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Largemouth Bass Stocking in Washington

22 Washington waters are on record as stocked with Largemouth Bass, per Washington fish & wildlife agency (1995–2008) — about 130,681 fish in total. Ranked by stocking activity, each with a full dated history. Largemouth Bass is typically stocked in spring and summer, most often in August.

Source: Washington fish & wildlife agency· updated 2008-05-17
Illustration of a largemouth bass, olive-green body with a dark horizontal stripe along the flank.
Illustration by Duane Raver / U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (public domain)

About Largemouth Bass

One of the most popular sport fish in North America, stocked in ponds, reservoirs, and lakes for its size and aggressive strikes.

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22
Waters stocked
130,681
Largemouth Bass stocked
153
Stocking records
1995–2008
Years on record

When Largemouth Bass is stocked in Washington

Largemouth Bass stocking events by month across Washington.

Banks Lake

Grant County · 7 species · 407 records

Last stocked April 2026

Palmer Lake

Okanogan County · 5 species · 294 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

Roses Lake

Chelan County · 6 species · 223 records

Last stocked May 2026

Moses Lake

Grant County · 7 species · 132 records

Last stocked June 2026

Potholes Reservoir

Grant County · 6 species · 114 records

Last stocked June 2026

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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

Pond #3

Yakima County · 7 species · 54 records

Last stocked March 2026

Pond #2

Yakima County · 4 species · 30 records

Last stocked February 2026

Pond #1

Yakima County · 5 species · 28 records

Last stocked February 2026

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

Lake Kahlotus

Franklin County · 2 species · 21 records

Last stocked June 1999

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

Pond #5

Yakima County · 3 species · 8 records

Last stocked September 2005

Hallin Lake

Adams County · 2 species · 4 records

Last stocked May 2008

Yakima River

Benton County · 2 species · 3 records

Last stocked June 1998

Royal Lake

Adams County · 1 species · 1 records

Last stocked June 1997

Top counties for Largemouth Bass

  • Grant County 6
  • Yakima County 5
  • Adams County 5
  • Okanogan County 2
  • Benton County 2
  • Franklin County 1

Frequently asked

Where is Largemouth Bass stocked in Washington?

Largemouth Bass is stocked in 22 Washington waters, most in Grant County, Yakima County, Adams County — all source-cited to Washington fish & wildlife agency.

When is Largemouth Bass stocked in Washington?

Largemouth Bass is typically stocked in spring and summer, most often in August in Washington.

How many Largemouth Bass are stocked in Washington?

About 130,681 Largemouth Bass have been stocked across Washington since 1995, per Washington fish & wildlife agency.

22 Largemouth Bass waters · Washington state stocking data.