Forest Lake trout stocking
Pierce County, Washington · lake · about 3,921 ft elevation
Forest Lake was last stocked 27 months ago (Jul 23, 2024). We have 1 stocking on record since Jul 23, 2024. Species stocked: rainbow trout.
- Number 36 of 43 stocked waters in Pierce County by stocking days.
- Stocked less often than most Washington waters on our record.
River conditions
Nearest USGS gage: HUCKLEBERRY CREEK NEAR GREENWATER, WA (8 km away, on a different stream or lake).
- Flow
- 28 cfs
- about normal for the last six weeks
- Gage height
- 36.83 ft
Latest reading Sep 29, 2026, 12:45 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.
Weather at Forest Lake
- Tonight44°FMostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain44% rain · wind 3 to 8 mph
- Tuesday51°FLight Rain Likely74% rain · wind 7 to 12 mph
- Tuesday Night41°FLight Rain76% rain · wind 5 to 14 mph
- Wednesday55°FMostly Sunny3% rain · wind 1 to 5 mph
- Wednesday Night44°FMostly Cloudy8% rain · wind 2 to 7 mph
- Thursday60°FPartly Sunny11% rain · wind 1 to 5 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 1 | 200 | 200 |
Stocking history
20241 stocking · 200 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|
Jul 23Latest Tuesday | Rainbow trout | 200 | Tokul Cr Hatchery |
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 Forest Lake?
Pierce County, Washington. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near Forest Lake
- Quinn Lakelake · 3 mistocked Jul 16, 2025
- Lake Basinlake · 10 mistocked Aug 30, 2025
- Sheepherder Lakelake · 10 mistocked Sep 25, 2021
- Intake Creekstream · 10 mistocked Oct 12, 2016
- Crescent Lakelake · 15 mistocked Jun 22, 2026
- Summit Lakelake · 15 mistocked Oct 14, 2021
- Surprise Lakelake · 17 mistocked Oct 7, 2018
- Twilight Lakelake · 17 mistocked Jul 31, 2026
All stocked waters in Pierce CountyStocked this week in Washington
Questions about Forest Lake
- When was Forest Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Jul 23, 2024 (rainbow trout, 200 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
- Is Forest Lake stocked often?
- Number 36 of 43 stocked waters in Pierce County by stocking days. Stocked less often than most Washington waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Forest Lake?
- Rainbow trout (1 stocking, 200 fish).