American Lake trout stocking
Yakima County, Washington · lake · about 5,250 ft elevation
American Lake was last stocked 3 months ago (Aug 3, 2026). We have 4 stockings on record since Aug 11, 2017, 1 in the last 12 months (360 fish). Most stockings come in August. Species stocked: cutthroat trout.
- Number 34 of 77 stocked waters in Yakima County by stocking days.
- Stocked about as often as a typical Washington water on our record.
Weather at American Lake
- Tonight33°FMostly Cloudy then Chance Rain And Snow Showers37% rain · wind 6 to 9 mph
- Friday43°FRain And Snow Showers84% rain · wind 7 to 10 mph
- Friday Night40°FRain Showers84% rain · wind 8 mph
- Saturday51°FPartly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers45% rain · wind 6 to 9 mph
- Saturday Night34°FRain Showers then Rain And Snow Showers99% rain · wind 9 to 22 mph
- Sunday38°FChance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny48% rain · wind 3 to 22 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is American Lake stocked?
Most stockings come in August.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cutthroat trout | 4 | 1,435 | 359 |
Stocking history
20261 stocking · 360 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aug 3Latest Monday | Cutthroat trout | 360 1 lb | 1104 days | Naches Hatchery |
20231 stocking · 350 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jul 26 Wednesday | Cutthroat trout | 350 | 1083 days | Naches Hatchery |
20201 stocking · 369 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aug 7 Friday | Cutthroat trout | 369 1 lb | 156 weeks | Naches Hatchery |
20171 stocking · 356 fish
- Aug 11 cutthroat trout, 356 fish
From Washington fish and wildlife agency reports, collected nightly and kept after the agency takes them down. Agencies revise reports; check the agency's report before you go. Seasons and limits: Washington fishing regulations.
Where is American Lake?
Yakima County, Washington. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near American Lake
- Wildcat Lakelake · 1 mistocked Jun 18, 2026
- Swamp Lakelake · 2 mistocked Jul 5, 2023
- Cedar Lakelake · 2 mistocked Aug 7, 2023
- Root Lakelake · 5 mistocked Jul 30, 2022
- Bumping Lakelake · 7 mistocked Aug 31, 2026
- Bill Lakelake · 8 mistocked Jul 11, 2026
- Jess Lakelake · 8 mistocked Aug 31, 2025
- Pear Lakelake · 9 mistocked Jun 26, 2020
All stocked waters in Yakima CountyStocked this week in Washington
Questions about American Lake
- When was American Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Aug 3, 2026 (cutthroat trout, 360 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
- How often is American Lake stocked?
- It was stocked once in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in August.
- Is American Lake stocked often?
- Number 34 of 77 stocked waters in Yakima County by stocking days. Stocked about as often as a typical Washington water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in American Lake?
- Cutthroat trout (4 stockings, 1,435 fish).