Edmonds Lake

The feel

Edmonds Lake is a lake stocked by ADF&G, and rainbow trout are the fish listed. It lies north of Mirror Lake, near Chugiak, Alaska, and is listed under Eagle River in the Anchorage Bowl area.

Getting there is a short drive: after the Mirror Lake exit and a left at the "T", you go roughly 1.3 miles to Paradise Lane. The lake access is a short distance down it.

What to expect

Water and access

A lake north of Mirror Lake, a short drive down Paradise Lane.

Species and timing

Rainbow trout, stocked by ADF&G.

Season and access

From MP 23.6 Glenn Highway, take the Mirror Lake exit and turn left at the "T". Drive roughly 1.3 miles to Paradise Lane and turn right.

Mingo says

Watch your odometer after the turn at the "T". The right onto Paradise Lane is the one to catch.

Before you go

• Note the exit: MP 23.6 on the Glenn Highway.
• Turn right at Paradise Lane.
• Questions go to the ADF&G Anchorage Management Area office.

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