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Pink Stocking in Washington

6 Washington waters are on record as stocked with Pink, per Washington fish & wildlife agency (1996–2026) — about 21,043,852 fish in total. Ranked by stocking activity, each with a full dated history. Pink is typically stocked in spring, most often in April.

Source: Washington fish & wildlife agency· updated 2026-03-24
Photo of a pink salmon, the smallest Pacific salmon, with large oval black spots on the back and tail.
Photo by Timothy Knepp / U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (public domain)

About Pink Salmon

The smallest and most abundant Pacific salmon species, present in Washington on a strict two-year cycle.

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6
Waters stocked
21,043,852
Pink stocked
63
Stocking records
1996–2026
Years on record

When Pink is stocked in Washington

Pink stocking events by month across Washington.

Top counties for Pink

  • Clallam County 2
  • Kitsap County 1
  • Mason County 1
  • Pierce County 1
  • Whatcom County 1

Frequently asked

Where is Pink stocked in Washington?

Pink is stocked in 6 Washington waters, most in Clallam County, Kitsap County, Mason County — all source-cited to Washington fish & wildlife agency.

When is Pink stocked in Washington?

Pink is typically stocked in spring, most often in April in Washington.

How many Pink are stocked in Washington?

About 21,043,852 Pink have been stocked across Washington since 1996, per Washington fish & wildlife agency.

6 Pink waters · Washington state stocking data.