Blue Lake trout stocking
Okanogan County, Washington · lake · about 1,787 ft elevation
Blue Lake was last stocked 4 months ago (Jun 26, 2026). We have 8 stockings on record since Nov 3, 2017, 1 in the last 12 months (5,633 fish). Most stockings come in September to October. Species stocked: cutthroat trout.
- Number 48 of 84 stocked waters in Okanogan County by stocking days.
- Stocked about as often as a typical Washington water on our record.
River conditions
Nearest USGS gage: OKANOGAN RIVER AT OROVILLE, WA (6 km away, on a different stream or lake).
- Water temperature
- 50°F
- Flow
- 201 cfs
- about normal for the last six weeks
- Gage height
- 3.29 ft
Ideal for trout. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.
Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.
Weather at Blue Lake
- Tonight38°FMostly Cloudy11% rain · wind 7 mph
- Friday46°FMostly Cloudy11% rain · wind 8 to 14 mph
- Friday Night38°FMostly Cloudy7% rain · wind 3 to 10 mph
- Saturday50°FMostly Cloudy4% rain · wind 3 to 7 mph
- Saturday Night39°FChance Light Rain26% rain · wind 6 to 9 mph
- Sunday51°FSlight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny15% rain · wind 6 to 14 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Blue Lake stocked?
Most stockings come in September to October.
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 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cutthroat trout | 8 | 57,358 | 7,170 |
Stocking history
20261 stocking · 5,633 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 26Latest Friday | Cutthroat trout | 5,633 2 lb | 284 days | Omak Hatchery |
20251 stocking · 15,027 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 15 Monday | Cutthroat trout | 15,027 200 lb | 398 days | Omak Hatchery |
20241 stocking · 2,979 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aug 13 Tuesday | Cutthroat trout | 2,979 59 lb | 98 weeks | Omak Hatchery |
20221 stocking · 11,200 fish
- Sep 27 cutthroat trout, 11,200 fish
20211 stocking · 4,983 fish
- Oct 2 cutthroat trout, 4,983 fish
20201 stocking · 9,437 fish
- Oct 16 cutthroat trout, 9,437 fish
20191 stocking · 3,578 fish
- Oct 30 cutthroat trout, 3,578 fish
20171 stocking · 4,521 fish
- Nov 3 cutthroat trout, 4,521 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 Blue Lake?
Okanogan County, Washington. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near Blue Lake
- Wannacut Lakelake · 2 mistocked Apr 22, 2026
- Silver Nail Lakelake · 6 mistocked Jun 24, 2020
- Palmer Lakelake · 6 mistocked Jun 3, 2026
- Washburn Lakelake · 7 mistocked May 18, 2026
- Spectacle Lakelake · 7 mistocked May 26, 2026
- Chopaka Lakelake · 9 mistocked Jul 1, 2026
- Fanchers Dam Reservoirlake · 12 mistocked Jun 2, 2021
- Conners Lakelake · 13 mistocked May 13, 2026
All stocked waters in Okanogan CountyStocked this week in Washington
Questions about Blue Lake
- When was Blue Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Jun 26, 2026 (cutthroat trout, 5,633 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
- How often is Blue Lake stocked?
- It was stocked once in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in September to October.
- Is Blue Lake stocked often?
- Number 48 of 84 stocked waters in Okanogan 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 Blue Lake?
- Cutthroat trout (8 stockings, 57,358 fish).
- How warm is the water near Blue Lake?
- The nearest USGS gage read 50°F on Nov 9. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.