Surprise Lake T18 Fish Stocking
Pierce County, Washington · 1996–2019 on record
According to Washington fish & wildlife agency, Surprise Lake T18 was last stocked April 15, 2019 with Coho Salmon. Surprise Lake T18 has 24 stocking records on file, spanning 1996–2019, with about 54,800 fish stocked over that period.
When Surprise Lake T18 is stocked
Surprise Lake T18 is typically stocked in summer and fall, most often in September — 7 stocking events in that peak month.
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Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 15, 2019 | Coho Salmon | 9,900 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| October 7, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 350 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 8, 2018 | Coho Salmon | 9,900 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| September 16, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 350 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 15, 2017 | Coho Salmon | 9,900 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| September 17, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 350 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 15, 2016 | Coho Salmon | 10,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| September 13, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 350 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
Show 16 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 6, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 350 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| October 6, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 240 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| September 19, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 240 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| September 25, 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 240 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| October 1, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| July 18, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 240 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| September 28, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 240 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| October 7, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 200 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| August 13, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 200 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| July 17, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 200 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| August 31, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 200 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| July 21, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 200 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| February 1, 2001 | Coho Salmon | 10,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| August 22, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| August 16, 1998 | Rainbow Trout | 200 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| August 9, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 200 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
The reporting agency did not include fish sizes for this water.
Frequently asked
When was Surprise Lake T18 last stocked?
According to Washington fish & wildlife agency, Surprise Lake T18 was last stocked April 15, 2019 with Coho Salmon.
What fish species are stocked in Surprise Lake T18?
Surprise Lake T18 is stocked with Coho Salmon and Rainbow Trout.
What time of year is Surprise Lake T18 stocked?
Surprise Lake T18 is typically stocked in summer and fall, most often in September.
How often is Surprise Lake T18 stocked?
Surprise Lake T18 is stocked intermittently — 24 recorded stockings between 1996 and 2019.
How many fish have been stocked in Surprise Lake T18?
About 54,800 fish have been stocked in Surprise Lake T18 across 24 recorded events since 1996, per Washington fish & wildlife agency.