Ell Lake trout stocking
Okanogan County, Washington · lake · about 2,588 ft elevation
Ell Lake was last stocked 29 months ago (Apr 30, 2024). We have 9 stockings on record since May 27, 2018. Most stockings come in May to June. Species stocked: rainbow trout, brook trout.
- Number 44 of 84 stocked waters in Okanogan County by stocking days.
- Stocked about as often as a typical Washington water on our record.
Weather at Ell Lake
- Tonight43°FMostly Cloudy13% rain · wind 2 to 6 mph
- Tuesday60°FSlight Chance Rain Showers21% rain · wind 6 to 9 mph
- Tuesday Night38°FPartly Cloudy6% rain · wind 1 to 8 mph
- Wednesday62°FSunnywind 5 mph
- Wednesday Night41°FMostly Cloudy3% rain · wind 2 mph
- Thursday65°FPartly Sunny1% rain · wind 2 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Ell Lake stocked?
Most stockings come in May to June.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 5 | 995 | 199 |
| Brook trout | 4 | 3,400 | 850 |
Stocking history
20241 stocking · 45 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 30Latest Tuesday | Rainbow trout | 45 47 lb | 349 days | Wells Hatchery |
20232 stockings · 1,050 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 17 Wednesday | Brook trout | 1,000 27 lb | 12 days | Chelan Hatchery |
May 5 Friday | Rainbow trout | 50 38 lb | 365 days | Wells Hatchery |
20221 stocking · 1,000 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 5 Thursday | Brook trout | 1,000 25 lb | 365 days | Chelan Hatchery |
20211 stocking · 1,000 fish
- May 5 brook trout, 1,000 fish
20201 stocking · 400 fish
- Jun 18 brook trout, 400 fish
20191 stocking · 300 fish
- Jun 17 rainbow trout, 300 fish
20182 stockings · 600 fish
- Jun 5 rainbow trout, 500 fish
- May 27 rainbow trout, 100 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 Ell Lake?
Okanogan County, Washington. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near Ell Lake
- Crawfish Lakelake · 10 mistocked May 6, 2026
- Lyman Lakelake · 12 mistocked Aug 19, 2026
- Bonaparte Lakelake · 14 mistocked Sep 22, 2026
- Swan Lakelake · 14 mistocked May 7, 2026
- Ferry Lakelake · 15 mistocked May 7, 2026
- Long Lakelake · 16 mistocked Oct 17, 2025
- Fanchers Dam Reservoirlake · 17 mistocked Jun 2, 2021
- Beaver Lakelake · 18 mistocked Jul 3, 2026
All stocked waters in Okanogan CountyStocked this week in Washington
Questions about Ell Lake
- When was Ell Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Apr 30, 2024 (rainbow trout, 45 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
- How often is Ell Lake stocked?
- Across all years on record, most stockings come in May to June.
- Is Ell Lake stocked often?
- Number 44 of 84 stocked waters in Okanogan 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 Ell Lake?
- Rainbow trout (5 stockings, 995 fish); Brook trout (4 stockings, 3,400 fish).