Cain Lake trout stocking
Whatcom County, Washington · lake · about 396 ft elevation
Cain Lake was last stocked 7 months ago (Apr 21, 2026). We have 17 stockings on record since Apr 3, 2017, 3 in the last 12 months (8,850 fish). Most stockings come in April. Species stocked: rainbow trout.
- Number 6 of 34 stocked waters in Whatcom County by stocking days.
- Stocked more often than 76% of Washington waters on our record.
River conditions
Nearest USGS gage: BRANNIAN CREEK AT S BAY DR NR WICKERSHAM, WA (4 km away, on a different stream or lake).
- Flow
- 3 cfs
- about normal for the last six weeks
- Gage height
- 5.80 ft
Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 8:15 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.
Weather at Cain Lake
- Overnight47°FLight Rain Likely72% rain · wind 13 mph
- Sunday53°FLight Rain Likely73% rain · wind 1 to 12 mph
- Sunday Night37°FMostly Cloudy2% rain · wind 3 mph
- Monday54°FCloudy then Light Rain95% rain · wind 3 to 8 mph
- Monday Night45°FLight Rain95% rain · wind 9 mph
- Tuesday55°FLight Rain93% rain · wind 9 to 13 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Cain Lake stocked?
Most stockings come in April. Stocked 3 times in 2026, mostly in April, about every 5 days.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 17 | 84,431 | 4,967 |
Stocking history
20263 stockings · 8,850 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 21Latest Tuesday | Rainbow trout | 4,800 2,400 lb | 1 day | Kendall Cr Hatchery |
Apr 20 Monday | Rainbow trout | 2,100 1,050 lb | 5 days | Kendall Cr Hatchery |
Apr 15 Wednesday | Rainbow trout | 1,950 975 lb | 52 weeks | Kendall Cr Hatchery |
20253 stockings · 9,774 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 16 Wednesday | Rainbow trout | 3,222 1,401 lb | 5 days | Kendall Cr Hatchery |
Apr 11 Friday | Rainbow trout | 3,360 1,400 lb | 2 days | Kendall Cr Hatchery |
Apr 9 Wednesday | Rainbow trout | 3,192 1,330 lb | 359 days | Kendall Cr Hatchery |
20241 stocking · 6,000 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 15 Monday | Rainbow trout | 6,000 2,400 lb | 363 days | Kendall Cr Hatchery |
20233 stockings · 9,780 fish
- Apr 18 rainbow trout, 2,880 fish
- Apr 12 rainbow trout, 3,300 fish
- Apr 11 rainbow trout, 3,600 fish
20222 stockings · 9,060 fish
- Apr 19 rainbow trout, 3,060 fish
- Apr 12 rainbow trout, 6,000 fish
20211 stocking · 6,462 fish
- Apr 6 rainbow trout, 6,462 fish
20201 stocking · 6,000 fish
- Apr 29 rainbow trout, 6,000 fish
20191 stocking · 9,500 fish
- Apr 11 rainbow trout, 9,500 fish
20181 stocking · 9,500 fish
- Week of Apr 4 rainbow trout, 9,500 fish
20171 stocking · 9,505 fish
- Week of Apr 3 rainbow trout, 9,505 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 Cain Lake?
Whatcom County, Washington. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near Cain Lake
- Samish Lakelake · 3 mistocked Oct 23, 2026
- Pine Lakelake · 6 mistocked Jul 2, 2021
- Cedar Lakelake · 6 mistocked Jul 3, 2021
- Lake Whatcomlake · 6 mistocked May 1, 2026
- Lake Paddenlake · 7 mistocked Apr 24, 2026
- Whatcom Creekstream · 9 mistocked May 8, 2026
- Toad Lakelake · 10 mistocked Apr 23, 2026
- Squalicum Lakelake · 10 mistocked Apr 24, 2026
All stocked waters in Whatcom CountyStocked this week in Washington
Questions about Cain Lake
- When was Cain Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Apr 21, 2026 (rainbow trout, 4,800 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
- How often is Cain Lake stocked?
- Stocked 3 times in 2026, mostly in April, about every 5 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.
- Is Cain Lake stocked often?
- Number 6 of 34 stocked waters in Whatcom County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 76% of Washington waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Cain Lake?
- Rainbow trout (17 stockings, 84,431 fish).