- Lost Cabin Lake3.7 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.
Tex Smith Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Tex Smith Lake?+
Tex Smith Lake is stocked with Arctic Char (Triploid) and Rainbow Trout (Triploid) in Copper River County, Alaska, most recently on May 28, 2026 by ADF&G. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Tex Smith 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 Tex Smith Lake?+
Tex Smith Lake is a lake in Copper River County, Alaska. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: ADF&G · updated May 28, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.