Hanks Lake Fish Stocking
King County, Washington · 2003–2024 on record
According to Washington fish & wildlife agency, Hanks Lake was last stocked July 20, 2024 with Cutthroat Trout. Hanks Lake has 14 stocking records on file, spanning 2003–2024, with about 1,260 fish stocked over that period.
When Hanks Lake is stocked
Hanks Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August — 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 20, 2024 | Cutthroat Trout | 90 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| July 20, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 90 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| July 17, 2021 | Cutthroat Trout | 90 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| July 17, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 90 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| September 17, 2018 | Cutthroat Trout | 90 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| September 17, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 90 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| October 3, 2015 | Cutthroat Trout | 90 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| September 8, 2012 | Cutthroat Trout | 90 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
Show 6 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 30, 2009 | Cutthroat Trout | 90 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| August 15, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 90 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| August 4, 2006 | Cutthroat Trout | 90 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| August 4, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 90 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| August 23, 2003 | Cutthroat Trout | 90 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| August 23, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 90 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
The reporting agency did not include fish sizes for this water.
Frequently asked
When was Hanks Lake last stocked?
According to Washington fish & wildlife agency, Hanks Lake was last stocked July 20, 2024 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Hanks Lake?
Hanks Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout and Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Hanks Lake stocked?
Hanks Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August.
How often is Hanks Lake stocked?
Hanks Lake is stocked intermittently — 14 recorded stockings between 2003 and 2024.
How many fish have been stocked in Hanks Lake?
About 1,260 fish have been stocked in Hanks Lake across 14 recorded events since 2003, per Washington fish & wildlife agency.