Thunder Lake Fish Stocking
Yakima County, Washington · 1995–2016 on record
According to Washington fish & wildlife agency, Thunder Lake was last stocked August 15, 2016 with Cutthroat Trout. Thunder Lake has 18 stocking records on file, spanning 1995–2016, with about 6,385 fish stocked over that period.
When Thunder Lake is stocked
Thunder Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in May — 6 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Thunder Lake, freshest activity first.
Blue Lake
9 miYakima County · 1 species · 31 records
Last stocked June 2026
Clear Lake
7 miYakima County · 2 species · 286 records
Last stocked June 2026
Lost Lake
5 miYakima County · 2 species · 112 records
Last stocked May 2026
Long Lake
5 miYakima County · 2 species · 27 records
Last stocked August 2025
Mal Lake
7 miYakima County · 2 species · 24 records
Last stocked August 2025
Little Lake
9 miYakima County · 1 species · 6 records
Last stocked June 2025
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 15, 2016 | Cutthroat Trout | 270 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| August 27, 2013 | Cutthroat Trout | 280 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| August 30, 2011 | Cutthroat Trout | 275 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| August 12, 2009 | Cutthroat Trout | 250 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| August 19, 2008 | Cutthroat Trout | 300 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| July 31, 2007 | Cutthroat Trout | 258 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| August 23, 2006 | Cutthroat Trout | 432 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 25, 2005 | Brook Trout | 330 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
Show 10 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 16, 2004 | Brook Trout | 349 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 27, 2003 | Brook Trout | 414 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 22, 2002 | Brook Trout | 387 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 22, 2001 | Brook Trout | 406 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| July 10, 2000 | Brook Trout | 403 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 23, 1999 | Brook Trout | 405 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 28, 1998 | Brook Trout | 407 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 11, 1997 | Brook Trout | 406 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 22, 1996 | Brook Trout | 400 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 14, 1995 | Brook Trout | 413 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
The reporting agency did not include fish sizes for this water.
Frequently asked
When was Thunder Lake last stocked?
According to Washington fish & wildlife agency, Thunder Lake was last stocked August 15, 2016 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Thunder Lake?
Thunder Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout and Brook Trout.
What time of year is Thunder Lake stocked?
Thunder Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in May.
How often is Thunder Lake stocked?
Thunder Lake is stocked intermittently — 18 recorded stockings between 1995 and 2016.
How many fish have been stocked in Thunder Lake?
About 6,385 fish have been stocked in Thunder Lake across 18 recorded events since 1995, per Washington fish & wildlife agency.