Nooksack River Fish Stocking
Whatcom County, Washington · 1995–2026 on record
According to Washington fish & wildlife agency, Nooksack River was last stocked March 25, 2026 with Chum. Nooksack River has 8 stocking records on file, spanning 1995–2026, with about 4,636,988 fish stocked over that period.
When Nooksack River is stocked
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Nooksack River, freshest activity first.
Fishtrap Creek
10 miWhatcom County · 3 species · 40 records
Last stocked June 2026
Whatcom Creek
5 miWhatcom County · 7 species · 221 records
Last stocked May 2026
Lake Padden
8 miWhatcom County · 3 species · 185 records
Last stocked April 2026
Toad Lake
9 miWhatcom County · 2 species · 81 records
Last stocked April 2026
Schell Creek
3 miWhatcom County · 2 species · 10 records
Last stocked March 2026
Lake Terrell
7 miWhatcom County · 4 species · 90 records
Last stocked March 2026
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 25, 2026 | Chum | 492 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 28, 2025 | Chum | 390 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 27, 2002 | Chinook Salmon | 56,800 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 1, 1998 | Chinook Salmon | 124,046 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2, 1997 | Chinook Salmon | 1,143,200 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 3, 1996 | Chinook Salmon | 2,418,860 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 4, 1996 | Chinook Salmon | 689,700 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 29, 1995 | Coho Salmon | 203,500 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
The reporting agency did not include fish sizes for this water.
Frequently asked
When was Nooksack River last stocked?
According to Washington fish & wildlife agency, Nooksack River was last stocked March 25, 2026 with Chum.
What fish species are stocked in Nooksack River?
Nooksack River is stocked with Chum, Chinook Salmon, and Coho Salmon.
How often is Nooksack River stocked?
Nooksack River is stocked intermittently — 8 recorded stockings between 1995 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Nooksack River?
About 4,636,988 fish have been stocked in Nooksack River across 8 recorded events since 1995, per Washington fish & wildlife agency.