Chopaka Lake trout stocking
Okanogan County, Washington · lake · about 2,918 ft elevation
Chopaka Lake was last stocked 4 months ago (Jul 1, 2026). We have 17 stockings on record since Jun 26, 2017, 1 in the last 12 months (4,000 fish). Most stockings come in June. Species stocked: rainbow trout, tiger trout.
- Number 27 of 84 stocked waters in Okanogan County by stocking days.
- Stocked more often than 76% of Washington waters on our record.
Weather at Chopaka Lake
- This Afternoon45°FMostly Cloudy7% rain · wind 5 mph
- Tonight37°FChance Light Rain then Chance Rain And Snow30% rain · wind 1 to 6 mph
- Thursday47°FSunny16% rain · wind 5 mph
- Thursday Night35°FMostly Cloudy12% rain · wind 7 mph
- Friday43°FMostly Cloudy12% rain · wind 7 to 12 mph
- Friday Night38°FMostly Cloudy10% rain · wind 2 to 10 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Chopaka Lake stocked?
Most stockings come in June. Stocked 3 times in 2023, mostly in June, usually on Thursdays, about every 42 days.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 16 | 37,489 | 2,343 |
| Tiger trout | 1 | 5,000 | 5,000 |
Stocking history
20261 stocking · 4,000 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jul 1Latest Wednesday | Rainbow trout | 4,000 62 lb | 379 days | Omak Hatchery |
20252 stockings · 3,700 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 17 Tuesday | Rainbow trout | 3,500 58 lb | 54 days | Omak Hatchery |
Apr 24 Thursday | Rainbow trout | 200 174 lb | 370 days | Wells Hatchery |
20241 stocking · 200 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 19 Friday | Rainbow trout | 200 204 lb | 300 days | Wells Hatchery |
20233 stockings · 7,125 fish
- Jun 24 rainbow trout, 3,500 fish
- Jun 22 rainbow trout, 3,500 fish
- May 11 rainbow trout, 125 fish
20222 stockings · 5,100 fish
- Jun 7 tiger trout, 5,000 fish
- Jun 1 rainbow trout, 100 fish
20212 stockings · 5,100 fish
- Jun 3 rainbow trout, 5,000 fish
- Apr 22 rainbow trout, 100 fish
20202 stockings · 5,100 fish
- Jun 18 rainbow trout, 5,000 fish
- Apr 29 rainbow trout, 100 fish
20192 stockings · 4,151 fish
- Jun 26 rainbow trout, 4,051 fish
- Apr 26 rainbow trout, 100 fish
20181 stocking · 4,013 fish
- Jun 25 rainbow trout, 4,013 fish
20171 stocking · 4,000 fish
- Jun 26 rainbow trout, 4,000 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 Chopaka Lake?
Okanogan County, Washington. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near Chopaka Lake
- Palmer Lakelake · 3 mistocked Jun 3, 2026
- Washburn Lakelake · 7 mistocked May 18, 2026
- Wannacut Lakelake · 8 mistocked Apr 22, 2026
- Blue Lakelake · 9 mistocked Jun 26, 2026
- Spectacle Lakelake · 10 mistocked May 26, 2026
- Conners Lakelake · 11 mistocked May 13, 2026
- Silver Nail Lakelake · 12 mistocked Jun 24, 2020
- Reflection Pondpond · 12 mistocked Apr 27, 2023
All stocked waters in Okanogan CountyStocked this week in Washington
Questions about Chopaka Lake
- When was Chopaka Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Jul 1, 2026 (rainbow trout, 4,000 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
- How often is Chopaka Lake stocked?
- Stocked 3 times in 2023, mostly in June, usually on Thursdays, about every 42 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in June.
- Is Chopaka Lake stocked often?
- Number 27 of 84 stocked waters in Okanogan 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 Chopaka Lake?
- Rainbow trout (16 stockings, 37,489 fish); Tiger trout (1 stocking, 5,000 fish).