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Lake Trout Stocking in Washington

8 Washington waters are on record as stocked with Lake Trout, per Washington fish & wildlife agency (1995–2000) — about 521,166 fish in total. Ranked by stocking activity, each with a full dated history. Lake Trout is typically stocked in summer, most often in July.

Source: Washington fish & wildlife agency· updated 2000-07-11
Photo of a lake trout, a deep-water char with light spots on a dark green-gray body and a deeply forked tail.
Photo by Timothy Knepp / U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (public domain)

About Lake Trout

The largest char in North America, stocked in deep, cold lakes and reservoirs where it can grow for decades.

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8
Waters stocked
521,166
Lake Trout stocked
15
Stocking records
1995–2000
Years on record

When Lake Trout is stocked in Washington

Lake Trout stocking events by month across Washington.

Top counties for Lake Trout

  • King County 4
  • Chelan County 1
  • Snohomish County 1
  • Spokane County 1
  • Stevens County 1

Frequently asked

Where is Lake Trout stocked in Washington?

Lake Trout is stocked in 8 Washington waters, most in King County, Chelan County, Snohomish County — all source-cited to Washington fish & wildlife agency.

When is Lake Trout stocked in Washington?

Lake Trout is typically stocked in summer, most often in July in Washington.

How many Lake Trout are stocked in Washington?

About 521,166 Lake Trout have been stocked across Washington since 1995, per Washington fish & wildlife agency.

8 Lake Trout waters · Washington state stocking data.