Hummel Lake Fish Stocking
San Juan County, Washington · 1995–2026 on record
According to Washington fish & wildlife agency, Hummel Lake was last stocked March 30, 2026 with Rainbow Trout. Hummel Lake has 38 stocking records on file, spanning 1995–2026, with about 41,283 fish stocked over that period.
When Hummel Lake is stocked
Hummel Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in March — 18 stocking events in that peak month.
Angler's Field Guide
Fishing Tips & Stocking Guide for Hummel Lake
Practical advice on fish behavior, recommended tackle, and state regulations for anglers fishing in San Juan County, Washington.
Post-Plant Behavior & Timing
Hatchery-raised fish are conditioned to pelleted feed and open raceways. Following a release into Hummel Lake, 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 Hummel Lake was last stocked March 30, 2026, 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 Hummel Lake:
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.
Catfish Rigging
Fish a Carolina slip-sinker bottom rig with a 1/2 to 1 oz egg sinker, swivel, and 1/0–3/0 circle hook. Baits such as chicken liver, cut baitfish (shad), nightcrawlers, and stink baits produce best during early morning, dusk, or night in deeper holes.
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.
Channel Catfish Profile Tips
Popular with bait anglers using cut bait, worms, or prepared 'stink bait'; often stocked specifically for summer evening fishing.
Recommended Tackle for Hummel Lake
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.
Heavy Duty Offset Circle Hooks (1/0–3/0)
Circle hooks naturally turn into the corner of a catfish's jaw as it turns, preventing gut-hooking and improving hookup rates.
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Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Hummel Lake, freshest activity first.
Lake Campbell
14 miSkagit County · 4 species · 106 records
Last stocked June 2026
Cascade Lake
9 miSan Juan County · 3 species · 124 records
Last stocked April 2026
Lake Erie
12 miSkagit County · 2 species · 106 records
Last stocked April 2026
Egg Lake
9 miSan Juan County · 1 species · 32 records
Last stocked March 2026
Mountain Lake
10 miSan Juan County · 3 species · 30 records
Last stocked November 2025
Pass Lake
14 miSkagit County · 3 species · 78 records
Last stocked November 2025
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 900 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 31, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 1,035 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 8, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 1,122 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 4, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 1,013 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 23, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 1,008 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 24, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 1,116 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 22, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 27, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
Show 30 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 28, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 22, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 1,083 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 21, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 21, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 400 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 17, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 400 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 25, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 27, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 175 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 19, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 680 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 19, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 240 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 27, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 1,008 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 27, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 1,001 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 27, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 29, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 1,004 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 28, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 1,001 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 30, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 1,006 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 31, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 1,003 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 4, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 28, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 1,502 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| October 9, 2000 | Channel Catfish | 300 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| September 18, 2000 | Channel Catfish | 50 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| September 18, 2000 | Channel Catfish | 150 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 10, 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 1,501 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| September 22, 1999 | Channel Catfish | 228 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 5, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 1,502 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| November 3, 1998 | Channel Catfish | 2,995 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 26, 1998 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| September 30, 1997 | Channel Catfish | 1,251 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 26, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 2,003 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 19, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 2,010 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 7, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 2,496 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
The reporting agency did not include fish sizes for this water.
Frequently asked
When was Hummel Lake last stocked?
According to Washington fish & wildlife agency, Hummel Lake was last stocked March 30, 2026 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Hummel Lake?
Hummel Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout and Channel Catfish.
What time of year is Hummel Lake stocked?
Hummel Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in March.
How often is Hummel Lake stocked?
Hummel Lake is stocked intermittently — 38 recorded stockings between 1995 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Hummel Lake?
About 41,283 fish have been stocked in Hummel Lake across 38 recorded events since 1995, per Washington fish & wildlife agency.
Do you need a fishing license to fish Hummel Lake?
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 Hummel Lake?
Freshly stocked trout in Hummel Lake 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.