Tye Lake Fish Stocking
Snohomish County, Washington · 2002–2026 on record
According to Washington fish & wildlife agency, Tye Lake was last stocked April 25, 2026 with Rainbow Trout. Tye Lake has 106 stocking records on file, spanning 2002–2026, with about 183,096 fish stocked over that period.
When Tye Lake is stocked
Tye Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in April — 51 stocking events in that peak month.
Angler's Field Guide
Fishing Tips & Stocking Guide for Tye Lake
Practical advice on fish behavior, recommended tackle, and state regulations for anglers fishing in Snohomish County, Washington.
Post-Plant Behavior & Timing
Hatchery-raised fish are conditioned to pelleted feed and open raceways. Following a release into Tye Lake, 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 Tye Lake was last stocked April 25, 2026, 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 Tye Lake:
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.
Rainbow Trout Profile Tips
The most commonly targeted stocked trout in the country, taken on bait, spinners, and flies alike; a common first fish for new anglers.
Steelhead Profile Tips
A prized winter and spring fishery in both states, known for powerful, sustained fights.
Recommended Tackle for Tye Lake
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 Tye Lake, freshest activity first.
Mig Lake
4 miKing County · 1 species · 35 records
Last stocked July 2026
Josephine Lake
4 miChelan County · 1 species · 18 records
Last stocked June 2026
Scrabble Lake
4 miSnohomish County · 1 species · 5 records
Last stocked September 2025
Margaret Lake
5 miSnohomish County · 2 species · 19 records
Last stocked August 2025
Grouse Lake
4 miSnohomish County · 1 species · 5 records
Last stocked August 2025
Skyline Lake
1 miKing County · 2 species · 15 records
Last stocked July 2025
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 25, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 2,520 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 6, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 1,900 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| November 26, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 1,245 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| November 20, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 815 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 4, 2025 | Steelhead | 1,828 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 4, 2025 | Steelhead | 1,016 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 4, 2025 | Steelhead | 3,652 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 6, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 784 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 26, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 1,584 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 8, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| November 22, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 825 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| October 23, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 688 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 7, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 19, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 2,509 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| November 22, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 750 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| November 16, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 1,035 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 29, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 1,913 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 3, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 2,505 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| November 22, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 1,073 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| November 3, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| October 11, 2022 | Steelhead | 2,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| October 5, 2022 | Steelhead | 4,004 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 1,020 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 22, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 50 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 22, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 5, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| November 24, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 7, 2021 | Steelhead | 729 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 3, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 1,010 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 6, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 2,520 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| November 18, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 1,053 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| November 5, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 1,061 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 6, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| November 25, 2019 | Steelhead | 1,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| October 21, 2019 | Steelhead | 1,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 20, 2019 | Steelhead | 2,970 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 26, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 26, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 1,518 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 8, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 2,508 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| October 12, 2018 | Steelhead | 2,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| July 23, 2018 | Steelhead | 38,923 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 523 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2, 2018 | Steelhead | 2,145 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 1, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 980 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 27, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 1,544 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 4, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 714 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 4, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 1,764 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 1, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 1,502 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| April 21, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
The reporting agency did not include fish sizes for this water.
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Frequently asked
When was Tye Lake last stocked?
According to Washington fish & wildlife agency, Tye Lake was last stocked April 25, 2026 with Rainbow Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Tye Lake?
Tye Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout and Steelhead.
What time of year is Tye Lake stocked?
Tye Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in April.
How often is Tye Lake stocked?
Tye Lake has been stocked about 4 times a year — 106 recorded stockings between 2002 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Tye Lake?
About 183,096 fish have been stocked in Tye Lake across 106 recorded events since 2002, per Washington fish & wildlife agency.
Do you need a fishing license to fish Tye Lake?
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 Tye Lake?
Freshly stocked trout in Tye Lake 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.