When was Chain of Lakes last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Sep 21, 2026 (cutthroat trout, 500 fish), according to Washington agency reports.

How often is Chain of Lakes stocked?

It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in July.

Is Chain of Lakes stocked often?

Number 9 of 71 stocked waters in Skamania County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 73% of Washington waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Chain of Lakes?

Brown trout (10 stockings, 26,450 fish); Tiger trout (10 stockings, 20,178 fish); Brook trout (9 stockings, 9,524 fish); Cutthroat trout (3 stockings, 3,300 fish).

Chain of Lakes trout stocking

Skamania County, Washington · lake · about 4,367 ft elevation

Chain of Lakes was last stocked 7 weeks ago (Sep 21, 2026). We have 14 stockings on record since Jul 31, 2017, 2 in the last 12 months (5,870 fish). Most stockings come in July. Species stocked: brown trout, tiger trout, brook trout, cutthroat trout.

Last stocked

7 weeks ago

Sep 21, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

2 stockings

5,870 fish

On record

14 stockings

since Jul 31, 2017

Number 9 of 71 stocked waters in Skamania County by stocking days.
Stocked more often than 73% of Washington waters on our record.

Weather at Chain of Lakes

This Afternoon
48°F
Slight Chance Light Rain
18% rain · wind 2 mph
Tonight
35°F
Rain And Snow
92% rain · wind 3 mph
Thursday
42°F
Patchy Fog
8% rain · wind 2 mph
Thursday Night
32°F
Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Rain And Snow
15% rain · wind 1 mph
Friday
45°F
Rain And Snow Likely
71% rain · wind 2 mph
Friday Night
38°F
Light Rain Likely then Areas Of Fog
71% rain · wind 1 mph

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

When is Chain of Lakes stocked?

Most stockings come in July.

By month, all years

Stockings of Chain of Lakes by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

Year by year

	Jul	Sep	Oct
2026	1	1
2025	1
2024	1		1
2023	2
2022	1
2021	1
2020	1		1
2019	1

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking
Brown trout	10	26,450	2,645
Tiger trout	10	20,178	2,018
Brook trout	9	9,524	1,058
Cutthroat trout	3	3,300	1,100

Stocking history

20262 stockings · 5,870 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous	Hatchery
Sep 21Latest Monday · 7 weeks ago	Cutthroat trout	500 2 lb	54 days	Goldendale Hatchery
Jul 29 Wednesday	Brook troutBrown troutTiger trout	5,370 85 lb	373 days	Goldendale Hatchery

20251 stocking · 5,500 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous	Hatchery
Jul 21 Monday	Brook troutBrown troutTiger trout	5,500 114 lb	285 days	Goldendale Hatchery

20242 stockings · 6,500 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous	Hatchery
Oct 9 Wednesday	Cutthroat trout	500 2 lb	86 days	Goldendale Hatchery
Jul 15 Monday	Brown troutTiger trout	6,000 105 lb	374 days	Goldendale Hatchery

20232 stockings · 7,600 fish

Jul 7 brook trout, 1,000 fish
Jul 6 brown trout, tiger trout, 6,600 fish

20221 stocking · 4,463 fish

Jul 26 brook trout, brown trout, tiger trout, 4,463 fish

20211 stocking · 5,350 fish

Jul 9 brook trout, brown trout, tiger trout, 5,350 fish

20202 stockings · 6,669 fish

Oct 8 cutthroat trout, 2,300 fish
Jul 29 brook trout, brown trout, tiger trout, 4,369 fish

20191 stocking · 6,000 fish

Jul 15 brook trout, brown trout, tiger trout, 6,000 fish

20181 stocking · 5,000 fish

Aug 7 brook trout, brown trout, tiger trout, 5,000 fish

20171 stocking · 6,500 fish

Jul 31 brook trout, brown trout, tiger trout, 6,500 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 Chain of Lakes?

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

Directions Larger map Washington fishing regulations

Stocked waters near Chain of Lakes

Olallie Lakelake · 1 mistocked Sep 21, 2026
Takhlakh Lakelake · 1 mistocked Jun 17, 2026
Horseshoe Lakelake · 2 mistocked Sep 21, 2026
Council Lakelake · 2 mistocked Jun 23, 2026
Mouse Lakelake · 5 mistocked Oct 5, 2025
Mud Lakelake · 7 mistocked Oct 13, 2026
Fish Lake Littlelake · 11 mistocked Jun 30, 2026
St Michael Lakelake · 12 mistocked Sep 30, 2024

All stocked waters in Skamania County Stocked this week in Washington

Questions about Chain of Lakes

When was Chain of Lakes last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Sep 21, 2026 (cutthroat trout, 500 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
How often is Chain of Lakes stocked?: It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in July.
Is Chain of Lakes stocked often?: Number 9 of 71 stocked waters in Skamania County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 73% of Washington waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Chain of Lakes?: Brown trout (10 stockings, 26,450 fish); Tiger trout (10 stockings, 20,178 fish); Brook trout (9 stockings, 9,524 fish); Cutthroat trout (3 stockings, 3,300 fish).