Samish Lake Fish Stocking
Whatcom County, Washington · 1995–2025 on record
According to Washington fish & wildlife agency, Samish Lake was last stocked November 10, 2025 with Kokanee. Samish Lake has 64 stocking records on file, spanning 1995–2025, with about 7,720,407 fish stocked over that period.
When Samish Lake is stocked
Samish Lake is typically stocked year-round, most often in October — 19 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Samish Lake, freshest activity first.
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Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 10, 2025 | Kokanee | 72,243 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| November 8, 2024 | Kokanee | 70,250 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| October 16, 2023 | Kokanee | 72,680 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| October 27, 2022 | Kokanee | 44,812 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| February 25, 2022 | Kokanee | 180 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| October 27, 2021 | Kokanee | 72,545 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| October 21, 2020 | Kokanee | 52,800 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| October 21, 2020 | Kokanee | 32,940 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 6, 2019 | Kokanee | 25,267 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| October 29, 2019 | Kokanee | 68,500 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2, 2019 | Kokanee | 300,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 5, 2019 | Kokanee | 200 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| October 4, 2018 | Kokanee | 40,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| October 4, 2018 | Kokanee | 20,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| October 3, 2018 | Kokanee | 30,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| November 1, 2017 | Kokanee | 19,170 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| October 31, 2017 | Kokanee | 40,900 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 5, 2017 | Kokanee | 285 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| October 14, 2016 | Kokanee | 16,050 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| October 14, 2016 | Kokanee | 23,925 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| October 13, 2016 | Kokanee | 46,725 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 4, 2016 | Kokanee | 225 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| September 28, 2015 | Kokanee | 75,442 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| October 28, 2014 | Kokanee | 70,890 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| November 1, 2013 | Kokanee | 12,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| October 22, 2013 | Kokanee | 70,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| December 7, 2012 | Kokanee | 70,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 11, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 92,300 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 9, 2009 | Kokanee | 265,104 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 10, 2009 | Kokanee | 408,400 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| October 3, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| October 3, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| October 3, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 5,500 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| September 30, 2008 | Kokanee | 76,310 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| September 29, 2008 | Kokanee | 110,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| September 3, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 5,500 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| September 3, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| September 3, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 5, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 14,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 19, 2008 | Kokanee | 139,359 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 9, 2008 | Cutthroat Trout | 50,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 19, 2008 | Kokanee | 139,359 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| October 11, 2007 | Kokanee | 285,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 20, 2007 | Kokanee | 30,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 19, 2006 | Kokanee | 169,017 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 17, 2006 | Kokanee | 147,288 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2, 2006 | Kokanee | 124,429 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 12, 2005 | Kokanee | 33,704 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 12, 2005 | Kokanee | 291,080 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 11, 2005 | Kokanee | 312,834 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
The reporting agency did not include fish sizes for this water.
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Frequently asked
When was Samish Lake last stocked?
According to Washington fish & wildlife agency, Samish Lake was last stocked November 10, 2025 with Kokanee.
What fish species are stocked in Samish Lake?
Samish Lake is stocked with Kokanee, Rainbow Trout, and Cutthroat Trout.
What time of year is Samish Lake stocked?
Samish Lake is typically stocked year-round, most often in October.
How often is Samish Lake stocked?
Samish Lake has been stocked about 2 times a year — 64 recorded stockings between 1995 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Samish Lake?
About 7,720,407 fish have been stocked in Samish Lake across 64 recorded events since 1995, per Washington fish & wildlife agency.