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Cutthroat Lakes trout stocking

Snohomish County, Washington · lake · about 4,105 ft elevation

Cutthroat Lakes was last stocked 5 months ago (Jun 20, 2026). We have 2 stockings on record since Aug 15, 2019, 1 in the last 12 months (70 fish). Species stocked: golden trout.

Last stocked
5 months ago
Jun 20, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
1 stocking
70 fish
Water temperature
44°F
Cold for trout
  • Number 59 of 127 stocked waters in Snohomish County by stocking days.
  • Stocked less often than most Washington waters on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: SOUTH FORK SULTAN RIVER NEAR SULTAN, WA (7 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Water temperature
44°F
Flow
84 cfs
much higher than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height
9.15 ft

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

395367Sep 25Nov 8
Water temperature (daily high), last six weeks (°F), daily. Latest: 45 °F on Nov 8. The green band is the ideal range for trout.
0148296Sep 25Nov 7
Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 84 cfs on Nov 7.

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Cutthroat Lakes

  • Tonight
    38°F
    Light Rain Likely
    69% rain · wind 7 mph
  • Thursday
    42°F
    Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
    39% rain · wind 2 to 6 mph
  • Thursday Night
    38°F
    Mostly Cloudy then Rain And Snow Likely
    62% rain · wind 6 to 10 mph
  • Friday
    46°F
    Rain And Snow
    94% rain · wind 6 to 13 mph
  • Friday Night
    43°F
    Light Rain
    94% rain · wind 6 to 9 mph
  • Saturday
    50°F
    Chance Light Rain
    46% rain · wind 7 to 12 mph

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

What is stocked

SpeciesStockingsFishFish per stocking
Golden trout214070

Stocking history

20261 stocking · 70 fish
DateSpeciesFishSince previousHatchery
Jun 20Latest
Saturday
Golden trout
70
1 lb
2501 daysTokul Cr Hatchery
20191 stocking · 70 fish
DateSpeciesFishSince previousHatchery
Aug 15
Thursday
Golden trout
70
1 lb
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 Cutthroat Lakes?

Snohomish 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 Cutthroat Lakes

All stocked waters in Snohomish CountyStocked this week in Washington

Questions about Cutthroat Lakes

When was Cutthroat Lakes last stocked?
The latest reported stocking was Jun 20, 2026 (golden trout, 70 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
How often is Cutthroat Lakes stocked?
It was stocked once in the last 12 months.
Is Cutthroat Lakes stocked often?
Number 59 of 127 stocked waters in Snohomish 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 Cutthroat Lakes?
Golden trout (2 stockings, 140 fish).
How warm is the water near Cutthroat Lakes?
The nearest USGS gage read 44°F on Nov 9. Trout are sluggish below about 45°F. Fish slow and deep, midday is often best.