Cowlitz River Fish Stocking
Lewis County, Washington · 1998–2024 on record
According to Washington fish & wildlife agency, Cowlitz River was last stocked April 1, 2024 with Coho Salmon. Cowlitz River has 98 stocking records on file, spanning 1998–2024, with about 689,081 fish stocked over that period.
When Cowlitz River is stocked
Cowlitz River is typically stocked in spring, most often in April — 44 stocking events in that peak month.
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By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2024 | Coho Salmon | 36,306 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 1, 2024 | Chinook Salmon | 2,078 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 1, 2024 | Chinook Salmon | 10,671 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 1, 2024 | Chinook Salmon | 95 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 1, 2024 | Chinook Salmon | 2,106 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 1, 2023 | Chinook Salmon | 4,029 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 1, 2023 | Coho Salmon | 10,857 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 1, 2023 | Coho Salmon | 6,483 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2023 | Coho Salmon | 691 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 1, 2023 | Coho Salmon | 4,028 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 1, 2023 | Chinook Salmon | 4,029 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 1, 2023 | Steelhead | 8,135 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 1, 2023 | Chinook Salmon | 599 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 1, 2023 | Cutthroat Trout | 29 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 1, 2023 | Coho Salmon | 105 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 1, 2023 | Coho Salmon | 13,698 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 1, 2023 | Steelhead | 102 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 1, 2023 | Chinook Salmon | 953 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 1, 2023 | Chinook Salmon | 115 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 1, 2023 | Coho Salmon | 375 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 1, 2023 | Cutthroat Trout | 814 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 1, 2023 | Chinook Salmon | 7,045 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 1, 2023 | Coho Salmon | 6,636 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 15, 2023 | Cutthroat Trout | 852 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 15, 2023 | Steelhead | 9,225 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 1, 2022 | Chinook Salmon | 3,317 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 1, 2022 | Chinook Salmon | 5,029 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 1, 2022 | Coho Salmon | 331 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 1, 2022 | Coho Salmon | 84 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 1, 2022 | Coho Salmon | 6,097 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 1, 2022 | Coho Salmon | 4,368 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 1, 2022 | Coho Salmon | 7,373 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 1, 2022 | Chinook Salmon | 989 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 1, 2022 | Coho Salmon | 7,046 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 1, 2022 | Chinook Salmon | 4,024 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 1, 2022 | Chinook Salmon | 3,374 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 1, 2022 | Steelhead | 7,245 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 1, 2022 | Coho Salmon | 5,029 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 1, 2022 | Chinook Salmon | 3,024 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| January 23, 2018 | Coho Salmon | 20,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| January 1, 2012 | Coho Salmon | 5,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| October 19, 2011 | Coho Salmon | 4,356 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| August 5, 2011 | Coho Salmon | 1,313 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 22, 2011 | Coho Salmon | 11,446 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 22, 2011 | Coho Salmon | 11,446 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 31, 2011 | Coho Salmon | 17,269 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 31, 2011 | Coho Salmon | 17,269 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 1, 2011 | Coho Salmon | 5,675 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 1, 2011 | Coho Salmon | 5,675 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| November 15, 2010 | Coho Salmon | 5,684 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
The reporting agency did not include fish sizes for this water.
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Frequently asked
When was Cowlitz River last stocked?
According to Washington fish & wildlife agency, Cowlitz River was last stocked April 1, 2024 with Coho Salmon.
What fish species are stocked in Cowlitz River?
Cowlitz River is stocked with Coho Salmon, Chinook Salmon, Steelhead, and Cutthroat Trout.
What time of year is Cowlitz River stocked?
Cowlitz River is typically stocked in spring, most often in April.
How often is Cowlitz River stocked?
Cowlitz River has been stocked about 4 times a year — 98 recorded stockings between 1998 and 2024.
How many fish have been stocked in Cowlitz River?
About 689,081 fish have been stocked in Cowlitz River across 98 recorded events since 1998, per Washington fish & wildlife agency.