Potholes Reservoir Fish Stocking
Grant County, Washington · 1995–2026 on record
According to Washington fish & wildlife agency, Potholes Reservoir was last stocked June 9, 2026 with Channel Catfish. Potholes Reservoir has 114 stocking records on file, spanning 1995–2026, with about 3,937,294 fish stocked over that period.
When Potholes Reservoir is stocked
Potholes Reservoir is typically stocked in spring, most often in April — 31 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Potholes Reservoir, freshest activity first.
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Chukar Lake
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Pillar Lake
7 miGrant County · 1 species · 38 records
Last stocked May 2026
Widgeon Lake
7 miGrant County · 1 species · 32 records
Last stocked May 2026
Black Lake
8 miChelan County · 6 species · 113 records
Last stocked May 2026
By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2026 | Channel Catfish | 3,050 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 28, 2026 | Channel Catfish | 950 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 3, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 71,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| October 22, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 14,706 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 6, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 3, 2025 | Channel Catfish | 1,950 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 10, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 69,800 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 18, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 69,947 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 31,275 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| October 31, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 5,059 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| July 12, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 1,932 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 27, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 37,231 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 11, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 33,703 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 1, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 33,016 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| October 19, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 35,652 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| October 5, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 33,784 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 18, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 52,839 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 29, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 57,500 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| October 20, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 85,690 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 13, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 53,100 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 5, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 44,302 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 14, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 4,400 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| November 20, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 27,201 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| October 21, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 33,080 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| October 16, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 3,020 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 21, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 34,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 23, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 23,667 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| October 23, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 41,235 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| October 15, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 38,751 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| October 9, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 3,102 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| July 16, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 13,791 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 1, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 57,624 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| October 22, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 42,161 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| October 3, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 3,045 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 15, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 39,680 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 38,100 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 12, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 81,700 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| October 9, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 40,228 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 23, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 44,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| November 28, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 40,502 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| November 2, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 14,460 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| October 21, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 40,251 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 18, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 53,680 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 10, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 30,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| October 6, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 12,821 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| September 24, 2014 | Channel Catfish | 3,001 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 1, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 50,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 21, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 27,203 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 13, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 50,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 29, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 28,160 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
The reporting agency did not include fish sizes for this water.
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Frequently asked
When was Potholes Reservoir last stocked?
According to Washington fish & wildlife agency, Potholes Reservoir was last stocked June 9, 2026 with Channel Catfish.
What fish species are stocked in Potholes Reservoir?
Potholes Reservoir is stocked with Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch, and Walleye.
What time of year is Potholes Reservoir stocked?
Potholes Reservoir is typically stocked in spring, most often in April.
How often is Potholes Reservoir stocked?
Potholes Reservoir has been stocked about 4 times a year — 114 recorded stockings between 1995 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Potholes Reservoir?
About 3,937,294 fish have been stocked in Potholes Reservoir across 114 recorded events since 1995, per Washington fish & wildlife agency.