Bitter Lake trout stocking
King County, Washington · lake · about 434 ft elevation
Bitter Lake was last stocked 6 months ago (Apr 27, 2026). We have 10 stockings on record since May 8, 2017, 1 in the last 12 months (1,400 fish). Most stockings come in April. Species stocked: rainbow trout.
- Number 28 of 194 stocked waters in King County by stocking days.
- Stocked about as often as a typical Washington water on our record.
Weather at Bitter Lake
- This Afternoon56°FChance Light Rain34% rain · wind 8 mph
- Tonight48°FLight Rain then Mostly Cloudy86% rain · wind 6 to 13 mph
- Thursday55°FPartly Sunny7% rain · wind 7 mph
- Thursday Night47°FMostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain52% rain · wind 6 to 9 mph
- Friday53°FLight Rain87% rain · wind 10 mph
- Friday Night50°FLight Rain Likely63% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Bitter Lake stocked?
Most stockings come in April.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 10 | 15,067 | 1,507 |
Stocking history
20261 stocking · 1,400 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 27Latest Monday | Rainbow trout | 1,400 700 lb | 52 weeks | Whitehorse Pond |
20251 stocking · 1,500 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 28 Monday | Rainbow trout | 1,500 682 lb | 356 days | Arlington Hatchery |
20241 stocking · 1,500 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 7 Tuesday | Rainbow trout | 1,500 600 lb | 377 days | Arlington Hatchery |
20231 stocking · 1,500 fish
- Apr 26 rainbow trout, 1,500 fish
20221 stocking · 1,596 fish
- Apr 26 rainbow trout, 1,596 fish
20211 stocking · 1,518 fish
- Apr 27 rainbow trout, 1,518 fish
20201 stocking · 1,512 fish
- Apr 21 rainbow trout, 1,512 fish
20191 stocking · 1,541 fish
- Apr 30 rainbow trout, 1,541 fish
20181 stocking · 1,500 fish
- May 8 rainbow trout, 1,500 fish
20171 stocking · 1,500 fish
- May 8 rainbow trout, 1,500 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 Bitter Lake?
King County, Washington. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near Bitter Lake
- Haller Lakelake · 1 mistocked Apr 27, 2026
- Green Lakelake · 3 mistocked Oct 26, 2026
- Ballinger Lakelake · 4 mistocked Oct 7, 2026
- Lake Wa Nplake · 5 mistocked Jun 1, 2018
- Martha Lakelake · 10 mistocked May 26, 2026
- Lake Serenelake · 10 mistocked Apr 17, 2026
- Cottage Lakelake · 12 mistocked Apr 14, 2026
- Idylwood Creekstream · 13 mistocked Feb 16, 2023
All stocked waters in King CountyStocked this week in Washington
Questions about Bitter Lake
- When was Bitter Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Apr 27, 2026 (rainbow trout, 1,400 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
- How often is Bitter Lake stocked?
- It was stocked once in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.
- Is Bitter Lake stocked often?
- Number 28 of 194 stocked waters in King 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 Bitter Lake?
- Rainbow trout (10 stockings, 15,067 fish).