Buck Lake trout stocking
Kitsap County, Washington · lake · about 142 ft elevation
Buck Lake was last stocked 5 weeks ago (Oct 7, 2026). We have 27 stockings on record since Apr 11, 2017, 3 in the last 12 months (1,320 fish). Most stockings come in April to May. Species stocked: rainbow trout, cutthroat trout.
Last stocked
5 weeks ago
Oct 7, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
3 stockings
1,320 fish
On record
27 stockings
since Apr 11, 2017
- Number 5 of 16 stocked waters in Kitsap County by stocking days.
- Stocked more often than 86% of Washington waters on our record.
Weather at Buck Lake
- This Afternoon55°FChance Light Rain46% rain · wind 14 mph
- Tonight47°FLight Rain Likely then Mostly Cloudy69% rain · wind 3 to 16 mph
- Thursday55°FPartly Sunny4% rain · wind 3 to 10 mph
- Thursday Night48°FMostly Cloudy then Light Rain Likely73% rain · wind 10 to 15 mph
- Friday54°FLight Rain78% rain · wind 14 to 22 mph
- Friday Night50°FChance Light Rain48% rain · wind 8 to 20 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Buck Lake stocked?
Most stockings come in April to May. Stocked 3 times in 2026, about every 177 days.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 26 | 15,827 | 609 |
| Cutthroat trout | 1 | 500 | 500 |
Stocking history
20263 stockings · 1,320 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct 7Latest Wednesday · 5 weeks ago | Cutthroat trout | 500 20 lb | 177 days | Eells Springs |
Apr 13 Monday | Rainbow trout | 800 351 lb | 67 days | Eells Springs |
Feb 5 Thursday | Rainbow trout | 20 87 lb | 260 days | Eells Springs |
20253 stockings · 1,742 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 21 Wednesday | Rainbow trout | 315 162 lb | 43 days | Eells Springs |
Apr 8 Tuesday | Rainbow trout | 1,407 620 lb | 75 days | Eells Springs |
Jan 23 Thursday | Rainbow trout | 20 118 lb | 267 days | Eells Springs |
20243 stockings · 1,735 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 1 Wednesday | Rainbow trout | 300 135 lb | 23 days | Eells Springs |
Apr 8 Monday | Rainbow trout | 1,415 580 lb | 60 days | Eells Springs |
Feb 8 Thursday | Rainbow trout | 20 87 lb | 261 days | Eells Springs |
20233 stockings · 1,720 fish
- May 23 rainbow trout, 300 fish
- Apr 11 rainbow trout, 1,400 fish
- Jan 25 rainbow trout, 20 fish
20223 stockings · 1,746 fish
- May 9 rainbow trout, 326 fish
- Apr 5 rainbow trout, 1,400 fish
- Jan 20 rainbow trout, 20 fish
20212 stockings · 1,064 fish
- Apr 13 rainbow trout, 1,024 fish
- Jan 21 rainbow trout, 40 fish
20202 stockings · 1,520 fish
- Apr 28 rainbow trout, 1,500 fish
- Feb 24 rainbow trout, 20 fish
20193 stockings · 1,755 fish
- May 20 rainbow trout, 300 fish
- Apr 10 rainbow trout, 1,435 fish
- Jan 24 rainbow trout, 20 fish
20183 stockings · 1,720 fish
- May 10 rainbow trout, 300 fish
- Apr 13 rainbow trout, 1,400 fish
- Feb 15 rainbow trout, 20 fish
20172 stockings · 2,005 fish
- May 10 rainbow trout, 490 fish
- Apr 11 rainbow trout, 1,515 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 Buck Lake?
Kitsap County, Washington. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near Buck Lake
- Teal Lakelake · 5 mistocked Sep 29, 2026
- Lone Lakelake · 9 mistocked Apr 8, 2026
- Horseshoe Lakelake · 9 mistocked Apr 28, 2020
- Deer Lakelake · 9 mistocked May 21, 2026
- Lake Gosslake · 9 mistocked May 21, 2026
- Sandy Shore Lakelake · 10 mistocked Oct 10, 2023
- Ludlow Lakelake · 10 mistocked Apr 27, 2020
- Gibbs Lakelake · 13 mistocked Oct 7, 2026
All stocked waters in Kitsap CountyStocked this week in Washington
Questions about Buck Lake
- When was Buck Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Oct 7, 2026 (cutthroat trout, 500 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
- How often is Buck Lake stocked?
- Stocked 3 times in 2026, about every 177 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April to May.
- Is Buck Lake stocked often?
- Number 5 of 16 stocked waters in Kitsap County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 86% of Washington waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Buck Lake?
- Rainbow trout (26 stockings, 15,827 fish); Cutthroat trout (1 stocking, 500 fish).