Cowlitz River trout stocking
Cowlitz County, Washington · stream
Cowlitz River was last stocked 7 months ago (Apr 15, 2026). We have 8 stockings on record since Apr 15, 2017, 1 in the last 12 months (10,130 fish). Most stockings come in April. Species stocked: cutthroat trout.
Last stocked
7 months ago
Apr 15, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
1 stocking
10,130 fish
On record
8 stockings
since Apr 15, 2017
- Number 6 of 7 stocked waters in Cowlitz County by stocking days.
- Stocked about as often as a typical Washington water on our record.
When is Cowlitz River stocked?
Most stockings come in April.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cutthroat trout | 8 | 186,935 | 23,367 |
Stocking history
20261 stocking · 10,130 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 15Latest Wednesday | Cutthroat trout | 10,130 2,979 lb | 377 days | Friends of Cowlitz |
20251 stocking · 54,969 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 3 Thursday | Cutthroat trout | 54,969 10,994 lb | 1812 days | Cowlitz Trout Hatchery |
20202 stockings · 90,483 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 17 Friday | Cutthroat trout | 21,257 5,594 lb | 1 day | Cowlitz Trout Hatchery |
Apr 16 Thursday | Cutthroat trout | 69,226 17,198 lb | 367 days | Cowlitz Trout Hatchery |
20191 stocking · 10,070 fish
- Apr 15 cutthroat trout, 10,070 fish
20182 stockings · 11,203 fish
- Apr 16 cutthroat trout, 10,125 fish
- Yearly total cutthroat trout, 1,078 fish
20171 stocking · 10,080 fish
- Apr 15 cutthroat trout, 10,080 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.
Other stocked waters in Cowlitz County
- Merrill Lakelakestocked Oct 28, 2026
- Lake Merwinlakestocked Oct 1, 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 once in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.
- Is Cowlitz River stocked often?
- Number 6 of 7 stocked waters in Cowlitz County by stocking days. Stocked about as often as a typical Washington water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Cowlitz River?
- Cutthroat trout (8 stockings, 186,935 fish).