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Monterey Lake

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Alaska, United States

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Rainbow trout

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Rainbow trout

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Pink salmon

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Rainbow trout

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Northern pike

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Rainbow trout

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General info

Monterey Lake is a lake located in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, United States. It is most popular for fishing Rainbow trout, Northern pike, and Walleye.

Location

64°49′14.6″N 147°37′22.3″W
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Fishing regulations at Monterey Lake, AK

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Alaska can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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Reviews of Monterey Lake

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Cities nearby

Fairbanks

1.3 miles away

South Van Horn

4.8 miles away

Farmers Loop

6.3 miles away

College

6.7 miles away

Badger

7.1 miles away

North Pole

9.0 miles away

Steele Creek

10.0 miles away

Fox

10.7 miles away

Chena Ridge

12.3 miles away

Goldstream

13.7 miles away

Ester

14.1 miles away

Moose Creek

15.4 miles away

Two Rivers

16.4 miles away

Eielson AFB

19.4 miles away

Pleasant Valley

21.7 miles away

Salcha

29.4 miles away

Harding-Birch Lakes

43.4 miles away

Whitestone

68.8 miles away

Big Delta

72.6 miles away

Delta Junction

77.6 miles away

Talkeetna

188.4 miles away

Trapper Creek

192.7 miles away

Susitna North

198.4 miles away

Sutton-Alpine

216.0 miles away

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FAQ about Monterey Lake fishing

Monterey Lake is a lake located in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, United States. Its coordinates are:
64°49′14.6″N 147°37′22.3″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Monterey Lake by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in Monterey Lake are:
  • Rainbow trout - 31 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Northern pike - 3 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Walleye - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
The latest Monterey Lake fishing reports are:

Fishing in Alaska requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Options include resident, non-resident, short-term, and combination saltwater/freshwater licenses, available online or at license vendors statewide.

In Alaska, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. Residents 60 and older qualify for a discounted license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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