Cougar Lake trout stocking
King County, Washington · lake · about 4,115 ft elevation
Cougar Lake was last stocked 4 months ago (Jul 18, 2026). We have 2 stockings on record since Oct 13, 2018, 1 in the last 12 months (1,060 fish). Species stocked: golden trout, rainbow trout.
Last stocked
4 months ago
Jul 18, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
1 stocking
1,060 fish
On record
2 stockings
since Oct 13, 2018
- Number 95 of 194 stocked waters in King County by stocking days.
- Stocked less often than most Washington waters on our record.
Weather at Cougar Lake
- Overnight37°FClear2% rain · wind 7 mph
- Wednesday47°FMostly Sunny12% rain · wind 2 to 7 mph
- Wednesday Night37°FRain And Snow94% rain · wind 5 to 15 mph
- Thursday41°FLight Rain Likely then Mostly Cloudy68% rain · wind 3 to 14 mph
- Thursday Night37°FMostly Cloudy then Light Rain Likely70% rain · wind 3 to 12 mph
- Friday44°FLight Rain77% rain · wind 2 to 12 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden trout | 2 | 1,060 | 530 |
| Rainbow trout | 2 | 1,060 | 530 |
Stocking history
20261 stocking · 1,060 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jul 18Latest Saturday | Golden troutRainbow trout | 1,060 3 lb | 405 weeks | Tokul Cr Hatchery |
20181 stocking · 1,060 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct 13 Saturday | Golden troutRainbow trout | 1,060 3 lb | Tokul Cr 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 Cougar Lake?
King County, Washington. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near Cougar Lake
- Honey Lakelake · 2 mistocked Aug 9, 2022
- Anderson Lakelake · 2 mistocked Sep 16, 2024
- Sunday Lakelake · 3 mistocked Jul 29, 2026
- Lipsy Lakelake · 3 mistocked Jul 23, 2026
- Lake Isabellalake · 4 mistocked Jun 23, 2023
- Garfield Mountain Lake Lowerlake · 4 mistocked Jul 22, 2023
- Charlie Brown Lakelake · 4 mistocked Aug 5, 2023
- Lake Blethenlake · 4 mistocked Aug 29, 2021
All stocked waters in King CountyStocked this week in Washington
Questions about Cougar Lake
- When was Cougar Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Jul 18, 2026 (golden trout and rainbow trout, 1,060 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
- How often is Cougar Lake stocked?
- It was stocked once in the last 12 months.
- Is Cougar Lake stocked often?
- Number 95 of 194 stocked waters in King 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 Cougar Lake?
- Golden trout (2 stockings, 1,060 fish); Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 1,060 fish).