First Thought Lake trout stocking
Stevens County, Washington · lake · about 3,453 ft elevation
First Thought Lake was last stocked 6 months ago (May 20, 2026). We have 9 stockings on record since Jun 23, 2017, 1 in the last 12 months (500 fish). Most stockings come in June. Species stocked: rainbow trout.
- 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 First Thought Lake
- Overnight33°FPatchy Fog4% rain · wind 1 mph
- Saturday44°FPatchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy4% rain · wind 3 mph
- Saturday Night36°FLight Rain Likely59% rain · wind 5 mph
- Sunday47°FPartly Sunny8% rain · wind 3 to 8 mph
- Sunday Night30°FPartly Cloudywind 3 mph
- Monday41°FPatchy Freezing Fog then Chance Light Rain37% rain · wind 2 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is First Thought Lake stocked?
Most stockings come in June.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 9 | 3,316 | 368 |
Stocking history
20261 stocking · 500 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 20Latest Wednesday | Rainbow trout | 500 5 lb | 722 days | Ford Hatchery |
20241 stocking · 350 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 28 Tuesday | Rainbow trout | 350 4 lb | 349 days | Ford Hatchery |
20231 stocking · 350 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 14 Wednesday | Rainbow trout | 350 4 lb | 51 weeks | Ford Hatchery |
20221 stocking · 350 fish
- Jun 22 rainbow trout, 350 fish
20211 stocking · 350 fish
- Jun 17 rainbow trout, 350 fish
20201 stocking · 350 fish
- Jun 22 rainbow trout, 350 fish
20191 stocking · 366 fish
- Jun 26 rainbow trout, 366 fish
20181 stocking · 350 fish
- Jun 1 rainbow trout, 350 fish
20171 stocking · 350 fish
- Jun 23 rainbow trout, 350 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 First Thought Lake?
Stevens County, Washington. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near First Thought Lake
- Pierre Lakelake · 1 mistocked Oct 16, 2026
- Summit Lakelake · 4 mistocked May 20, 2026
- Renner Lakelake · 9 mistocked May 19, 2026
- Elbow Lakelake · 9 mistocked May 18, 2026
- Davis Lakelake · 12 mistocked Oct 21, 2026
- Pepoon Lakelake · 13 mistocked May 27, 2026
- Williams Lakelake · 14 mistocked Oct 12, 2026
- Phalon Lakelake · 15 mistocked Oct 24, 2018
All stocked waters in Stevens CountyStocked this week in Washington
Questions about First Thought Lake
- When was First Thought Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was May 20, 2026 (rainbow trout, 500 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
- How often is First Thought Lake stocked?
- It was stocked once in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in June.
- Is First Thought 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 First Thought Lake?
- Rainbow trout (9 stockings, 3,316 fish).