Bluff Cabin Lake

The feel

Bluff Cabin Lake is a stocked rainbow trout lake north of Delta Junction. The last stretch is a rough, often-muddy ATV trail that runs 4 miles north from the trailhead. There are no facilities at the lake, and crowds are low.

You fish from the bank with light spinning gear or a fly rod. From Mile 271.8 of the Richardson Highway, head north on Tanana Loop Road for 1.3 miles, go right at the junction, then drive 2.3 miles to the ATV trailhead.

What to expect

Water and access

Mile 271.8 Richardson Highway, north on Tanana Loop Road 1.3 miles, right at the junction, then 2.3 miles to the ATV trailhead. From there, 4 miles north on a rough, muddy trail to the lake.

Species and timing

Stocked rainbow trout, May through September.

Methods and gear

Bank fishing with light spinning gear or a fly rod.

License and rules

Tanana River Drainage, stocked lake. Check current stocked-lake limits before you go.

Crowds and best time

Crowds are low.

Hazards

The trail is rough and often muddy.

Bathrooms and water

No facilities.

Season and access

Open water May through September. Trail conditions vary by season.

Mingo says

Plan around the trail, not the fish. Conditions on that muddy stretch change with the season, so check the ground before you commit to the 4 miles.

Before you go

• Bring an ATV that can handle a rough, muddy trail.
• Check the current stocked-lake limits for the Tanana River Drainage.
• Carry everything you need, since the lake has no facilities.

Written October 2026. Sources are listed at the end of this page.