Grimes Lake trout stocking
Douglas County, Washington · lake · about 1,833 ft elevation
Grimes Lake was last stocked 5 weeks ago (Oct 7, 2026). We have 11 stockings on record since Oct 14, 2016, 1 in the last 12 months (8,041 fish). Most stockings come in October. Species stocked: cutthroat trout.
- Number 6 of 7 stocked waters in Douglas County by stocking days.
- Stocked more often than 68% of Washington waters on our record.
Weather at Grimes Lake
- Tonight34°FMostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain9% rain · wind 3 mph
- Friday49°FChance Light Rain44% rain · wind 2 to 12 mph
- Friday Night35°FChance Light Rain44% rain · wind 2 to 7 mph
- Saturday53°FMostly Cloudy1% rain · wind 6 mph
- Saturday Night37°FMostly Cloudy10% rain · wind 3 to 15 mph
- Sunday53°FMostly Sunnywind 13 to 21 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Grimes Lake stocked?
Most stockings come in October.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cutthroat trout | 11 | 86,237 | 7,840 |
Stocking history
20261 stocking · 8,041 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct 7Latest Wednesday · 5 weeks ago | Cutthroat trout | 8,041 187 lb | 358 days | Columbia Basin Hatchery |
20251 stocking · 8,400 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct 14 Tuesday | Cutthroat trout | 8,400 153 lb | 54 weeks | Columbia Basin Hatchery |
20241 stocking · 5,406 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct 1 Tuesday | Cutthroat trout | 5,406 218 lb | 365 days | Columbia Basin Hatchery |
20231 stocking · 8,032 fish
- Oct 2 cutthroat trout, 8,032 fish
20221 stocking · 8,179 fish
- Sep 29 cutthroat trout, 8,179 fish
20211 stocking · 8,000 fish
- Oct 14 cutthroat trout, 8,000 fish
20201 stocking · 8,000 fish
- Oct 8 cutthroat trout, 8,000 fish
20191 stocking · 8,091 fish
- Oct 4 cutthroat trout, 8,091 fish
20181 stocking · 8,019 fish
- Oct 5 cutthroat trout, 8,019 fish
20171 stocking · 8,021 fish
- Oct 13 cutthroat trout, 8,021 fish
20161 stocking · 8,048 fish
- Oct 14 cutthroat trout, 8,048 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 Grimes Lake?
Douglas County, Washington. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near Grimes Lake
- Jameson Lakelake · 4 mistocked Jun 1, 2026
- Blue Lakelake · 13 mistocked Sep 28, 2026
- Park Lakelake · 13 mistocked Sep 28, 2026
- Perch Lakelake · 14 mistocked Apr 23, 2026
- Dry Falls Lakelake · 14 mistocked May 11, 2026
- Alkali Lakelake · 15 mistocked Oct 17, 2016
- Deep Lakelake · 16 mistocked May 13, 2026
- Lake Lenorelake · 17 mistocked Oct 6, 2026
All stocked waters in Douglas CountyStocked this week in Washington
Questions about Grimes Lake
- When was Grimes Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Oct 7, 2026 (cutthroat trout, 8,041 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
- How often is Grimes Lake stocked?
- It was stocked once in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in October.
- Is Grimes Lake stocked often?
- Number 6 of 7 stocked waters in Douglas County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 68% of Washington waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Grimes Lake?
- Cutthroat trout (11 stockings, 86,237 fish).