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Forde Lake trout stocking

Okanogan County, Washington · lake · about 1,563 ft elevation

Forde Lake was last stocked 6 months ago (May 13, 2026). We have 4 stockings on record since May 20, 2020, 1 in the last 12 months (250 fish). Most stockings come in May. Species stocked: tiger trout, rainbow trout.

Last stocked
6 months ago
May 13, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
1 stocking
250 fish
On record
4 stockings
since May 20, 2020
  • Number 55 of 84 stocked waters in Okanogan County by stocking days.
  • Stocked about as often as a typical Washington water on our record.

Weather at Forde Lake

  • Tonight
    36°F
    Chance Light Rain then Partly Cloudy
    42% rain · wind 2 to 13 mph
  • Saturday
    51°F
    Mostly Cloudy
    4% rain · wind 2 to 7 mph
  • Saturday Night
    41°F
    Chance Light Rain
    51% rain · wind 7 to 13 mph
  • Sunday
    52°F
    Slight Chance Light Rain
    22% rain · wind 7 to 15 mph
  • Sunday Night
    33°F
    Partly Cloudy
    wind 2 to 7 mph
  • Monday
    47°F
    Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain
    41% rain · wind 5 mph

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

When is Forde Lake stocked?

Most stockings come in May.

By month, all years

JanFebMarAprMay: 4 stockings4MayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Stockings of Forde Lake by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

Year by year

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
20261
20251
20241
20201

What is stocked

SpeciesStockingsFishFish per stocking
Tiger trout31,897632
Rainbow trout1250250

Stocking history

20261 stocking · 250 fish
DateSpeciesFishSince previousHatchery
May 13Latest
Wednesday
Rainbow trout
250
4 lb
359 daysChelan Hatchery
20251 stocking · 200 fish
DateSpeciesFishSince previousHatchery
May 19
Monday
Tiger trout
200
5 lb
361 daysChelan Hatchery
20241 stocking · 200 fish
DateSpeciesFishSince previousHatchery
May 23
Thursday
Tiger trout
200
5 lb
1464 daysChelan Hatchery
20201 stocking · 1,497 fish
  • May 20 tiger trout, 1,497 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 Forde Lake?

Okanogan 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 Forde Lake

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Questions about Forde Lake

When was Forde Lake last stocked?
The latest reported stocking was May 13, 2026 (rainbow trout, 250 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
How often is Forde Lake stocked?
It was stocked once in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May.
Is Forde Lake stocked often?
Number 55 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 Forde Lake?
Tiger trout (3 stockings, 1,897 fish); Rainbow trout (1 stocking, 250 fish).