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Elbow Lake trout stocking

Stevens County, Washington · lake · about 2,869 ft elevation

Elbow Lake was last stocked 6 months ago (May 18, 2026). We have 9 stockings on record since Jun 21, 2017, 1 in the last 12 months (2,001 fish). Most stockings come in June. Species stocked: brook trout.

Last stocked
6 months ago
May 18, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
1 stocking
2,001 fish
On record
9 stockings
since Jun 21, 2017
  • Number 23 of 34 stocked waters in Stevens County by stocking days.
  • Stocked about as often as a typical Washington water on our record.

Weather at Elbow Lake

  • This Afternoon
    45°F
    Mostly Sunny
    1% rain · wind 2 mph
  • Tonight
    35°F
    Chance Rain And Snow
    43% rain · wind 2 mph
  • Thursday
    43°F
    Chance Rain And Snow then Mostly Sunny
    43% rain · wind 2 mph
  • Thursday Night
    34°F
    Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain And Snow
    15% rain · wind 2 mph
  • Friday
    44°F
    Slight Chance Rain And Snow
    21% rain · wind 1 to 5 mph
  • Friday Night
    36°F
    Slight Chance Light Rain
    23% rain · wind 3 mph

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

When is Elbow Lake stocked?

Most stockings come in June.

By month, all years

JanFebMarAprMay: 3 stockings3MayJun: 6 stockings6JunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Stockings of Elbow Lake by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

Year by year

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
20261
20251
20241
20231
20211
20201
20191
20181

What is stocked

SpeciesStockingsFishFish per stocking
Brook trout916,5071,834

Stocking history

20261 stocking · 2,001 fish
DateSpeciesFishSince previousHatchery
May 18Latest
Monday
Brook trout
2,001
17 lb
361 daysSpokane Hatchery
20251 stocking · 978 fish
DateSpeciesFishSince previousHatchery
May 22
Thursday
Brook trout
978
12 lb
372 daysSpokane Hatchery
20241 stocking · 2,000 fish
DateSpeciesFishSince previousHatchery
May 15
Wednesday
Brook trout
2,000
19 lb
49 weeksSpokane Hatchery
20231 stocking · 1,900 fish
  • Jun 7 brook trout, 1,900 fish
20211 stocking · 1,500 fish
  • Jun 7 brook trout, 1,500 fish
20201 stocking · 2,038 fish
  • Jun 3 brook trout, 2,038 fish
20191 stocking · 2,090 fish
  • Jun 21 brook trout, 2,090 fish
20181 stocking · 2,000 fish
  • Jun 11 brook trout, 2,000 fish
20171 stocking · 2,000 fish
  • Jun 21 brook trout, 2,000 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 Elbow Lake?

Stevens 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 Elbow Lake

All stocked waters in Stevens CountyStocked this week in Washington

Questions about Elbow Lake

When was Elbow Lake last stocked?
The latest reported stocking was May 18, 2026 (brook trout, 2,001 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
How often is Elbow Lake stocked?
It was stocked once in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in June.
Is Elbow Lake stocked often?
Number 23 of 34 stocked waters in Stevens 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 Elbow Lake?
Brook trout (9 stockings, 16,507 fish).