Samish River Fish Stocking
Skagit County, Washington · 1995–2025 on record
According to Washington fish & wildlife agency, Samish River was last stocked May 23, 2025 with Chinook Salmon. Samish River has 82 stocking records on file, spanning 1995–2025, with about 46,304,974 fish stocked over that period.
When Samish River is stocked
Samish River is typically stocked in spring, most often in May — 57 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Samish River, freshest activity first.
Friday Creek
6 miSkagit County · 2 species · 236 records
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Samish Lake
8 miWhatcom County · 3 species · 64 records
Last stocked November 2025
Squires Lake
8 miWhatcom County · 1 species · 5 records
Last stocked May 2018
Mud Lake
7 miWhatcom County · 2 species · 9 records
Last stocked September 2016
Fragrance Lake
7 miWhatcom County · 2 species · 14 records
Last stocked October 2014
Indian Slough
6 miSkagit County · 1 species · 13 records
Last stocked February 2007
By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2025 | Chinook Salmon | 1,310,647 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 23, 2025 | Chinook Salmon | 160,786 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 23, 2025 | Chinook Salmon | 161,980 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 22, 2024 | Chinook Salmon | 427,311 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 25, 2023 | Chinook Salmon | 548,500 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 23, 2023 | Chinook Salmon | 102,112 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 23, 2023 | Chinook Salmon | 1,277,562 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 23, 2023 | Chinook Salmon | 102,026 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2022 | Chinook Salmon | 1,508,885 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 1, 2020 | Chinook Salmon | 1,807,978 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 17, 2019 | Chinook Salmon | 916,011 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 17, 2019 | Chinook Salmon | 968,738 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 24, 2017 | Chinook Salmon | 466,725 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 10, 2016 | Chinook Salmon | 294,318 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 7, 2016 | Chinook Salmon | 485,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 7, 2016 | Chinook Salmon | 485,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 7, 2015 | Chinook Salmon | 285,895 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 7, 2015 | Chinook Salmon | 474,500 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 7, 2015 | Chinook Salmon | 474,500 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 21, 2014 | Chinook Salmon | 1,347,762 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 15, 2013 | Chinook Salmon | 482,300 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 15, 2013 | Chinook Salmon | 406,600 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 15, 2013 | Chinook Salmon | 416,050 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 14, 2012 | Chinook Salmon | 959,500 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2, 2011 | Chinook Salmon | 1,134,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 6, 2010 | Chinook Salmon | 1,000,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 6, 2010 | Chinook Salmon | 1,490,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 4, 2010 | Chinook Salmon | 205,553 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 4, 2010 | Chinook Salmon | 204,045 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 4, 2010 | Chinook Salmon | 730,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 4, 2010 | Chinook Salmon | 530,402 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 4, 2009 | Chinook Salmon | 663,180 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 21, 2008 | Steelhead | 34,808 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 19, 2008 | Chinook Salmon | 1,526,800 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 7, 2007 | Chinook Salmon | 634,826 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 11, 2006 | Chinook Salmon | 981,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 11, 2006 | Steelhead | 10,920 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 10, 2006 | Steelhead | 14,853 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 9, 2006 | Steelhead | 14,671 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 16, 2005 | Steelhead | 11,975 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 16, 2005 | Chinook Salmon | 116,896 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 16, 2005 | Chinook Salmon | 1,506,660 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 15, 2005 | Steelhead | 23,237 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 3, 2004 | Steelhead | 35,092 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 5, 2004 | Chinook Salmon | 1,557,300 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 5, 2004 | Chinook Salmon | 65,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 5, 2003 | Chinook Salmon | 1,417,600 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 11, 2003 | Chum | 130,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 11, 2002 | Chum | 801,450 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 5, 2002 | Chum | 682,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
The reporting agency did not include fish sizes for this water.
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Frequently asked
When was Samish River last stocked?
According to Washington fish & wildlife agency, Samish River was last stocked May 23, 2025 with Chinook Salmon.
What fish species are stocked in Samish River?
Samish River is stocked with Chinook Salmon, Steelhead, Chum, and Coho Salmon.
What time of year is Samish River stocked?
Samish River is typically stocked in spring, most often in May.
How often is Samish River stocked?
Samish River has been stocked about 3 times a year — 82 recorded stockings between 1995 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Samish River?
About 46,304,974 fish have been stocked in Samish River across 82 recorded events since 1995, per Washington fish & wildlife agency.