Empire Lakes Fish Stocking
Ferry County, Washington · 1995–2026 on record
According to Washington fish & wildlife agency, Empire Lakes was last stocked May 19, 2026 with Brook Trout. Empire Lakes has 30 stocking records on file, spanning 1995–2026, with about 83,754 fish stocked over that period.
When Empire Lakes is stocked
Empire Lakes is typically stocked in summer, most often in June — 21 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
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By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | Brook Trout | 3,048 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 22, 2025 | Brook Trout | 1,464 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 9, 2024 | Brook Trout | 3,008 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2, 2023 | Brook Trout | 2,503 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| October 14, 2022 | Brook Trout | 1,009 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 3, 2021 | Brook Trout | 3,058 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 3, 2020 | Brook Trout | 3,016 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 20, 2019 | Brook Trout | 3,040 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
Show 22 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 7, 2018 | Brook Trout | 3,016 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 2017 | Brook Trout | 3,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 13, 2016 | Brook Trout | 2,025 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 26, 2015 | Brook Trout | 3,025 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 16, 2014 | Brook Trout | 3,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 29, 2013 | Brook Trout | 1,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 22, 2011 | Brook Trout | 3,312 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 29, 2010 | Brook Trout | 3,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 14, 2009 | Brook Trout | 3,038 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 15, 2008 | Brook Trout | 2,990 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 6, 2007 | Brook Trout | 2,988 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 4, 2006 | Brook Trout | 3,016 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 14, 2005 | Brook Trout | 3,002 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 15, 2004 | Brook Trout | 3,038 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 2003 | Brook Trout | 3,015 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 2002 | Brook Trout | 3,015 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 14, 2001 | Brook Trout | 3,024 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 2000 | Brook Trout | 3,003 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 15, 1998 | Brook Trout | 3,069 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 17, 1997 | Brook Trout | 3,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 1996 | Brook Trout | 3,008 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 7, 1995 | Brook Trout | 3,024 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
The reporting agency did not include fish sizes for this water.
Frequently asked
When was Empire Lakes last stocked?
According to Washington fish & wildlife agency, Empire Lakes was last stocked May 19, 2026 with Brook Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Empire Lakes?
Empire Lakes is stocked with Brook Trout.
What time of year is Empire Lakes stocked?
Empire Lakes is typically stocked in summer, most often in June.
How often is Empire Lakes stocked?
Empire Lakes is stocked intermittently — 30 recorded stockings between 1995 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Empire Lakes?
About 83,754 fish have been stocked in Empire Lakes across 30 recorded events since 1995, per Washington fish & wildlife agency.