Fielding Lake

The feel

Fielding Lake sits among the tundra hills of the Alaska Range, in an alpine setting above tree line at 2,973 feet. The lake covers 605 acres and is well known for lake trout.

The state recreation site on the shore has a boat launch, 17 campsites, picnic sites and a public use cabin. The fish are natural, not stocked: Arctic grayling, lake trout and burbot.

What to expect

Water and access

Leave the Richardson Highway at mile 200.5 and travel 1.5 miles to the lake and state recreation site. A boat launch serves the lake.

Species and timing

Arctic grayling are fished year-round. Lake trout and burbot are fished October through August.

License and rules

The fish population is natural and not stocked.

Bathrooms and water

Accessible toilets at the recreation site. Garbage service is no longer available at the campground.

Season and access

Ice sometimes remains on the lake until July. Campsites are first come, first served with no online reservations, with a camping limit of 15 days.

Mingo says

Check for ice before you drive up, since it can linger into July. For burbot or lake trout, go between October and August.

Before you go

• Reserve the public use cabin ahead, since it is available by reservation.
• Count on first come, first served campsites with a 15-day limit.
• Take your garbage out, because garbage service is no longer available.

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