When was Big Four Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Mar 8, 2019 (rainbow trout, 200 fish), according to Washington agency reports.

How often is Big Four Lake stocked?

Across all years on record, most stockings come in March and May.

Is Big Four Lake stocked often?

Number 10 of 12 stocked waters in Columbia 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 Big Four Lake?

Rainbow trout (4 stockings, 4,456 fish).

Big Four Lake trout stocking

Columbia County, Washington · lake · about 2,524 ft elevation

Big Four Lake was last stocked 92 months ago (Mar 8, 2019). We have 4 stockings on record since May 3, 2017. Most stockings come in March and May. Species stocked: rainbow trout.

Last stocked

92 months ago

Mar 8, 2019

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

0 stockings

On record

4 stockings

since May 3, 2017

Number 10 of 12 stocked waters in Columbia County by stocking days.
Stocked about as often as a typical Washington water on our record.

Weather at Big Four Lake

Tonight
39°F
Partly Cloudy
1% rain · wind 1 mph
Wednesday
52°F
Sunny
2% rain · wind 3 mph
Wednesday Night
41°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
48% rain · wind 2 to 7 mph
Thursday
49°F
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
48% rain · wind 3 to 9 mph
Thursday Night
39°F
Mostly Clear
wind 3 to 8 mph
Friday
54°F
Partly Sunny
3% rain · wind 3 to 8 mph

Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.

When is Big Four Lake stocked?

Most stockings come in March and May.

By month, all years

Stockings of Big Four Lake by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

Year by year

	Mar	May
2019	1
2018	1	1
2017		1

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking
Rainbow trout	4	4,456	1,114

Stocking history

20191 stocking · 200 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous	Hatchery
Mar 8Latest Friday	Rainbow trout	200 250 lb	291 days	Tucannon Hatchery

20182 stockings · 2,098 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous	Hatchery
May 21 Monday	Rainbow trout	98 163 lb	55 days	Tucannon Hatchery
Mar 27 Tuesday	Rainbow trout	2,000 800 lb	328 days	Lyons Ferry Hatchery

20171 stocking · 2,158 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous	Hatchery
May 3 Wednesday	Rainbow trout	2,158 1,055 lb		Tucannon Hatchery

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 Big Four Lake?

Columbia County, Washington. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.

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Stocked waters near Big Four Lake

Curl Lakelake · 1 mistocked Jun 3, 2026
Beaver Lakelake · 2 mistocked May 25, 2021
Watson Lakelake · 2 mistocked Jun 9, 2026
Deer Lakelake · 3 mistocked May 15, 2026
Rainbow Lakelake · 4 mistocked Jun 17, 2026
Blue Lakelake · 4 mistocked Oct 15, 2026
Spring Lakelake · 5 mistocked Oct 15, 2026

All stocked waters in Columbia County Stocked this week in Washington

Questions about Big Four Lake

When was Big Four Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Mar 8, 2019 (rainbow trout, 200 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
How often is Big Four Lake stocked?: Across all years on record, most stockings come in March and May.
Is Big Four Lake stocked often?: Number 10 of 12 stocked waters in Columbia 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 Big Four Lake?: Rainbow trout (4 stockings, 4,456 fish).