Lake Otis
Rainbow trout water; 2 stockings on the 2026 record.
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2
stockings 2026
Aug 27
last stocked
3,595
fish reported
9.2
acres (NHD)
The year here
stocked last 7 days announced ahead · tap a tick for details
What swims here
Rainbow trout
Stocking record 2026
| Date | Species | Size | Fish | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 25 | Rainbow trout | 1,843 | completed | |
| Aug 27 | Rainbow trout | 1,752 | completed |
Gear for this water
Stocked within the last three weeks: fish are still bunched near the release points and keyed on familiar smells.
For the trout (rainbow trout stocked 2 times here in 2026, stillwater)
| Small crankbaits | trout-pattern cranks trolled or slow-retrieved off points |
| Slip bobber and jig | 1/32 oz marabou jig or waxworm suspended at cruising depth |
| Ultralight spinning rod | 6 to 7 ft ultralight, 4 lb line; long casts from the bank |
Suggestions follow from what the state actually stocks here and what kind of water it is, nothing else. No sponsored placements.
Nearby stocked waters
The closest waters with stocking pages of their own, straight-line miles from this one.
| Water | Distance | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| Chester Creek | 2.8 mi | Jun 16 |
| Cheney Lake | 2.9 mi | Aug 24 |
| DeLong Lake | 4.2 mi | Aug 27 |
| Jewel Lake (Anchorage) | 5.3 mi | Aug 26 |
| Waldon Lake (JBER) | 13 mi | May 26 |
Records from Alaska Department of Fish and Game
(official page). Placement from USGS GNIS
and the National Hydrography Dataset. Schedules change without notice.
Seasons, limits, and licenses:
Alaska fishing
regulations.