Martha Lake Fish Stocking
Snohomish County, Washington · 1995–2026 on record
According to Washington fish & wildlife agency, Martha Lake was last stocked May 20, 2026 with Cutthroat Trout. Martha Lake has 104 stocking records on file, spanning 1995–2026, with about 499,660 fish stocked over that period.
When Martha Lake is stocked
Martha Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in May — 33 stocking events in that peak month.
By species
Angler's Field Guide
Fishing Tips & Stocking Guide for Martha Lake
Practical advice on fish behavior, recommended tackle, and state regulations for anglers fishing in Snohomish County, Washington.
Post-Plant Behavior & Timing
Hatchery-raised fish are conditioned to pelleted feed and open raceways. Following a release into Martha 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 Martha Lake was last stocked May 20, 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 Martha 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.
Cutthroat Trout Profile Tips
Known for being relatively easy to catch on dry flies, making it a favorite of western fly anglers; many subspecies are managed under catch-and-release rules to protect native populations.
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.
Recommended Tackle for Martha 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.
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Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Martha Lake, freshest activity first.
Martha Lake
0 miSnohomish County · 3 species · 112 records
Last stocked May 2026
Stickney Lake
2 miSnohomish County · 2 species · 40 records
Last stocked April 2026
Shell Creek
6 miKing County · 2 species · 50 records
Last stocked April 2026
Lyon Creek
7 miKing County · 1 species · 34 records
Last stocked January 2026
Mcaleer Creek
7 miKing County · 1 species · 52 records
Last stocked January 2026
Serene Lake
2 miSnohomish County · 1 species · 12 records
Last stocked July 2025
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2026 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,500 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 20, 2026 | Cutthroat Trout | 6,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 4, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 2,700 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| December 2, 2025 | Brown Trout | 3,600 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 19, 2025 | Cutthroat Trout | 13,520 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 6, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| October 20, 2024 | Brown Trout | 3,500 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 28, 2024 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 29, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| October 23, 2023 | Brown Trout | 3,538 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 22, 2023 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,266 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 3, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| November 8, 2022 | Brown Trout | 3,500 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 17, 2022 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 3,003 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| February 8, 2022 | Brown Trout | 3,500 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 18, 2021 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 4, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 3,059 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| December 15, 2020 | Brown Trout | 3,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 20, 2020 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 17, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 3,012 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| January 22, 2020 | Brown Trout | 2,160 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 16, 2019 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 3, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| November 7, 2018 | Cutthroat Trout | 9,212 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| November 7, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 2,686 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2, 2018 | Brown Trout | 2,505 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 4, 2018 | Cutthroat Trout | 9,025 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 19, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| October 27, 2017 | Brown Trout | 3,800 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 27, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 1,260 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 20, 2017 | Brown Trout | 2,500 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 2017 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| October 27, 2016 | Brown Trout | 2,470 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 7, 2016 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,016 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 3, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| October 29, 2015 | Brown Trout | 2,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 22, 2015 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,667 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 6, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 200 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 10, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 4,002 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| November 3, 2014 | Brown Trout | 4,500 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 25, 2014 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 31, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 295 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 12, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 2,800 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| October 21, 2013 | Brown Trout | 2,500 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 25, 2013 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,282 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 25, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 291 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 5, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| October 24, 2012 | Brown Trout | 2,500 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 18, 2012 | Cutthroat Trout | 10,080 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
The reporting agency did not include fish sizes for this water.
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Frequently asked
When was Martha Lake last stocked?
According to Washington fish & wildlife agency, Martha Lake was last stocked May 20, 2026 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Martha Lake?
Martha Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, and Steelhead.
What time of year is Martha Lake stocked?
Martha Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in May.
How often is Martha Lake stocked?
Martha Lake has been stocked about 3 times a year — 104 recorded stockings between 1995 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Martha Lake?
About 499,660 fish have been stocked in Martha Lake across 104 recorded events since 1995, per Washington fish & wildlife agency.
Do you need a fishing license to fish Martha 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 Martha Lake?
Freshly stocked trout in Martha 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.