Hatch Lake trout stocking
Stevens County, Washington · lake · about 2,145 ft elevation
Hatch Lake was last stocked 4 weeks ago (Oct 15, 2026). We have 27 stockings on record since Oct 13, 2016, 4 in the last 12 months (18,251 fish). Most stockings come in March, June and October. Species stocked: rainbow trout.
Last stocked
4 weeks ago
Oct 15, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
4 stockings
18,251 fish
On record
27 stockings
since Oct 13, 2016
- Number 7 of 34 stocked waters in Stevens County by stocking days.
- Stocked more often than 86% of Washington waters on our record.
Weather at Hatch Lake
- Overnight28°FSlight Chance Light Snow23% rain · wind 0 mph
- Monday45°FLight Rain91% rain · wind 0 mph
- Monday Night34°FLight Rain91% rain · wind 1 mph
- Tuesday47°FLight Rain75% rain · wind 2 mph
- Tuesday Night36°FLight Rain then Areas Of Fog75% rain · wind 0 to 3 mph
- Veterans Day56°FAreas Of Fog then Partly Sunnywind 0 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Hatch Lake stocked?
Most stockings come in March, June and October. Stocked 4 times in 2026, mostly in October, about every 34 days.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 27 | 104,987 | 3,888 |
Stocking history
20264 stockings · 18,251 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct 15Latest Thursday · 4 weeks ago | Rainbow trout | 2,020 102 lb | 3 days | Spokane Hatchery |
Oct 12 Monday · 4 weeks ago | Rainbow trout | 834 1,283 lb | 160 days | Ford Hatchery |
May 5 Tuesday | Rainbow trout | 15,000 143 lb | 34 days | Ford Hatchery |
Apr 1 Wednesday | Rainbow trout | 397 2 lb | 180 days | Fort Colville Es |
20253 stockings · 17,144 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct 3 Friday | Rainbow trout | 1,969 825 lb | 149 days | Spokane Hatchery, Ford Hatchery |
May 7 Wednesday | Rainbow trout | 15,000 150 lb | 5 weeks | Spokane Hatchery |
Apr 2 Wednesday | Rainbow trout | 175 1 lb | 160 days | Fort Colville Es |
20244 stockings · 12,594 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct 24 Thursday | Rainbow trout | 2,014 106 lb | 16 days | Spokane Hatchery |
Oct 8 Tuesday | Rainbow trout | 200 308 lb | 123 days | Ford Hatchery |
Jun 7 Friday | Rainbow trout | 10,005 96 lb | 10 weeks | Spokane Hatchery |
Mar 29 Friday | Rainbow trout | 375 2 lb | 163 days | Fort Colville Es |
20235 stockings · 13,945 fish
- Oct 18 rainbow trout, 130 fish
- Oct 9 rainbow trout, 2,006 fish
- Jun 6 rainbow trout, 10,000 fish
- May 10 rainbow trout, 1,504 fish
- Mar 30 rainbow trout, 305 fish
20222 stockings · 10,069 fish
- Nov 16 rainbow trout, 2,565 fish
- Jun 14 rainbow trout, 7,504 fish
20212 stockings · 10,200 fish
- Sep 21 rainbow trout, 200 fish
- May 20 rainbow trout, 10,000 fish
20201 stocking · 243 fish
- Mar 20 rainbow trout, 243 fish
20192 stockings · 10,349 fish
- Jun 6 rainbow trout, 10,000 fish
- Mar 1 rainbow trout, 349 fish
20181 stocking · 323 fish
- Mar 29 rainbow trout, 323 fish
20172 stockings · 10,369 fish
- Jun 2 rainbow trout, 10,000 fish
- Mar 31 rainbow trout, 369 fish
20161 stocking · 1,500 fish
- Oct 13 rainbow trout, 1,500 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 Hatch Lake?
Stevens County, Washington. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near Hatch Lake
- Keogh Lakelake · 1 mistocked Jun 12, 2023
- Rocky Lakelake · 3 mistocked May 6, 2026
- Starvation Lakelake · 4 mistocked Oct 15, 2026
- Mcdowell Lakelake · 6 mistocked May 6, 2026
- Potter Lakelake · 8 mistocked Mar 30, 2026
- Bayley Lakelake · 9 mistocked Oct 14, 2026
- Black Lakelake · 9 mistocked Oct 14, 2026
- Rigley Lakelake · 14 mistocked Mar 25, 2026
All stocked waters in Stevens CountyStocked this week in Washington
Questions about Hatch Lake
- When was Hatch Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Oct 15, 2026 (rainbow trout, 2,020 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
- How often is Hatch Lake stocked?
- Stocked 4 times in 2026, mostly in October, about every 34 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in March, June and October.
- Is Hatch Lake stocked often?
- Number 7 of 34 stocked waters in Stevens County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 86% of Washington waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Hatch Lake?
- Rainbow trout (27 stockings, 104,987 fish).