Easton Pond Fish Stocking
Kittitas County, Washington · 2000–2024 on record
According to Washington fish & wildlife agency, Easton Pond was last stocked June 3, 2024 with Rainbow Trout. Easton Pond has 77 stocking records on file, spanning 2000–2024, with about 118,336 fish stocked over that period.
When Easton Pond is stocked
Easton Pond is typically stocked in summer, most often in June — 39 stocking events in that peak month.
By species
Angler's Field Guide
Fishing Tips & Stocking Guide for Easton Pond
Practical advice on fish behavior, recommended tackle, and state regulations for anglers fishing in Kittitas County, Washington.
Post-Plant Behavior & Timing
Hatchery-raised fish are conditioned to pelleted feed and open raceways. Following a release into Easton Pond, 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 Easton Pond was last stocked June 3, 2024, 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 Easton Pond:
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.
Recommended Tackle for Easton Pond
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 Easton Pond, freshest activity first.
Kachess Lake
5 miKittitas County · 2 species · 141 records
Last stocked June 2026
Thorp Lake
8 miKittitas County · 1 species · 30 records
Last stocked October 2025
Morgan Creek
6 mi1 species · 17 records
Last stocked March 2024
Baker Lake
9 miWhatcom County · 2 species · 19 records
Last stocked May 2018
Baker Lake
9 miWhatcom County · 2 species · 34 records
Last stocked May 2017
Baker Lake
9 miWhatcom County · 1 species · 13 records
Last stocked February 2017
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 3, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 2,280 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 3, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 13, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 2,004 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 6, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 2,136 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 5, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 2,100 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 5, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 15, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 2,004 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 24, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 2,040 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 6, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 200 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 6, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 2,160 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 9, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 2,004 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 18, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 2,012 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 7, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 2,400 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 7, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 17, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 27, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 2,016 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 1, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 1, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 2,136 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 18, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 2,016 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 4, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 2,016 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 3, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 2,100 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 3, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 14, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 2,004 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 29, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 2,016 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 4, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 4, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 14, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 1, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 5, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 207 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 5, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 2,016 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 15, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 2,016 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 17, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 2,040 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 6, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 6, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 200 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 16, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 26, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 1, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 1, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 200 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 13, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 28, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 200 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 12, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 30, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 3, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 3, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 75 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 13, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 1,998 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 22, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 2,014 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 4, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 4, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 200 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
The reporting agency did not include fish sizes for this water.
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Frequently asked
When was Easton Pond last stocked?
According to Washington fish & wildlife agency, Easton Pond was last stocked June 3, 2024 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Easton Pond?
Easton Pond is stocked with Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Easton Pond stocked?
Easton Pond is typically stocked in summer, most often in June.
How often is Easton Pond stocked?
Easton Pond has been stocked about 3 times a year — 77 recorded stockings between 2000 and 2024.
How many fish have been stocked in Easton Pond?
About 118,336 fish have been stocked in Easton Pond across 77 recorded events since 2000, per Washington fish & wildlife agency.
Do you need a fishing license to fish Easton Pond?
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 Easton Pond?
Freshly stocked trout in Easton Pond 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.