Deer Lake trout stocking
Island County, Washington · lake · about 356 ft elevation
Deer Lake was last stocked 6 months ago (May 21, 2026). We have 26 stockings on record since Apr 11, 2017, 2 in the last 12 months (17,500 fish). Most stockings come in April. Species stocked: rainbow trout, cutthroat trout.
Last stocked
6 months ago
May 21, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
2 stockings
17,500 fish
On record
26 stockings
since Apr 11, 2017
- The second most stocked of 5 waters in Island County.
- Stocked more often than 85% of Washington waters on our record.
Weather at Deer Lake
- This Afternoon53°FMostly Cloudy3% rain · wind 2 mph
- Tonight38°FPatchy Fog3% rain · wind 0 to 3 mph
- Wednesday55°FMostly Sunny then Chance Light Rain26% rain · wind 5 to 8 mph
- Wednesday Night46°FLight Rain82% rain · wind 6 to 12 mph
- Thursday55°FSlight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny21% rain · wind 8 mph
- Thursday Night46°FLight Rain75% rain · wind 8 to 14 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Deer Lake stocked?
Most stockings come in April. Stocked 3 times in 2025, mostly in April, usually on Mondays, about every 27 days.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 3 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 16 | 78,500 | 4,906 |
| Cutthroat trout | 10 | 107,285 | 10,729 |
Stocking history
20262 stockings · 17,500 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 21Latest Thursday | Cutthroat trout | 10,500 35 lb | 36 days | Arlington Hatchery |
Apr 15 Wednesday | Rainbow trout | 7,000 3,500 lb | 338 days | Whitehorse Pond |
20253 stockings · 17,843 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 12 Monday | Cutthroat trout | 10,000 28 lb | 27 days | Arlington Hatchery |
Apr 15 Tuesday | Rainbow trout | 5,280 2,200 lb | 8 days | Whitehorse Pond |
Apr 7 Monday | Rainbow trout | 2,563 1,025 lb | 313 days | Whitehorse Pond |
20244 stockings · 20,382 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 29 Wednesday | Cutthroat trout | 12,500 58 lb | 6 weeks | Arlington Hatchery |
Apr 17 Wednesday | Rainbow trout | 2,650 1,090 lb | 1 day | Whitehorse Pond, Arlington Hatchery |
Apr 16 Tuesday | Rainbow trout | 2,790 1,200 lb | 1 day | Arlington Hatchery |
Apr 15 Monday | Rainbow trout | 2,442 1,110 lb | 328 days | Arlington Hatchery |
20232 stockings · 22,675 fish
- May 23 cutthroat trout, 15,000 fish
- Apr 11 rainbow trout, 7,675 fish
20223 stockings · 17,662 fish
- May 18 cutthroat trout, 10,000 fish
- Apr 13 rainbow trout, 1,950 fish
- Apr 12 rainbow trout, 5,712 fish
20212 stockings · 17,831 fish
- May 17 cutthroat trout, 10,000 fish
- Apr 14 rainbow trout, 7,831 fish
20202 stockings · 18,320 fish
- May 19 cutthroat trout, 10,260 fish
- Apr 27 rainbow trout, 8,060 fish
20193 stockings · 17,945 fish
- May 20 cutthroat trout, 10,000 fish
- Apr 17 rainbow trout, 1,438 fish
- Apr 9 rainbow trout, 6,507 fish
20183 stockings · 17,025 fish
- Jun 4 cutthroat trout, 9,025 fish
- Apr 18 rainbow trout, 2,225 fish
- Apr 17 rainbow trout, 5,775 fish
20172 stockings · 18,602 fish
- Jun 20 cutthroat trout, 10,000 fish
- Apr 11 rainbow trout, 8,602 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 Deer Lake?
Island County, Washington. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near Deer Lake
- Lone Lakelake · 5 mistocked Apr 8, 2026
- Lake Gosslake · 6 mistocked May 21, 2026
- Lake Serenelake · 9 mistocked Apr 17, 2026
- Buck Lakelake · 9 mistocked Oct 7, 2026
- Martha Lakelake · 11 mistocked May 26, 2026
- Lake Shoecraftlake · 11 mistocked Mar 24, 2026
- Crabapple Lakelake · 12 mistocked May 20, 2026
- Lake Goodwinlake · 12 mistocked Oct 13, 2026
All stocked waters in Island CountyStocked this week in Washington
Questions about Deer Lake
- When was Deer Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was May 21, 2026 (cutthroat trout, 10,500 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
- How often is Deer Lake stocked?
- Stocked 3 times in 2025, mostly in April, usually on Mondays, about every 27 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.
- Is Deer Lake stocked often?
- The second most stocked of 5 waters in Island County. Stocked more often than 85% of Washington waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Deer Lake?
- Rainbow trout (16 stockings, 78,500 fish); Cutthroat trout (10 stockings, 107,285 fish).