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Roses Lake Fish Stocking

Chelan County, Washington · 1995–2026 on record

Source: Washington fish & wildlife agency· updated 2026-05-12

According to Washington fish & wildlife agency, Roses Lake was last stocked May 12, 2026 with Channel Catfish. Roses Lake has 223 stocking records on file, spanning 1995–2026, with about 1,103,101 fish stocked over that period.

May 12, 2026
Last stocked
1,103,101
Fish stocked
6
Species
223
Stocking records

When Roses Lake is stocked

Roses Lake is typically stocked in fall, most often in November — 71 stocking events in that peak month.

How Roses Lake's stockings spread across the calendar year.

Angler's Field Guide

Fishing Tips & Stocking Guide for Roses Lake

Practical advice on fish behavior, recommended tackle, and state regulations for anglers fishing in Chelan County, Washington.

Post-Plant Behavior & Timing

Hatchery-raised fish are conditioned to pelleted feed and open raceways. Following a release into Roses Lake, they typically congregate in schools near public access points, boat ramps, or inlets for the first 24 to 48 hours while adjusting to natural water conditions.

Since Roses Lake was last stocked May 12, 2026, anglers visiting within 1 to 2 weeks of a reported event generally experience the highest activity before fish disperse into deeper cover.

State Regulations & Licensing

  • •Fishing License: A valid Washington freshwater fishing license is required for anglers age 16 and older.Purchase Washington license online →
  • •Official Rules & Limits: Bag limits, bait restrictions, and seasonal boundaries are set by Washington fish & wildlife agency.Official Washington regulations guidebook →
  • •Ethical Conservation: Use barbless hooks and keep fish submerged in water during unhooking.Trout Thermal Advisory: When water temperatures rise above 68°F (20°C), released trout face severe mortality from thermal exhaustion. Target warmwater species or fish early in the morning when lakes and streams warm up.

Recommended Tackle & Presentations

Techniques tailored to the species stocked in Roses Lake:

Stocked Trout Tactics

Use light 4–6 lb monofilament or fluorocarbon line. Float scented dough bait (PowerBait) 12–18" off bottom using a sliding slip-sinker rig with a size 14–16 treble hook. For active casting, throw 1/16 to 1/8 oz inline spinners (Panther Martin, Rooster Tail) or small spoons (Kastmaster) along drop-offs.

Catfish Rigging

Fish a Carolina slip-sinker bottom rig with a 1/2 to 1 oz egg sinker, swivel, and 1/0–3/0 circle hook. Baits such as chicken liver, cut baitfish (shad), nightcrawlers, and stink baits produce best during early morning, dusk, or night in deeper holes.

Bass & Panfish Approach

Target visible structure such as docks, weed lines, and fallen trees. Small 1/32 to 1/16 oz jig heads with soft plastic grubs or live worms under a float work well for crappie and bluegill; soft plastic worms or spinnerbaits work well for bass.

Channel Catfish Profile Tips

Popular with bait anglers using cut bait, worms, or prepared 'stink bait'; often stocked specifically for summer evening fishing.

Rainbow Trout Profile Tips

The most commonly targeted stocked trout in the country, taken on bait, spinners, and flies alike; a common first fish for new anglers.

Recommended Tackle for Roses Lake

Field-tested tackle and presentations matched to the species stocked here.

Hatchery Trout FavoriteBerkley

Berkley PowerBait Floating Trout Dough

Hatchery-raised trout are conditioned to pelleted scents; scented dough floated 12–18 inches off bottom consistently triggers strikes.

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Top Casting LurePanther Martin

Panther Martin Classic Teardrop Inline Spinner

The heavy convex blade spins instantly upon retrieval, sending vibration through the water that triggers aggressive reaction bites along drop-offs.

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Essential RiggingEagle Claw

Sliding Sinker & Treble Hook Rigging Kit

Sliding egg sinkers allow cautious trout to run with bait without feeling line drag, while size 14–16 treble hooks keep dough bait securely pinned.

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Catfish EssentialGamakatsu

Heavy Duty Offset Circle Hooks (1/0–3/0)

Circle hooks naturally turn into the corner of a catfish's jaw as it turns, preventing gut-hooking and improving hookup rates.

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Nearby stocked waters

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Lake Chelan

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Alta Lake

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Chelan River

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Last stocked April 2026

Stocking history

Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.

DateSpeciesNumberSource
May 12, 2026Channel Catfish2,000Washington fish & wildlife agency
April 7, 2026Rainbow Trout1,620Washington fish & wildlife agency
March 24, 2026Rainbow Trout450Washington fish & wildlife agency
March 24, 2026Rainbow Trout3,750Washington fish & wildlife agency
March 24, 2026Rainbow Trout1,500Washington fish & wildlife agency
October 27, 2025Rainbow Trout3,750Washington fish & wildlife agency
October 27, 2025Rainbow Trout4,250Washington fish & wildlife agency
October 27, 2025Rainbow Trout4,250Washington fish & wildlife agency
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DateSpeciesNumberSource
October 27, 2025Rainbow Trout4,250Washington fish & wildlife agency
October 27, 2025Rainbow Trout4,250Washington fish & wildlife agency
October 27, 2025Rainbow Trout3,625Washington fish & wildlife agency
October 27, 2025Rainbow Trout4,250Washington fish & wildlife agency
September 17, 2025Tiger Trout500Washington fish & wildlife agency
September 17, 2025Brown Trout4,003Washington fish & wildlife agency
September 15, 2025Tiger Trout2,000Washington fish & wildlife agency
September 11, 2025Brown Trout2,000Washington fish & wildlife agency
June 2, 2025Channel Catfish1,950Washington fish & wildlife agency
March 21, 2025Rainbow Trout1,250Washington fish & wildlife agency
March 21, 2025Rainbow Trout450Washington fish & wildlife agency
March 20, 2025Rainbow Trout4,000Washington fish & wildlife agency
November 6, 2024Rainbow Trout750Washington fish & wildlife agency
November 5, 2024Rainbow Trout3,750Washington fish & wildlife agency
November 5, 2024Rainbow Trout2,100Washington fish & wildlife agency
November 5, 2024Rainbow Trout3,750Washington fish & wildlife agency
November 5, 2024Rainbow Trout3,750Washington fish & wildlife agency
November 5, 2024Rainbow Trout4,000Washington fish & wildlife agency
October 7, 2024Tiger Trout4,000Washington fish & wildlife agency
October 7, 2024Tiger Trout4,000Washington fish & wildlife agency
September 23, 2024Brown Trout2,000Washington fish & wildlife agency
June 26, 2024Channel Catfish1,000Washington fish & wildlife agency
April 8, 2024Rainbow Trout250Washington fish & wildlife agency
April 8, 2024Rainbow Trout2,400Washington fish & wildlife agency
April 8, 2024Rainbow Trout3,600Washington fish & wildlife agency
November 7, 2023Rainbow Trout3,870Washington fish & wildlife agency
November 7, 2023Rainbow Trout3,870Washington fish & wildlife agency
November 7, 2023Rainbow Trout3,483Washington fish & wildlife agency
November 7, 2023Rainbow Trout4,902Washington fish & wildlife agency
November 7, 2023Rainbow Trout4,128Washington fish & wildlife agency
October 19, 2023Rainbow Trout1,584Washington fish & wildlife agency
October 4, 2023Brown Trout104Washington fish & wildlife agency
October 4, 2023Tiger Trout330Washington fish & wildlife agency
September 21, 2023Brown Trout2,000Washington fish & wildlife agency
September 14, 2023Tiger Trout2,000Washington fish & wildlife agency
May 10, 2023Rainbow Trout3,250Washington fish & wildlife agency
April 10, 2023Rainbow Trout2,000Washington fish & wildlife agency
April 10, 2023Rainbow Trout200Washington fish & wildlife agency
November 3, 2022Rainbow Trout6,250Washington fish & wildlife agency
November 3, 2022Rainbow Trout3,875Washington fish & wildlife agency
October 24, 2022Rainbow Trout3,750Washington fish & wildlife agency
October 17, 2022Rainbow Trout3,750Washington fish & wildlife agency

The reporting agency did not include fish sizes for this water.

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Frequently asked

When was Roses Lake last stocked?

According to Washington fish & wildlife agency, Roses Lake was last stocked May 12, 2026 with Channel Catfish.

What fish species are stocked in Roses Lake?

Roses Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Tiger Trout, Brown Trout, Black Crappie, and Largemouth Bass.

What time of year is Roses Lake stocked?

Roses Lake is typically stocked in fall, most often in November.

How often is Roses Lake stocked?

Roses Lake has been stocked about 7 times a year — 223 recorded stockings between 1995 and 2026.

How many fish have been stocked in Roses Lake?

About 1,103,101 fish have been stocked in Roses Lake across 223 recorded events since 1995, per Washington fish & wildlife agency.

Do you need a fishing license to fish Roses Lake?

Yes, all anglers age 16 and older generally need a valid Washington freshwater fishing license. Always review current regulations from Washington fish & wildlife agency for site-specific rules, bag limits, or stamps.

How do you catch stocked trout in Roses Lake?

Freshly stocked trout in Roses Lake typically respond well to floating dough bait (such as PowerBait) floated 12–18 inches off bottom on light 4–6 lb leader, live nightcrawlers under a bobber, and small inline spinners or spoons retrieved along shorelines and drop-offs.

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