Merlin Lake Fish Stocking
King County, Washington · 1995–2025 on record
According to Washington fish & wildlife agency, Merlin Lake was last stocked July 3, 2025 with Rainbow Trout. Merlin Lake has 12 stocking records on file, spanning 1995–2025, with about 15,575 fish stocked over that period.
When Merlin Lake is stocked
Merlin Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August — 7 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Merlin Lake, freshest activity first.
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2 miKing County · 2 species · 10 records
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2 miKing County · 1 species · 8 records
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2 miKing County · 2 species · 17 records
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1 miKing County · 1 species · 4 records
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Nordrum Lake
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Last stocked September 2023
By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 3, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 200 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| August 27, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| August 9, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 200 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| August 2, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 150 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| August 21, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| September 5, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| August 30, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
Show 4 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 15, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 725 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 24, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 12,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| August 12, 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| August 5, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
The reporting agency did not include fish sizes for this water.
Frequently asked
When was Merlin Lake last stocked?
According to Washington fish & wildlife agency, Merlin Lake was last stocked July 3, 2025 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Merlin Lake?
Merlin Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Merlin Lake stocked?
Merlin Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August.
How often is Merlin Lake stocked?
Merlin Lake is stocked intermittently — 12 recorded stockings between 1995 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Merlin Lake?
About 15,575 fish have been stocked in Merlin Lake across 12 recorded events since 1995, per Washington fish & wildlife agency.