Downs Lake trout stocking
Spokane County, Washington · lake · about 1,961 ft elevation
Downs Lake was last stocked 19 months ago (Mar 11, 2025). We have 8 stockings on record since Mar 13, 2017. Most stockings come in March. Species stocked: rainbow trout.
- Number 14 of 17 stocked waters in Spokane County by stocking days.
- Stocked about as often as a typical Washington water on our record.
Weather at Downs Lake
- This Afternoon71°FSunny1% rain · wind 8 mph
- Tonight45°FPartly Cloudy5% rain · wind 5 to 8 mph
- Tuesday71°FMostly Cloudy10% rain · wind 8 to 15 mph
- Tuesday Night47°FMostly Cloudy5% rain · wind 5 to 15 mph
- Wednesday71°FSunnywind 5 mph
- Wednesday Night45°FPartly Cloudy1% rain · wind 3 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Downs Lake stocked?
Most stockings come in March.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 9 | 50,084 | 5,565 |
Stocking history
20251 stocking · 7,500 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mar 11Latest Tuesday | Rainbow trout | 7,500 1,829 lb | 51 weeks | Ford Hatchery |
20241 stocking · 7,525 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mar 19 Tuesday | Rainbow trout | 7,525 1,835 lb | 363 days | Ford Hatchery |
20231 stocking · 7,512 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mar 22 Wednesday | Rainbow trout | 7,512 1,878 lb | 52 weeks | Ford Hatchery |
20221 stocking · 7,518 fish
- Mar 23 rainbow trout, 7,518 fish
20201 stocking · 5,000 fish
- Feb 27 rainbow trout, 5,000 fish
20191 stocking · 5,000 fish
- Mar 26 rainbow trout, 5,000 fish
20181 stocking · 5,029 fish
- Mar 12 rainbow trout, 5,029 fish
20171 stocking · 5,000 fish
- Mar 13 rainbow trout, 5,000 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 Downs Lake?
Spokane County, Washington. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near Downs Lake
- Pine Tree Lakelake · 5 mistocked May 1, 2023
- Fishtrap Lakelake · 5 mistocked May 7, 2026
- Williams Lakelake · 7 mistocked May 18, 2026
- Amber Lakelake · 7 mistocked May 14, 2026
- Hog Lakelake · 7 mistocked May 7, 2026
- Rock Lakelake · 9 mistocked May 13, 2026
- Badger Lakelake · 10 mistocked May 14, 2026
- Sprague Lakelake · 12 mistocked Sep 8, 2026
All stocked waters in Spokane CountyStocked this week in Washington
Questions about Downs Lake
- When was Downs Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Mar 11, 2025 (rainbow trout, 7,500 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
- How often is Downs Lake stocked?
- Across all years on record, most stockings come in March.
- Is Downs Lake stocked often?
- Number 14 of 17 stocked waters in Spokane 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 Downs Lake?
- Rainbow trout (9 stockings, 50,084 fish).