StockedWaters

Black Crappie Stocking in Washington

44 Washington waters are on record as stocked with Black Crappie, per Washington fish & wildlife agency (1995–2012) — about 884,146 fish in total. Ranked by stocking activity, each with a full dated history. Black Crappie is typically stocked year-round, most often in October.

Source: Washington fish & wildlife agency· updated 2012-10-18
Photo of a black crappie, a deep-bodied silvery panfish with irregular black speckling.
Photo by U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (public domain)

About Black Crappie

A deep-bodied, schooling panfish related to bluegill and bass, popular for its mild flavor and willingness to bite.

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44
Waters stocked
884,146
Black Crappie stocked
162
Stocking records
1995–2012
Years on record

When Black Crappie is stocked in Washington

Black Crappie stocking events by month across Washington.

Palmer Lake

Okanogan County · 5 species · 294 records

Last stocked June 2026

Fio Rito Lake N

Kittitas County · 3 species · 291 records

Last stocked June 2026

Rotary Lake

Yakima County · 6 species · 284 records

Last stocked May 2026

Columbia Park Pond

Benton County · 11 species · 261 records

Last stocked May 2026

Sprague Lake

Adams County · 8 species · 256 records

Last stocked May 2026

Black Lake

Thurston County · 4 species · 249 records

Last stocked April 2026

Roses Lake

Chelan County · 6 species · 223 records

Last stocked May 2026

Offutt Lake

Thurston County · 4 species · 220 records

Last stocked May 2026

Goose Lake

Skamania County · 7 species · 197 records

Last stocked June 2026

Pond #4

Yakima County · 4 species · 179 records

Last stocked May 2026

Lake Roesiger

Snohomish County · 6 species · 172 records

Last stocked May 2026

Wapato Lake

Chelan County · 4 species · 149 records

Last stocked June 2026

Ohop Lake

Pierce County · 2 species · 136 records

Last stocked March 2026

Moses Lake

Grant County · 7 species · 132 records

Last stocked June 2026

Pond #6

Yakima County · 3 species · 127 records

Last stocked May 2026

Potholes Reservoir

Grant County · 6 species · 114 records

Last stocked June 2026

Leader Lake

Okanogan County · 4 species · 113 records

Last stocked September 2025

Lake Sawyer

King County · 4 species · 102 records

Last stocked May 2026

Hammond Pond

Douglas County · 6 species · 100 records

Last stocked March 2026

Fio Rito Lake S

Kittitas County · 3 species · 97 records

Last stocked June 2016

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Adams County · 5 species · 86 records

Last stocked October 2005

Alkali Lake

Grant County · 9 species · 80 records

Last stocked October 2016

Cassidy Lake

Snohomish County · 3 species · 68 records

Last stocked March 2026

Newman Lake

Spokane County · 5 species · 63 records

Last stocked May 2026

Washburn Lake

Okanogan County · 6 species · 55 records

Last stocked May 2026

Pond #3

Yakima County · 7 species · 54 records

Last stocked March 2026

Downs Lake

Spokane County · 4 species · 51 records

Last stocked March 2025

Coffeepot Lake

Lincoln County · 3 species · 46 records

Last stocked March 2026

Powerline Pond

Franklin County · 4 species · 45 records

Last stocked May 2026

Duck Lake

Grays Harbor County · 5 species · 39 records

Last stocked September 2004

Eloika Lake

Spokane County · 2 species · 36 records

Last stocked March 2026

Evergreen Lake

Grant County · 3 species · 32 records

Last stocked April 2026

Pond #2

Yakima County · 4 species · 30 records

Last stocked February 2026

Duck Lake

Grays Harbor County · 4 species · 29 records

Last stocked May 2024

Stan Coffin Lake

Grant County · 3 species · 27 records

Last stocked September 2014

Whitestone Lake

Okanogan County · 3 species · 23 records

Last stocked May 2026

Cow Lake

Adams County · 5 species · 18 records

Last stocked May 2009

Goose Lake Lwr

Grant County · 6 species · 15 records

Last stocked April 2001

Ephrata Lake

Grant County · 3 species · 12 records

Last stocked April 2012

Pond #5

Yakima County · 3 species · 8 records

Last stocked September 2005

Pond #7

Yakima County · 2 species · 4 records

Last stocked July 2001

Worth Lake

Franklin County · 2 species · 4 records

Last stocked October 2006

Shiner Lake

Adams County · 2 species · 3 records

Last stocked October 2005

Big Lake

Skagit County · 2 species · 2 records

Last stocked October 2005

Top counties for Black Crappie

  • Grant County 7
  • Yakima County 7
  • Adams County 4
  • Okanogan County 4
  • Spokane County 3
  • Chelan County 2

Frequently asked

Where is Black Crappie stocked in Washington?

Black Crappie is stocked in 44 Washington waters, most in Grant County, Yakima County, Adams County — all source-cited to Washington fish & wildlife agency.

When is Black Crappie stocked in Washington?

Black Crappie is typically stocked year-round, most often in October in Washington.

How many Black Crappie are stocked in Washington?

About 884,146 Black Crappie have been stocked across Washington since 1995, per Washington fish & wildlife agency.

44 Black Crappie waters · Washington state stocking data.