Washington Trout Stocking Schedule
Normalized public-agency records with timing guidance and official source links.
Quick answer: Washington trout stocking timing varies by waterbody. Catchable updates run Monday through Thursday through the year. A plant can occur before a lake opens, so fishing regulations—not the stocking date—control access. Our latest normalized snapshot shows 0 reported trout stocking rows during the past 30 days (25 in the trailing 24 months). Data was retrieved July 19, 2026 from Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Trout Plants; confirm current conditions with the official report.
When to go
Choose the first practical trip after the agency confirms the release, then account for access, weather, water temperature, depth, and fishing pressure.
No universal window
Recent trout stockings
| Date | Waterbody | Species | Count | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2026 | MAYFIELD RES (LEWI) | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | Agency |
| Jul 14, 2026 | MINERAL LK (LEWI) | Brown Trout | 1,688 | Agency |
| Jul 14, 2026 | MINERAL LK (LEWI) | Rainbow Trout | 1,063 | Agency |
| Jul 14, 2026 | RAINEY CR 26.0651 | Rainbow Trout | 2,750 | Agency |
| Jul 13, 2026 | LK MERWIN (COWL) | Rainbow Trout | 1,647 | Agency |
| Jul 13, 2026 | LK MERWIN (COWL) | Rainbow Trout | 3,464 | Agency |
| Jul 11, 2026 | SPRING CR 30.0106 | Rainbow Trout | 496 | Agency |
| Jul 9, 2026 | MAYFIELD RES (LEWI) | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | Agency |
| Jul 8, 2026 | MAYFIELD RES (LEWI) | Rainbow Trout | 3,120 | Agency |
| Jul 8, 2026 | MINERAL LK (LEWI) | Brown Trout | 3,500 | Agency |
| Jul 2, 2026 | BLACKBIRD ISLAND PONDS | Cutthroat Trout | 2,123 | Agency |
| Jul 1, 2026 | LK KOKANEE (MASO) | Rainbow Trout | 2,615 | Agency |
| Jun 30, 2026 | MAYFIELD RES (LEWI) | Rainbow Trout | 3,320 | Agency |
| Jun 29, 2026 | KIWANAS PD (KITT) | Rainbow Trout | 605 | Agency |
| Jun 29, 2026 | KIWANAS PD (KITT) | Rainbow Trout | 200 | Agency |
| Jun 29, 2026 | SWIFT POWER CANAL (SKAM) | Rainbow Trout | 1,400 | Agency |
| Jun 27, 2026 | SPRING CR 30.0106 | Rainbow Trout | 1,125 | Agency |
| Jun 23, 2026 | COUNCIL LK (SKAM) | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | Agency |
| Jun 23, 2026 | HATCHERY CR 41.1199 | Rainbow Trout | 750 | Agency |
| Jun 23, 2026 | MAYFIELD RES (LEWI) | Rainbow Trout | 2,980 | Agency |
| Jun 23, 2026 | RAINEY CR 26.0651 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | Agency |
| Jun 22, 2026 | AMERICAN LK (PIER) | Rainbow Trout | 1,929 | Agency |
| Jun 22, 2026 | BRADLEY LK (PIER) | Rainbow Trout | 1,600 | Agency |
| Jun 22, 2026 | CRESCENT LK (PIER) T17 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | Agency |
| Jun 18, 2026 | BLUE LK (COLU) | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | Agency |
FAQ
When are trout stocked in Washington?
Catchable updates run Monday through Thursday through the year. A plant can occur before a lake opens, so fishing regulations—not the stocking date—control access. Recent normalized rows: 0 in the last 30 days.
How soon after trout stocking should you fish?
Choose the first practical trip after the agency confirms the release, then account for access, weather, water temperature, depth, and fishing pressure.
Where is the official Washington stocking report?
Use Washington fish stocking reports from Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife. This page is a dated research snapshot, not a live agency feed.
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