Deer Lake Fish Stocking
King County, Washington · 1998–2024 on record
According to Washington fish & wildlife agency, Deer Lake was last stocked August 30, 2024 with Rainbow Trout. Deer Lake has 17 stocking records on file, spanning 1998–2024, with about 44,008 fish stocked over that period.
When Deer Lake is stocked
Deer Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August — 5 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Deer Lake, freshest activity first.
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Lunker Lake
3 miKing County · 1 species · 8 records
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Merlin Lake
2 miKing County · 1 species · 12 records
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Myrtle Lake
2 miKing County · 2 species · 5 records
Last stocked June 2025
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 30, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 649 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| July 11, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 694 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 25, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 50 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| August 5, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| August 24, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| July 14, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 7, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| September 21, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
Show 9 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 18, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 12,006 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 18, 2004 | Cutthroat Trout | 13,024 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 20, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 504 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 20, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 5,105 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 16, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 1,971 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| August 8, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 1,505 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| August 17, 1998 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
The reporting agency did not include fish sizes for this water.
Frequently asked
When was Deer Lake last stocked?
According to Washington fish & wildlife agency, Deer Lake was last stocked August 30, 2024 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Deer Lake?
Deer Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout and Cutthroat Trout.
What time of year is Deer Lake stocked?
Deer Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August.
How often is Deer Lake stocked?
Deer Lake is stocked intermittently — 17 recorded stockings between 1998 and 2024.
How many fish have been stocked in Deer Lake?
About 44,008 fish have been stocked in Deer Lake across 17 recorded events since 1998, per Washington fish & wildlife agency.