Hester Lake Fish Stocking
King County, Washington · 1996–2016 on record
According to Washington fish & wildlife agency, Hester Lake was last stocked July 2, 2016 with Rainbow Trout. Hester Lake has 9 stocking records on file, spanning 1996–2016, with about 20,836 fish stocked over that period.
When Hester Lake is stocked
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By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 60 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| September 15, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 3,200 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| September 15, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 1,800 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| July 20, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 340 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| September 28, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 52 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| August 24, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 5,040 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| August 27, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 5,044 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| September 23, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 5,200 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
Show 1 more stocking record →
| Date | Species | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 14, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 100 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
The reporting agency did not include fish sizes for this water.
Frequently asked
When was Hester Lake last stocked?
According to Washington fish & wildlife agency, Hester Lake was last stocked July 2, 2016 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Hester Lake?
Hester Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout.
How often is Hester Lake stocked?
Hester Lake is stocked intermittently — 9 recorded stockings between 1996 and 2016.
How many fish have been stocked in Hester Lake?
About 20,836 fish have been stocked in Hester Lake across 9 recorded events since 1996, per Washington fish & wildlife agency.