Crawfish Lake Fish Stocking
Okanogan County, Washington · 1995–2026 on record
According to Washington fish & wildlife agency, Crawfish Lake was last stocked May 6, 2026 with Rainbow Trout. Crawfish Lake has 70 stocking records on file, spanning 1995–2026, with about 384,549 fish stocked over that period.
When Crawfish Lake is stocked
Crawfish Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in May — 51 stocking events in that peak month.
Angler's Field Guide
Fishing Tips & Stocking Guide for Crawfish Lake
Practical advice on fish behavior, recommended tackle, and state regulations for anglers fishing in Okanogan County, Washington.
Post-Plant Behavior & Timing
Hatchery-raised fish are conditioned to pelleted feed and open raceways. Following a release into Crawfish Lake, they typically congregate in schools near public access points, boat ramps, or inlets for the first 24 to 48 hours while adjusting to natural water conditions.
Since Crawfish Lake was last stocked May 6, 2026, anglers visiting within 1 to 2 weeks of a reported event generally experience the highest activity before fish disperse into deeper cover.
State Regulations & Licensing
- •Fishing License: A valid Washington freshwater fishing license is required for anglers age 16 and older.Purchase Washington license online →
- •Official Rules & Limits: Bag limits, bait restrictions, and seasonal boundaries are set by Washington fish & wildlife agency.Official Washington regulations guidebook →
- •Ethical Conservation: Use barbless hooks and keep fish submerged in water during unhooking.Trout Thermal Advisory: When water temperatures rise above 68°F (20°C), released trout face severe mortality from thermal exhaustion. Target warmwater species or fish early in the morning when lakes and streams warm up.
Recommended Tackle & Presentations
Techniques tailored to the species stocked in Crawfish Lake:
Stocked Trout Tactics
Use light 4–6 lb monofilament or fluorocarbon line. Float scented dough bait (PowerBait) 12–18" off bottom using a sliding slip-sinker rig with a size 14–16 treble hook. For active casting, throw 1/16 to 1/8 oz inline spinners (Panther Martin, Rooster Tail) or small spoons (Kastmaster) along drop-offs.
Rainbow Trout Profile Tips
The most commonly targeted stocked trout in the country, taken on bait, spinners, and flies alike; a common first fish for new anglers.
Brook Trout Profile Tips
A favorite of high-country and small-stream anglers; often more willing to strike than brown or rainbow trout in the same water.
Recommended Tackle for Crawfish Lake
Field-tested tackle and presentations matched to the species stocked here.
Berkley PowerBait Floating Trout Dough
Hatchery-raised trout are conditioned to pelleted scents; scented dough floated 12–18 inches off bottom consistently triggers strikes.
Panther Martin Classic Teardrop Inline Spinner
The heavy convex blade spins instantly upon retrieval, sending vibration through the water that triggers aggressive reaction bites along drop-offs.
Sliding Sinker & Treble Hook Rigging Kit
Sliding egg sinkers allow cautious trout to run with bait without feeling line drag, while size 14–16 treble hooks keep dough bait securely pinned.
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Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Crawfish Lake, freshest activity first.
Green Lake
19 miOkanogan County · 2 species · 56 records
Last stocked July 2026
Round Lake
10 miOkanogan County · 2 species · 74 records
Last stocked June 2026
Long Lake
10 miOkanogan County · 2 species · 58 records
Last stocked June 2026
Patterson Lake
18 miOkanogan County · 6 species · 143 records
Last stocked June 2026
Lyman Lake
15 miOkanogan County · 3 species · 47 records
Last stocked May 2026
Lost Lake
10 miOkanogan County · 4 species · 62 records
Last stocked May 2026
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 7,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 6, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 7,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 14, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 6,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 14, 2025 | Brook Trout | 1,700 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 6,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 9, 2023 | Brook Trout | 1,700 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 9, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 6,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 25, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 8,865 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 3,135 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 10, 2022 | Brook Trout | 1,990 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 10, 2022 | Brook Trout | 3,100 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 14, 2021 | Brook Trout | 5,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 17, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 12,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 26, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 5,002 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 6, 2019 | Brook Trout | 5,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 5, 2018 | Brook Trout | 2,500 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 29, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 7,528 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 16, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 16, 2017 | Brook Trout | 3,500 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 18, 2016 | Brook Trout | 3,900 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| October 28, 2015 | Steelhead | 17,500 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| August 5, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 8, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 2,006 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 12, 2015 | Brook Trout | 5,763 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 12, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| September 9, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 16, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 6, 2014 | Brook Trout | 10,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 6, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 9, 2013 | Brook Trout | 5,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 9, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 18, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 4,010 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 18, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 4,018 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 18, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 4,006 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 14, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 2,670 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 14, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 9,333 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 17, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 10,009 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 18, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 12,095 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 20, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 12,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 29, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 12, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 10, 2006 | Brook Trout | 9,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 4, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 8,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 25, 2004 | Brook Trout | 4,620 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 25, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 2,029 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 25, 2004 | Brook Trout | 10,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 23, 2003 | Brook Trout | 1,620 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 12, 2003 | Brook Trout | 9,720 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 8, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 2,054 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
The reporting agency did not include fish sizes for this water.
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Frequently asked
When was Crawfish Lake last stocked?
According to Washington fish & wildlife agency, Crawfish Lake was last stocked May 6, 2026 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Crawfish Lake?
Crawfish Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, and Steelhead.
What time of year is Crawfish Lake stocked?
Crawfish Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in May.
How often is Crawfish Lake stocked?
Crawfish Lake has been stocked about 2 times a year — 70 recorded stockings between 1995 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Crawfish Lake?
About 384,549 fish have been stocked in Crawfish Lake across 70 recorded events since 1995, per Washington fish & wildlife agency.
Do you need a fishing license to fish Crawfish Lake?
Yes, all anglers age 16 and older generally need a valid Washington freshwater fishing license. Always review current regulations from Washington fish & wildlife agency for site-specific rules, bag limits, or stamps.
How do you catch stocked trout in Crawfish Lake?
Freshly stocked trout in Crawfish Lake typically respond well to floating dough bait (such as PowerBait) floated 12–18 inches off bottom on light 4–6 lb leader, live nightcrawlers under a bobber, and small inline spinners or spoons retrieved along shorelines and drop-offs.