Big Buck Lake trout stocking
Okanogan County, Washington · lake
Big Buck Lake was last stocked 4 months ago (Jul 6, 2026). We have 11 stockings on record since May 12, 2017, 1 in the last 12 months (750 fish). Most stockings come in April and June. Species stocked: rainbow trout.
Last stocked
4 months ago
Jul 6, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
1 stocking
750 fish
On record
11 stockings
since May 12, 2017
- Number 43 of 84 stocked waters in Okanogan County by stocking days.
- Stocked more often than 68% of Washington waters on our record.
When is Big Buck Lake stocked?
Most stockings come in April and June.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 11 | 8,750 | 795 |
Stocking history
20261 stocking · 750 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jul 6Latest Monday | Rainbow trout | 750 12 lb | 1124 days | Omak Hatchery |
20231 stocking · 1,500 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 8 Thursday | Rainbow trout | 1,500 25 lb | 416 days | Omak Hatchery |
20221 stocking · 350 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Week of Apr 18 Apr 18 to Apr 22 | Rainbow trout | 350 155 lb | 321 days | Wells Hatchery |
20212 stockings · 1,275 fish
- Jun 1 rainbow trout, 1,250 fish
- Apr 29 rainbow trout, 25 fish
20202 stockings · 1,600 fish
- Jun 16 rainbow trout, 1,250 fish
- Apr 28 rainbow trout, 350 fish
20191 stocking · 375 fish
- Apr 22 rainbow trout, 375 fish
20182 stockings · 2,350 fish
- Jun 4 rainbow trout, 2,000 fish
- Apr 10 rainbow trout, 350 fish
20171 stocking · 550 fish
- May 12 rainbow trout, 550 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.
Other stocked waters in Okanogan County
- Bonaparte Lakelakestocked Sep 22, 2026
- Molson Lakelakestocked Sep 18, 2026
- Patterson Lakelakestocked Sep 18, 2026
- Sidley Lakelakestocked Sep 18, 2026
- Aeneas Lakelakestocked Sep 17, 2026
- Blue Lakelakestocked Sep 17, 2026
- Leader Lakelakestocked Sep 16, 2026
- Rat Lakelakestocked Sep 15, 2026
All stocked waters in Okanogan CountyStocked this week in Washington
Questions about Big Buck Lake
- When was Big Buck Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Jul 6, 2026 (rainbow trout, 750 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
- How often is Big Buck Lake stocked?
- It was stocked once in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April and June.
- Is Big Buck Lake stocked often?
- Number 43 of 84 stocked waters in Okanogan County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 68% of Washington waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Big Buck Lake?
- Rainbow trout (11 stockings, 8,750 fish).