Cowlitz River Upper Fish Stocking
Washington · 1998–2017 on record
According to Washington fish & wildlife agency, Cowlitz River Upper was last stocked June 15, 2017 with Chinook Salmon. Cowlitz River Upper has 32 stocking records on file, spanning 1998–2017, with about 1,375,269 fish stocked over that period.
When Cowlitz River Upper is stocked
Cowlitz River Upper is typically stocked in spring, most often in April — 16 stocking events in that peak month.
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Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 15, 2017 | Chinook Salmon | 129,720 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 16, 2011 | Chinook Salmon | 149,266 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 21, 2010 | Chinook Salmon | 15,516 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 21, 2010 | Chinook Salmon | 46,601 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 7, 2010 | Chinook Salmon | 36,998 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 7, 2010 | Chinook Salmon | 54,393 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 30, 2009 | Chinook Salmon | 51,921 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 30, 2009 | Chinook Salmon | 51,907 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2009 | Chinook Salmon | 52,044 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 7, 2009 | Chinook Salmon | 52,119 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 7, 2009 | Chinook Salmon | 51,993 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| October 29, 2008 | Steelhead | 29,607 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 4, 2008 | Chinook Salmon | 10,509 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 14, 2008 | Chinook Salmon | 25,856 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 14, 2008 | Chinook Salmon | 26,286 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 24, 2008 | Chinook Salmon | 25,941 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 11, 2008 | Chinook Salmon | 25,860 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 11, 2008 | Chinook Salmon | 25,906 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| October 31, 2006 | Steelhead | 55,004 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 4, 2003 | Chinook Salmon | 44,365 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 4, 2003 | Chinook Salmon | 44,352 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 4, 2003 | Chinook Salmon | 46,080 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 4, 2003 | Chinook Salmon | 33,800 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| September 30, 2002 | Steelhead | 14,688 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| October 3, 2001 | Steelhead | 20,440 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| October 3, 2001 | Steelhead | 23,506 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2, 2001 | Steelhead | 40,369 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 1, 2001 | Steelhead | 2,747 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 1, 2001 | Steelhead | 24,231 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 26, 2001 | Chinook Salmon | 82,830 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 26, 2001 | Chinook Salmon | 68,024 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| September 29, 1998 | Steelhead | 12,390 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
The reporting agency did not include fish sizes for this water.
Frequently asked
When was Cowlitz River Upper last stocked?
According to Washington fish & wildlife agency, Cowlitz River Upper was last stocked June 15, 2017 with Chinook Salmon.
What fish species are stocked in Cowlitz River Upper?
Cowlitz River Upper is stocked with Chinook Salmon and Steelhead.
What time of year is Cowlitz River Upper stocked?
Cowlitz River Upper is typically stocked in spring, most often in April.
How often is Cowlitz River Upper stocked?
Cowlitz River Upper has been stocked about 2 times a year — 32 recorded stockings between 1998 and 2017.
How many fish have been stocked in Cowlitz River Upper?
About 1,375,269 fish have been stocked in Cowlitz River Upper across 32 recorded events since 1998, per Washington fish & wildlife agency.