Texas Pond Fish Stocking
Skagit County, Washington · 1997–2025 on record
According to Washington fish & wildlife agency, Texas Pond was last stocked August 1, 2025 with Cutthroat Trout. Texas Pond has 13 stocking records on file, spanning 1997–2025, with about 3,820 fish stocked over that period.
When Texas Pond is stocked
Texas Pond is typically stocked in spring and summer, most often in March — 3 stocking events in that peak month.
Angler's Field Guide
Fishing Tips & Stocking Guide for Texas Pond
Practical advice on fish behavior, recommended tackle, and state regulations for anglers fishing in Skagit County, Washington.
Post-Plant Behavior & Timing
Hatchery-raised fish are conditioned to pelleted feed and open raceways. Following a release into Texas Pond, 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 Texas Pond was last stocked August 1, 2025, 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 Texas Pond:
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.
Cutthroat Trout Profile Tips
Known for being relatively easy to catch on dry flies, making it a favorite of western fly anglers; many subspecies are managed under catch-and-release rules to protect native populations.
Brook Trout Profile Tips
A favorite of high-country and small-stream anglers; often more willing to strike than brown or rainbow trout in the same water.
Recommended Tackle for Texas Pond
Field-tested tackle and presentations matched to the species stocked here.
Berkley PowerBait Floating Trout Dough
Hatchery-raised trout are conditioned to pelleted scents; scented dough floated 12–18 inches off bottom consistently triggers strikes.
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.
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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Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Texas Pond, freshest activity first.
Caskey Lake
2 miSkagit County · 4 species · 5 records
Last stocked May 2026
Harry Lake
7 miSnohomish County · 1 species · 9 records
Last stocked October 2025
Lake Louise
6 miSkagit County · 1 species · 11 records
Last stocked August 2025
Shelf Lake
8 miSkagit County · 1 species · 8 records
Last stocked July 2025
Bee Lake
8 miSkagit County · 1 species · 10 records
Last stocked August 2024
Lake Tupso
6 miSkagit County · 1 species · 9 records
Last stocked August 2024
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2025 | Cutthroat Trout | 300 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 17, 2024 | Cutthroat Trout | 110 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 10, 2023 | Cutthroat Trout | 300 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 23, 2023 | Cutthroat Trout | 180 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 27, 2022 | Cutthroat Trout | 250 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| August 2, 2021 | Cutthroat Trout | 300 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 29, 2021 | Cutthroat Trout | 250 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| March 25, 2020 | Cutthroat Trout | 175 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
Show 5 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 12, 2019 | Cutthroat Trout | 250 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 5, 2019 | Cutthroat Trout | 200 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 24, 2017 | Cutthroat Trout | 125 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| September 26, 2004 | Cutthroat Trout | 260 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 4, 1997 | Brook Trout | 1,120 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
The reporting agency did not include fish sizes for this water.
Frequently asked
When was Texas Pond last stocked?
According to Washington fish & wildlife agency, Texas Pond was last stocked August 1, 2025 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Texas Pond?
Texas Pond is stocked with Cutthroat Trout and Brook Trout.
What time of year is Texas Pond stocked?
Texas Pond is typically stocked in spring and summer, most often in March.
How often is Texas Pond stocked?
Texas Pond is stocked intermittently — 13 recorded stockings between 1997 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Texas Pond?
About 3,820 fish have been stocked in Texas Pond across 13 recorded events since 1997, per Washington fish & wildlife agency.
Do you need a fishing license to fish Texas Pond?
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 Texas Pond?
Freshly stocked trout in Texas Pond 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.