Natural lake

Harding Lake

, Alaska

Harding Lake near Fairbanks is about 2,470 surface acres with a maximum depth of 44 m (about 144 ft) per ADF&G. Lake trout and Arctic char are stocked and fished; pike fishing is closed.

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Surface area2,470 acres

Max depth144 ft

Shoreline—

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Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Lake Trout●●●○○

stocked by ADF&G

Arctic Char●●●○○

stocked by ADF&G

Northern Pike●○○○○

native; pike fishing is closed per Alaska State Parks/ADF&G

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Harding Lake State Recreation Area boat launchPublic
Launch for canoes, motorized boats and other watercraft; a straight canal leads from the launch toward the center of the lake; fee facility.Directions ↗
More public accessPublic
See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Harding Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Alaska Department of Fish and Game ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game before you fish.

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Local tips

The lake is deep (44 m max), so lake trout are fished with deep presentations.
Pike fishing is closed; do not target or keep pike.
Launch fee applies at the state recreation area.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.