Cowlitz River trout stocking
Cowlitz County, Washington · stream
Cowlitz River was last stocked 5 months ago (Apr 15, 2026). We have 3 stockings on record since Apr 3, 2025, 1 in the last 12 months (10,130 fish). Species stocked: cutthroat trout.
Last stocked
5 months ago
Apr 15, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
1 stocking
10,130 fish
On record
3 stockings
since Apr 3, 2025
When is Cowlitz River stocked?
Stockings are spread across the year.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cutthroat trout | 3 | 65,099 | 21,700 |
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Fish | Pounds | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026 | Cutthroat trout | 10,130 | 2,979 | Friends of Cowlitz |
| Apr 3, 2025 | Cutthroat trout | 27,881 | 5,576 | Cowlitz Trout Hatchery |
| Apr 3, 2025 | Cutthroat trout | 27,088 | 5,418 | Cowlitz Trout 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.
Other stocked waters in Cowlitz County
- Lake Merwinlakestocked Jul 13, 2026
- Horseshoe Lakelakestocked May 15, 2026
- Kress Lakelakestocked May 6, 2026
- Lake Sacajawealakestocked May 6, 2026
- Silver Lakelakestocked Jan 2, 2026
All stocked waters in Cowlitz CountyStocked this week in Washington
Questions about Cowlitz River
- When was Cowlitz River last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Apr 15, 2026 (cutthroat trout, 10,130 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
- How often is Cowlitz River stocked?
- It was stocked 1 times in the last 12 months.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Cowlitz River?
- Cutthroat trout (3 stockings, 65,099 fish).