When was Crescent Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was May 14, 2026 (cutthroat trout, 1,002 fish), according to Washington agency reports.

How often is Crescent Lake stocked?

It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May to June.

Is Crescent Lake stocked often?

Number 7 of 33 stocked waters in Pend Oreille County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 75% of Washington waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Crescent Lake?

Rainbow trout (9 stockings, 27,000 fish); Cutthroat trout (7 stockings, 7,535 fish).

How warm is the water near Crescent Lake?

The nearest USGS gage read 48°F on Nov 9. Trout are active but slower; fishing picks up as the water warms through the day.

Crescent Lake trout stocking

Pend Oreille County, Washington · lake · about 2,507 ft elevation

Crescent Lake was last stocked 6 months ago (May 14, 2026). We have 16 stockings on record since Jun 5, 2017, 2 in the last 12 months (4,002 fish). Most stockings come in May to June. Species stocked: rainbow trout, cutthroat trout.

Last stocked

6 months ago

May 14, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

2 stockings

4,002 fish

Water temperature

48°F

Cool for trout

Number 7 of 33 stocked waters in Pend Oreille County by stocking days.
Stocked more often than 75% of Washington waters on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: BOUNDARY RESERVOIR AT FOREBAY NR METALINE FALLS (3 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Water temperature: 48°F

Cool for trout. Trout are active but slower; fishing picks up as the water warms through the day.

Water temperature (daily high), last six weeks (°F), daily. Latest: 48 °F on Nov 8. The green band is the ideal range for trout.

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 8:15 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Crescent Lake

Tonight
32°F
Chance Snow Showers
68% rain · wind 2 mph
Thursday
41°F
Patchy Fog then Areas Of Fog
69% rain · wind 1 mph
Thursday Night
33°F
Areas Of Fog
13% rain · wind 2 mph
Friday
43°F
Patchy Fog
22% rain · wind 2 mph
Friday Night
34°F
Slight Chance Light Rain then Areas Of Fog
31% rain · wind 3 mph
Saturday
50°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
14% rain · wind 2 mph

Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.

When is Crescent Lake stocked?

Most stockings come in May to June.

By month, all years

Stockings of Crescent Lake by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

Year by year

	May	Jun
2026	2
2025	1	1
2024	1
2023	1	1
2022		1
2021	1	1
2020		1
2019		2

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking
Rainbow trout	9	27,000	3,000
Cutthroat trout	7	7,535	1,076

Stocking history

20262 stockings · 4,002 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous	Hatchery
May 14Latest Thursday	Cutthroat trout	1,002 47 lb	1 day	Spokane Hatchery
May 13 Wednesday	Rainbow trout	3,000 29 lb	338 days	Ford Hatchery

20252 stockings · 4,010 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous	Hatchery
Jun 9 Monday	Cutthroat trout	1,010 47 lb	13 days	Spokane Hatchery
May 27 Tuesday	Rainbow trout	3,000 29 lb	53 weeks	Ford Hatchery

20241 stocking · 3,000 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous	Hatchery
May 21 Tuesday	Rainbow trout	3,000 30 lb	50 weeks	Ford Hatchery

20232 stockings · 4,008 fish

Jun 6 rainbow trout, 3,000 fish
May 26 cutthroat trout, 1,008 fish

20221 stocking · 3,000 fish

Jun 14 rainbow trout, 3,000 fish

20212 stockings · 4,410 fish

Jun 11 cutthroat trout, 1,410 fish
May 19 rainbow trout, 3,000 fish

20201 stocking · 3,000 fish

Jun 16 rainbow trout, 3,000 fish

20192 stockings · 4,598 fish

Jun 10 rainbow trout, 3,000 fish
Jun 4 cutthroat trout, 1,598 fish

20181 stocking · 1,001 fish

Jun 5 cutthroat trout, 1,001 fish

20172 stockings · 3,506 fish

Jun 15 cutthroat trout, 506 fish
Jun 5 rainbow trout, 3,000 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 Crescent Lake?

Pend Oreille County, Washington. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.

Directions Larger map Washington fishing regulations

Stocked waters near Crescent Lake

Lime Lakelake · 8 mistocked Sep 24, 2019
Deep Lakelake · 16 mistocked Oct 13, 2026
Deception Lakelake · 18 mistocked May 31, 2024
Muskegon Lakelake · 18 mistocked Oct 20, 2026
Big Meadow Lakelake · 21 mistocked May 19, 2026
Caldwell Lakelake · 23 mistocked May 20, 2026
Nile Lakelake · 24 mistocked Mar 25, 2026
Frater Lakelake · 24 mistocked Oct 20, 2026

All stocked waters in Pend Oreille County Stocked this week in Washington

Questions about Crescent Lake

When was Crescent Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was May 14, 2026 (cutthroat trout, 1,002 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
How often is Crescent Lake stocked?: It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May to June.
Is Crescent Lake stocked often?: Number 7 of 33 stocked waters in Pend Oreille County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 75% of Washington waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Crescent Lake?: Rainbow trout (9 stockings, 27,000 fish); Cutthroat trout (7 stockings, 7,535 fish).
How warm is the water near Crescent Lake?: The nearest USGS gage read 48°F on Nov 9. Trout are active but slower; fishing picks up as the water warms through the day.