Padden Creek Fish Stocking
Whatcom County, Washington · 2008–2026 on record
According to Washington fish & wildlife agency, Padden Creek was last stocked March 24, 2026 with Chum. Padden Creek has 17 stocking records on file, spanning 2008–2026, with about 46,022 fish stocked over that period.
When Padden Creek is stocked
Padden Creek is typically stocked in spring, most often in March — 11 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Padden Creek, freshest activity first.
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Toad Lake
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Nooksack River
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Last stocked March 2026
By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 24, 2026 | Chum | 844 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 4, 2025 | Chum | 263 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 1, 2025 | Chum | 281 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 24, 2025 | Chum | 282 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 8, 2024 | Chum | 940 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 30, 2023 | Chum | 330 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 30, 2023 | Chum | 282 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 23, 2023 | Chum | 292 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2022 | Chum | 287 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 30, 2022 | Chum | 288 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 29, 2022 | Chum | 332 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 16, 2020 | Chum | 752 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 1, 2019 | Chum | 283 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 30, 2018 | Chum | 266 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 29, 2017 | Chum | 300 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 23, 2014 | Kokanee | 25,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| September 24, 2008 | Kokanee | 15,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
The reporting agency did not include fish sizes for this water.
Frequently asked
When was Padden Creek last stocked?
According to Washington fish & wildlife agency, Padden Creek was last stocked March 24, 2026 with Chum.
What fish species are stocked in Padden Creek?
Padden Creek is stocked with Chum and Kokanee.
What time of year is Padden Creek stocked?
Padden Creek is typically stocked in spring, most often in March.
How often is Padden Creek stocked?
Padden Creek is stocked intermittently — 17 recorded stockings between 2008 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Padden Creek?
About 46,022 fish have been stocked in Padden Creek across 17 recorded events since 2008, per Washington fish & wildlife agency.