Ephrata Lake Fish Stocking
Grant County, Washington · 1996–2012 on record
According to Washington fish & wildlife agency, Ephrata Lake was last stocked April 2, 2012 with Black Crappie. Ephrata Lake has 12 stocking records on file, spanning 1996–2012, with about 7,037 fish stocked over that period.
When Ephrata Lake is stocked
Ephrata Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in April — 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2, 2012 | Black Crappie | 97 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 16, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 502 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 19, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 14, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 506 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 19, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 30 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 19, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 1,012 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| October 3, 2001 | Channel Catfish | 184 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 11, 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 1,050 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
Show 4 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 18, 1999 | Channel Catfish | 100 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 16, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 1,006 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 18, 1998 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 19, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 1,050 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
The reporting agency did not include fish sizes for this water.
Frequently asked
When was Ephrata Lake last stocked?
According to Washington fish & wildlife agency, Ephrata Lake was last stocked April 2, 2012 with Black Crappie.
What fish species are stocked in Ephrata Lake?
Ephrata Lake is stocked with Black Crappie, Rainbow Trout, and Channel Catfish.
What time of year is Ephrata Lake stocked?
Ephrata Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in April.
How often is Ephrata Lake stocked?
Ephrata Lake is stocked intermittently — 12 recorded stockings between 1996 and 2012.
How many fish have been stocked in Ephrata Lake?
About 7,037 fish have been stocked in Ephrata Lake across 12 recorded events since 1996, per Washington fish & wildlife agency.