First Lake

The feel

First Lake sits inside Seward city limits, and Two Lakes Trail makes it easily accessible. You reach the trail from downtown Seward, off Vista Rd or Hulm Ln, or from behind AVTEC. The lake is stocked with rainbow trout year-round.

For 4 consecutive days beginning the third Thursday in May each year, First Lake is a Youth-Only Fishery. It is one of two youth-only fisheries in Seward and is for anglers ages 15 years and younger only.

What to expect

Water and access

A lake inside Seward city limits on Two Lakes Trail, reached from downtown Seward off Vista Rd, Hulm Ln or behind AVTEC.

Species and timing

Rainbow trout, stocked year-round. Youth-Only Fishery for 4 consecutive days beginning the third Thursday in May each year.

License and rules

Salmon fishing is prohibited in all lakes of the Resurrection Bay area (south of Mile 12 Seward Highway). The youth-only days are for anglers ages 15 years and younger only.

Season and access

Open year-round for rainbow trout. Access is from downtown Seward off Vista Rd, Hulm Ln or behind AVTEC.

Mingo says

Bring an angler 15 or younger for the May youth days. Adults who want to fish should pick another week.

Before you go

• Check the current sport fishing regulations for these lakes before you cast.
• Call the Sport Fish Information Center at (907) 267-2218, M-F 8am - 5 pm, except on state and federal holidays.
• Leave the salmon gear home; salmon fishing is prohibited in the lakes of the Resurrection Bay area.

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