Watch Lake Fish Stocking
Lewis County, Washington · 1998–2024 on record
According to Washington fish & wildlife agency, Watch Lake was last stocked September 13, 2024 with Cutthroat Trout. Watch Lake has 13 stocking records on file, spanning 1998–2024, with about 11,375 fish stocked over that period.
When Watch Lake is stocked
Watch Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August — 7 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
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By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 13, 2024 | Cutthroat Trout | 700 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| September 21, 2022 | Cutthroat Trout | 900 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| August 19, 2020 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,000 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| August 30, 2016 | Cutthroat Trout | 637 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| August 27, 2014 | Cutthroat Trout | 900 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| August 30, 2012 | Cutthroat Trout | 900 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| August 18, 2010 | Cutthroat Trout | 900 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| August 25, 2008 | Cutthroat Trout | 904 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
Show 5 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2006 | Cutthroat Trout | 916 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| September 14, 2004 | Cutthroat Trout | 900 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| September 18, 2002 | Cutthroat Trout | 909 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| September 12, 2000 | Cutthroat Trout | 907 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| September 21, 1998 | Cutthroat Trout | 902 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
The reporting agency did not include fish sizes for this water.
Frequently asked
When was Watch Lake last stocked?
According to Washington fish & wildlife agency, Watch Lake was last stocked September 13, 2024 with Cutthroat Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Watch Lake?
Watch Lake is stocked with Cutthroat Trout.
What time of year is Watch Lake stocked?
Watch Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in August.
How often is Watch Lake stocked?
Watch Lake is stocked intermittently — 13 recorded stockings between 1998 and 2024.
How many fish have been stocked in Watch Lake?
About 11,375 fish have been stocked in Watch Lake across 13 recorded events since 1998, per Washington fish & wildlife agency.