Puyallup River Fish Stocking
Pierce County, Washington · 1995–2025 on record
According to Washington fish & wildlife agency, Puyallup River was last stocked April 7, 2025 with Coho Salmon. Puyallup River has 25 stocking records on file, spanning 1995–2025, with about 693,671 fish stocked over that period.
When Puyallup River is stocked
Puyallup River is typically stocked in spring, most often in April — 22 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Puyallup River, freshest activity first.
Wapato Lake
5 miPierce County · 1 species · 68 records
Last stocked May 2026
Lake Killarney
7 miKing County · 2 species · 42 records
Last stocked May 2026
Fivemile Lake
7 miKing County · 2 species · 44 records
Last stocked May 2026
Lake Dolloff
8 miKing County · 2 species · 40 records
Last stocked May 2026
Clarks Creek
6 miPierce County · 3 species · 91 records
Last stocked May 2026
Swan Creek
3 miPierce County · 2 species · 28 records
Last stocked May 2026
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2025 | Coho Salmon | 52,052 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 7, 2025 | Coho Salmon | 237,948 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 1, 2009 | Steelhead | 17,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 1, 2009 | Steelhead | 17,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 30, 1998 | Steelhead | 14,800 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 1, 1997 | Steelhead | 52,258 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 30, 1997 | Steelhead | 14,400 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 30, 1997 | Steelhead | 11,600 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 29, 1997 | Steelhead | 12,200 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 26, 1997 | Steelhead | 13,400 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 24, 1997 | Steelhead | 10,600 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 22, 1997 | Steelhead | 11,200 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 22, 1997 | Steelhead | 8,500 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 21, 1997 | Steelhead | 10,500 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 21, 1997 | Steelhead | 9,700 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 25, 1996 | Steelhead | 23,900 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 23, 1996 | Steelhead | 21,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 22, 1996 | Steelhead | 31,500 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 19, 1996 | Steelhead | 29,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 24, 1995 | Steelhead | 17,702 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 24, 1995 | Steelhead | 23,453 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 24, 1995 | Steelhead | 25,440 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 24, 1995 | Steelhead | 14,310 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 21, 1995 | Steelhead | 7,728 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 21, 1995 | Steelhead | 6,480 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
The reporting agency did not include fish sizes for this water.
Frequently asked
When was Puyallup River last stocked?
According to Washington fish & wildlife agency, Puyallup River was last stocked April 7, 2025 with Coho Salmon.
What fish species are stocked in Puyallup River?
Puyallup River is stocked with Coho Salmon and Steelhead.
What time of year is Puyallup River stocked?
Puyallup River is typically stocked in spring, most often in April.
How often is Puyallup River stocked?
Puyallup River is stocked intermittently — 25 recorded stockings between 1995 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Puyallup River?
About 693,671 fish have been stocked in Puyallup River across 25 recorded events since 1995, per Washington fish & wildlife agency.