When was Crystal Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Oct 2, 2020 (cutthroat trout, 150 fish), according to Washington agency reports.

Is Crystal Lake stocked often?

Number 69 of 84 stocked waters in Okanogan 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 Crystal Lake?

Cutthroat trout (1 stocking, 150 fish).

How warm is the water near Crystal Lake?

The nearest USGS gage read 38°F on Nov 9. Trout are sluggish below about 45°F. Fish slow and deep, midday is often best.

Crystal Lake trout stocking

Okanogan County, Washington · lake · about 7,111 ft elevation

Crystal Lake was last stocked 73 months ago (Oct 2, 2020). We have 1 stocking on record since Oct 2, 2020. Species stocked: cutthroat trout.

Last stocked

73 months ago

Oct 2, 2020

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

0 stockings

Water temperature

38°F

Cold for trout

Number 69 of 84 stocked waters in Okanogan County by stocking days.
Stocked less often than most Washington waters on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: ANDREWS CREEK NEAR MAZAMA, WA (8 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Water temperature: 38°F
Flow: 3 cfs; about normal for the last six weeks
Gage height: 0.28 ft

Cold for trout. Trout are sluggish below about 45°F. Fish slow and deep, midday is often best.

Water temperature (daily high), last six weeks (°F), daily. Latest: 41 °F on Nov 8. The green band is the ideal range for trout.

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 3 cfs on Nov 7.

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 8:45 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Crystal Lake

Today
33°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Snow Showers
37% rain · wind 2 to 6 mph
Tonight
25°F
Snow Showers Likely
58% rain · wind 3 to 7 mph
Thursday
29°F
Mostly Sunny
4% rain · wind 5 to 9 mph
Thursday Night
24°F
Mostly Cloudy
13% rain · wind 5 to 8 mph
Friday
29°F
Chance Snow Showers
50% rain · wind 7 to 10 mph
Friday Night
28°F
Chance Snow Showers
27% rain · wind 6 to 9 mph

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

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking
Cutthroat trout	1	150	150

Stocking history

20201 stocking · 150 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Hatchery
Oct 2Latest Friday	Cutthroat trout	150	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 Crystal Lake?

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

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Stocked waters near Crystal Lake

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Scheelite Lakelake · 14 mistocked Jun 29, 2023
Buck Lakelake · 14 mistocked Aug 18, 2026
Lake Dorislake · 16 mistocked Sep 7, 2020
Tiffany Lakelake · 16 mistocked Sep 24, 2020

All stocked waters in Okanogan County Stocked this week in Washington

Questions about Crystal Lake

When was Crystal Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Oct 2, 2020 (cutthroat trout, 150 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
Is Crystal Lake stocked often?: Number 69 of 84 stocked waters in Okanogan 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 Crystal Lake?: Cutthroat trout (1 stocking, 150 fish).
How warm is the water near Crystal Lake?: The nearest USGS gage read 38°F on Nov 9. Trout are sluggish below about 45°F. Fish slow and deep, midday is often best.