Capitol Lake Fish Stocking
Thurston County, Washington · 1995–2012 on record
According to Washington fish & wildlife agency, Capitol Lake was last stocked May 24, 2012 with Chinook Salmon. Capitol Lake has 79 stocking records on file, spanning 1995–2012, with about 25,331,760 fish stocked over that period.
When Capitol Lake is stocked
Capitol Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in May — 40 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Capitol Lake, freshest activity first.
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By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2012 | Chinook Salmon | 432,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 22, 2008 | Chinook Salmon | 203,050 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 7, 2008 | Chinook Salmon | 121,800 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 24, 2007 | Chinook Salmon | 123,500 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 21, 2007 | Chinook Salmon | 780,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 26, 2007 | Chinook Salmon | 57,386 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 18, 2006 | Chinook Salmon | 81,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 16, 2006 | Chinook Salmon | 298,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2006 | Chinook Salmon | 200,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 13, 2006 | Chinook Salmon | 97,850 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 25, 2005 | Chinook Salmon | 282,360 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 11, 2005 | Chinook Salmon | 64,121 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 11, 2004 | Chinook Salmon | 559,900 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 3, 2004 | Chinook Salmon | 743,700 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 13, 2004 | Chinook Salmon | 100,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 8, 2003 | Chinook Salmon | 197,250 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 8, 2003 | Chinook Salmon | 197,250 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 8, 2003 | Chinook Salmon | 197,250 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| January 31, 2003 | Chinook Salmon | 27,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| January 31, 2003 | Chinook Salmon | 24,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| January 31, 2003 | Chinook Salmon | 80,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| January 31, 2003 | Chinook Salmon | 23,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 23, 2002 | Chinook Salmon | 591,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 4, 2002 | Chinook Salmon | 157,280 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 4, 2002 | Chinook Salmon | 17,880 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 4, 2002 | Chinook Salmon | 17,880 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 4, 2002 | Chinook Salmon | 17,880 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 4, 2002 | Chinook Salmon | 17,880 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 11, 2001 | Chinook Salmon | 293,800 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 7, 2001 | Chinook Salmon | 320,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 9, 2001 | Chinook Salmon | 109,836 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 9, 2001 | Chinook Salmon | 70,164 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| July 5, 2000 | Chinook Salmon | 75,175 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 25, 2000 | Chinook Salmon | 188,980 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 1, 2000 | Chinook Salmon | 499,500 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 8, 1999 | Chinook Salmon | 185,500 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2, 1999 | Chinook Salmon | 352,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 25, 1999 | Chinook Salmon | 347,500 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 19, 1999 | Chinook Salmon | 97,500 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 5, 1999 | Chinook Salmon | 600,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 5, 1999 | Chinook Salmon | 870,925 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 29, 1999 | Chinook Salmon | 430,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 9, 1999 | Chinook Salmon | 191,300 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 4, 1998 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,080 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 30, 1998 | Chinook Salmon | 1,048,760 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 30, 1998 | Chinook Salmon | 190,985 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 11, 1998 | Chinook Salmon | 137,865 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 11, 1998 | Chinook Salmon | 126,960 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 28, 1998 | Chinook Salmon | 277,500 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 28, 1998 | Chinook Salmon | 286,750 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
The reporting agency did not include fish sizes for this water.
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Frequently asked
When was Capitol Lake last stocked?
According to Washington fish & wildlife agency, Capitol Lake was last stocked May 24, 2012 with Chinook Salmon.
What fish species are stocked in Capitol Lake?
Capitol Lake is stocked with Chinook Salmon, Cutthroat Trout, Steelhead, and Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Capitol Lake stocked?
Capitol Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in May.
How often is Capitol Lake stocked?
Capitol Lake has been stocked about 4 times a year — 79 recorded stockings between 1995 and 2012.
How many fish have been stocked in Capitol Lake?
About 25,331,760 fish have been stocked in Capitol Lake across 79 recorded events since 1995, per Washington fish & wildlife agency.