Lake Whatcom Fish Stocking
Whatcom County, Washington · 1995–2026 on record
According to Washington fish & wildlife agency, Lake Whatcom was last stocked May 1, 2026 with Kokanee. Lake Whatcom has 1,226 stocking records on file, spanning 1995–2026, with about 151,287,125 fish stocked over that period.
When Lake Whatcom is stocked
Lake Whatcom is typically stocked in spring, most often in April — 241 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Lake Whatcom, freshest activity first.
Whatcom Creek
6 miWhatcom County · 7 species · 221 records
Last stocked May 2026
Squalicum Lake
4 miWhatcom County · 5 species · 53 records
Last stocked April 2026
Lake Padden
6 miWhatcom County · 3 species · 185 records
Last stocked April 2026
Toad Lake
4 miWhatcom County · 2 species · 81 records
Last stocked April 2026
Cain Lake
6 miWhatcom County · 2 species · 54 records
Last stocked April 2026
Samish Lake
5 miWhatcom County · 3 species · 64 records
Last stocked November 2025
By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | Kokanee | 293,020 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 24, 2026 | Kokanee | 320,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 20, 2026 | Kokanee | 320,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 17, 2026 | Kokanee | 640,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 13, 2026 | Kokanee | 240,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 10, 2026 | Kokanee | 640,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 7, 2026 | Kokanee | 160,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2, 2026 | Kokanee | 320,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2026 | Kokanee | 320,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 27, 2026 | Kokanee | 320,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 25, 2026 | Kokanee | 320,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 16, 2026 | Kokanee | 320,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 11, 2026 | Kokanee | 160,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 25, 2025 | Kokanee | 547,665 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 23, 2025 | Kokanee | 440,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 16, 2025 | Kokanee | 220,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 9, 2025 | Kokanee | 220,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2, 2025 | Kokanee | 220,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 26, 2025 | Kokanee | 220,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 24, 2025 | Kokanee | 220,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 21, 2025 | Kokanee | 330,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 20, 2025 | Kokanee | 330,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 17, 2025 | Kokanee | 210,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 14, 2025 | Kokanee | 210,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 12, 2025 | Kokanee | 420,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 10, 2025 | Kokanee | 420,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 6, 2025 | Kokanee | 210,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 19, 2024 | Kokanee | 475,490 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 17, 2024 | Kokanee | 216,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 15, 2024 | Kokanee | 216,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 10, 2024 | Kokanee | 216,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 8, 2024 | Kokanee | 432,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 5, 2024 | Kokanee | 216,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 3, 2024 | Kokanee | 216,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 29, 2024 | Kokanee | 108,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 26, 2024 | Kokanee | 216,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 25, 2024 | Kokanee | 216,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 22, 2024 | Kokanee | 216,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 20, 2024 | Kokanee | 432,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 18, 2024 | Kokanee | 432,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 15, 2024 | Kokanee | 216,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 13, 2024 | Kokanee | 216,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 11, 2024 | Kokanee | 216,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 8, 2024 | Kokanee | 216,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 11, 2023 | Kokanee | 1,336,500 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 10, 2023 | Kokanee | 220,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 9, 2023 | Kokanee | 220,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 8, 2023 | Kokanee | 220,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 5, 2023 | Kokanee | 440,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2, 2023 | Kokanee | 110,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
The reporting agency did not include fish sizes for this water.
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Frequently asked
When was Lake Whatcom last stocked?
According to Washington fish & wildlife agency, Lake Whatcom was last stocked May 1, 2026 with Kokanee.
What fish species are stocked in Lake Whatcom?
Lake Whatcom is stocked with Kokanee.
What time of year is Lake Whatcom stocked?
Lake Whatcom is typically stocked in spring, most often in April.
How often is Lake Whatcom stocked?
Lake Whatcom has been stocked about 38 times a year — 1,226 recorded stockings between 1995 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Lake Whatcom?
About 151,287,125 fish have been stocked in Lake Whatcom across 1,226 recorded events since 1995, per Washington fish & wildlife agency.