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Walleye Stocking in Washington

9 Washington waters are on record as stocked with Walleye, per Washington fish & wildlife agency (1995–2011) — about 7,490,116 fish in total. Ranked by stocking activity, each with a full dated history. Walleye is typically stocked in spring, most often in April.

Source: Washington fish & wildlife agency· updated 2011-10-14
Illustration of a walleye, an olive-and-gold mottled fish with large, glassy eyes and a white-tipped lower tail lobe.
Illustration by Duane Raver / U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (public domain)

About Walleye

A large predatory member of the perch family, named for its large, glossy eyes, and one of the most popular table-fish targets in the states that stock it.

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9
Waters stocked
7,490,116
Walleye stocked
80
Stocking records
1995–2011
Years on record

When Walleye is stocked in Washington

Walleye stocking events by month across Washington.

Top counties for Walleye

  • Grant County 4
  • Adams County 1
  • Benton County 1
  • Franklin County 1
  • Spokane County 1
  • Yakima County 1

Frequently asked

Where is Walleye stocked in Washington?

Walleye is stocked in 9 Washington waters, most in Grant County, Adams County, Benton County — all source-cited to Washington fish & wildlife agency.

When is Walleye stocked in Washington?

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

How many Walleye are stocked in Washington?

About 7,490,116 Walleye have been stocked across Washington since 1995, per Washington fish & wildlife agency.

9 Walleye waters · Washington state stocking data.