Hell Lake trout stocking
Yakima County, Washington · lake · about 5,405 ft elevation
Hell Lake was last stocked 15 months ago (Aug 24, 2025). We have 3 stockings on record since Sep 1, 2019. Most stockings come in September. Species stocked: cutthroat trout.
- Number 41 of 77 stocked waters in Yakima County by stocking days.
- Stocked about as often as a typical Washington water on our record.
Weather at Hell Lake
- Tonight32°FRain And Snow Showers83% rain · wind 9 to 14 mph
- Thursday36°FMostly Sunny8% rain · wind 3 to 13 mph
- Thursday Night30°FMostly Cloudy11% rain · wind 3 to 7 mph
- Friday39°FRain And Snow Showers Likely73% rain · wind 7 mph
- Friday Night37°FRain Showers Likely66% rain · wind 7 mph
- Saturday46°FPartly Sunny6% rain · wind 6 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Hell Lake stocked?
Most stockings come in September.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cutthroat trout | 3 | 1,033 | 344 |
Stocking history
20251 stocking · 341 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aug 24Latest Sunday | Cutthroat trout | 341 1 lb | 153 weeks | Naches Hatchery |
20221 stocking · 336 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 18 Sunday | Cutthroat trout | 336 1 lb | 159 weeks | Naches Hatchery |
20191 stocking · 356 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 1 Sunday | Cutthroat trout | 356 1 lb | Naches 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 Hell Lake?
Yakima County, Washington. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near Hell Lake
- Ginnette Lakelake · 1 mistocked Aug 24, 2025
- Leech Lakelake · 2 mistocked May 19, 2026
- Knuppenburg Lakelake · 2 mistocked Jun 2, 2026
- Dog Lakelake · 2 mistocked Jun 1, 2026
- Deer Lakelake · 3 mistocked Aug 28, 2026
- Clear Lakelake · 4 mistocked Sep 28, 2026
- Cramer Lakelake · 4 mistocked Jun 4, 2026
- Shellrock Lakelake · 4 mistocked Jun 18, 2024
All stocked waters in Yakima CountyStocked this week in Washington
Questions about Hell Lake
- When was Hell Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Aug 24, 2025 (cutthroat trout, 341 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
- How often is Hell Lake stocked?
- Across all years on record, most stockings come in September.
- Is Hell Lake stocked often?
- Number 41 of 77 stocked waters in Yakima 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 Hell Lake?
- Cutthroat trout (3 stockings, 1,033 fish).