When was Chelan River last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Aug 21, 2025 (cutthroat trout, 2,100 fish), according to Washington agency reports.

Is Chelan River stocked often?

Number 38 of 84 stocked waters in Chelan County by stocking days. Stocked less often than most Washington waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Chelan River?

Cutthroat trout (2 stockings, 2,350 fish).

Chelan River trout stocking

Chelan County, Washington · stream · about 1,106 ft elevation

Chelan River was last stocked 15 months ago (Aug 21, 2025). We have 2 stockings on record since May 18, 2017. Species stocked: cutthroat trout.

Last stocked

15 months ago

Aug 21, 2025

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

0 stockings

On record

2 stockings

since May 18, 2017

Number 38 of 84 stocked waters in Chelan County by stocking days.
Stocked less often than most Washington waters on our record.

River conditions

USGS gage: CHELAN RIVER AT CHELAN, WA (2 km away).

Flow: 83 cfs
Gage height: 7.15 ft

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 8:45 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Chelan River

Tonight
36°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
15% rain · wind 1 mph
Friday
48°F
Chance Light Rain
31% rain · wind 2 mph
Friday Night
38°F
Chance Light Rain
31% rain · wind 1 mph
Saturday
50°F
Partly Sunny
3% rain · wind 1 mph
Saturday Night
40°F
Chance Light Rain
31% rain · wind 0 to 14 mph
Sunday
52°F
Mostly Sunny
10% rain · wind 5 to 17 mph

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

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking
Cutthroat trout	2	2,350	1,175

Stocking history

20251 stocking · 2,100 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous	Hatchery
Aug 21Latest Thursday	Cutthroat trout	2,100 5 lb	431 weeks	Chelan Pud Hatchery

20171 stocking · 250 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous	Hatchery
May 18 Thursday	Cutthroat trout	250 71 lb		Eastbank Hatchery

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 Chelan River?

Chelan 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 Chelan River

Roses Lakelake · 9 mistocked Oct 12, 2026
Wapato Lakelake · 10 mistocked Jun 2, 2026
Antilon Lake - Southlake · 13 mistocked Sep 15, 2026
Antilon Lake - Northlake · 13 mistocked Sep 14, 2026
First Creekstream · 13 mistocked Aug 3, 2026
Mitchell Creekstream · 13 mistocked Aug 11, 2026
Alta Lakelake · 14 mistocked May 19, 2026
Gold Creekstream · 17 mistocked Aug 3, 2026

All stocked waters in Chelan County Stocked this week in Washington

Questions about Chelan River

When was Chelan River last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Aug 21, 2025 (cutthroat trout, 2,100 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
Is Chelan River stocked often?: Number 38 of 84 stocked waters in Chelan County by stocking days. Stocked less often than most Washington waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Chelan River?: Cutthroat trout (2 stockings, 2,350 fish).