Pillar Lake Fish Stocking
Yakima County, Washington · 1995–2024 on record
According to Washington fish & wildlife agency, Pillar Lake was last stocked August 26, 2024 with Cutthroat Trout. Pillar Lake has 15 stocking records on file, spanning 1995–2024, with about 7,188 fish stocked over that period.
When Pillar Lake is stocked
Pillar Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August — 9 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Pillar Lake, freshest activity first.
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Art Lake
0 miYakima County · 2 species · 8 records
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Pipe Lake
1 miLewis County · 2 species · 17 records
Last stocked August 2025
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 26, 2024 | Cutthroat Trout | 501 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| August 24, 2022 | Cutthroat Trout | 480 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| August 8, 2020 | Cutthroat Trout | 492 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| August 24, 2018 | Cutthroat Trout | 502 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| August 6, 2016 | Cutthroat Trout | 468 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| August 21, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 475 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| August 12, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 460 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| July 10, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 475 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
Show 7 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 11, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 475 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| July 20, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 473 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| July 14, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 480 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| July 3, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 473 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| August 24, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 494 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| September 8, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 465 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| August 14, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 475 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
The reporting agency did not include fish sizes for this water.
Frequently asked
When was Pillar Lake last stocked?
According to Washington fish & wildlife agency, Pillar Lake was last stocked August 26, 2024 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Pillar Lake?
Pillar Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout and Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Pillar Lake stocked?
Pillar Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August.
How often is Pillar Lake stocked?
Pillar Lake is stocked intermittently — 15 recorded stockings between 1995 and 2024.
How many fish have been stocked in Pillar Lake?
About 7,188 fish have been stocked in Pillar Lake across 15 recorded events since 1995, per Washington fish & wildlife agency.