Council Lake trout stocking
Skamania County, Washington · lake · about 4,228 ft elevation
Council Lake was last stocked 5 months ago (Jun 23, 2026). We have 18 stockings on record since Jul 11, 2017, 1 in the last 12 months (3,000 fish). Most stockings come in June to July. Species stocked: rainbow trout.
- Number 6 of 71 stocked waters in Skamania County by stocking days.
- Stocked more often than 77% of Washington waters on our record.
Weather at Council Lake
- This Afternoon47°FSlight Chance Light Rain23% rain · wind 2 mph
- Tonight36°FLight Rain95% rain · wind 5 mph
- Thursday42°FPatchy Fog10% rain · wind 2 mph
- Thursday Night33°FAreas Of Fog then Slight Chance Rain And Snow15% rain · wind 0 to 3 mph
- Friday44°FRain And Snow Likely73% rain · wind 3 mph
- Friday Night40°FLight Rain Likely73% rain · wind 2 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Council Lake stocked?
Most stockings come in June to July. Stocked 4 times in 2020, mostly in June, usually on Wednesdays, about every 14 days.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 18 | 68,432 | 3,802 |
Stocking history
20261 stocking · 3,000 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 23Latest Tuesday | Rainbow trout | 3,000 1,364 lb | 51 weeks | Goldendale Hatchery |
20251 stocking · 3,000 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jul 1 Tuesday | Rainbow trout | 3,000 1,200 lb | 51 weeks | Goldendale Hatchery |
20241 stocking · 3,000 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jul 9 Tuesday | Rainbow trout | 3,000 1,304 lb | 372 days | Goldendale Hatchery |
20231 stocking · 3,000 fish
- Jul 3 rainbow trout, 3,000 fish
20222 stockings · 4,412 fish
- Aug 9 rainbow trout, 1,250 fish
- Jul 13 rainbow trout, 3,162 fish
20212 stockings · 17,982 fish
- Sep 3 rainbow trout, 14,950 fish
- Jun 23 rainbow trout, 3,032 fish
20204 stockings · 12,876 fish
- Oct 28 rainbow trout, 3,691 fish
- Jul 8 rainbow trout, 3,073 fish
- Jun 24 rainbow trout, 3,044 fish
- Jun 23 rainbow trout, 3,068 fish
20192 stockings · 6,667 fish
- Jul 11 rainbow trout, 3,300 fish
- Jun 11 rainbow trout, 3,367 fish
20182 stockings · 10,158 fish
- Nov 1 rainbow trout, 7,000 fish
- Jun 26 rainbow trout, 3,158 fish
20172 stockings · 4,337 fish
- Sep 18 rainbow trout, 1,000 fish
- Jul 11 rainbow trout, 3,337 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 Council Lake?
Skamania County, Washington. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near Council Lake
- Olallie Lakelake · 2 mistocked Sep 21, 2026
- Takhlakh Lakelake · 2 mistocked Jun 17, 2026
- Chain of Lakeslake · 2 mistocked Sep 21, 2026
- Horseshoe Lakelake · 4 mistocked Sep 21, 2026
- Mouse Lakelake · 7 mistocked Oct 5, 2025
- Fish Lake Littlelake · 8 mistocked Jun 30, 2026
- Mud Lakelake · 9 mistocked Oct 13, 2026
- Steamboat Lakelake · 10 mistocked Jun 30, 2026
All stocked waters in Skamania CountyStocked this week in Washington
Questions about Council Lake
- When was Council Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Jun 23, 2026 (rainbow trout, 3,000 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
- How often is Council Lake stocked?
- Stocked 4 times in 2020, mostly in June, usually on Wednesdays, about every 14 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in June to July.
- Is Council Lake stocked often?
- Number 6 of 71 stocked waters in Skamania County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 77% of Washington waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Council Lake?
- Rainbow trout (18 stockings, 68,432 fish).