Sunset Lake Fish Stocking
Pierce County, Washington · 1995–2013 on record
According to Washington fish & wildlife agency, Sunset Lake was last stocked July 8, 2013 with Rainbow Trout. Sunset Lake has 20 stocking records on file, spanning 1995–2013, with about 16,610 fish stocked over that period.
When Sunset Lake is stocked
Sunset Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August — 7 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Sunset Lake, freshest activity first.
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By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 8, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 13, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 6, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 14, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 6, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| July 22, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
Show 12 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 7, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 14, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| July 30, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 1,600 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 16, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| August 4, 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 900 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| August 1, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| July 21, 1998 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| August 1, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 564 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| August 1, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 184 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| August 12, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 962 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| August 11, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
The reporting agency did not include fish sizes for this water.
Frequently asked
When was Sunset Lake last stocked?
According to Washington fish & wildlife agency, Sunset Lake was last stocked July 8, 2013 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Sunset Lake?
Sunset Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Sunset Lake stocked?
Sunset Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August.
How often is Sunset Lake stocked?
Sunset Lake is stocked intermittently — 20 recorded stockings between 1995 and 2013.
How many fish have been stocked in Sunset Lake?
About 16,610 fish have been stocked in Sunset Lake across 20 recorded events since 1995, per Washington fish & wildlife agency.