Hess Lake trout stocking
Okanogan County, Washington · lake · about 1,398 ft elevation
Hess Lake was last stocked 77 months ago (Jun 16, 2020). We have 4 stockings on record since Jun 12, 2017. Most stockings come in June. Species stocked: rainbow trout.
- 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 Hess Lake
- Tonight32°FMostly Clearwind 3 mph
- Monday50°FMostly Sunnywind 1 to 9 mph
- Monday Night37°FCloudy1% rain · wind 1 to 5 mph
- Tuesday53°FMostly Cloudy3% rain · wind 2 mph
- Tuesday Night35°FPartly Cloudy2% rain · wind 0 to 3 mph
- Wednesday54°FMostly Sunny7% rain · wind 0 to 7 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Hess Lake stocked?
Most stockings come in June.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 4 | 3,600 | 900 |
Stocking history
20201 stocking · 750 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 16Latest Tuesday | Rainbow trout | 750 9 lb | 377 days | Omak Hatchery |
20191 stocking · 750 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 5 Wednesday | Rainbow trout | 750 9 lb | 372 days | Omak Hatchery |
20181 stocking · 1,100 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 29 Tuesday | Rainbow trout | 1,100 19 lb | 351 days | Omak Hatchery |
20171 stocking · 1,000 fish
- Jun 12 rainbow trout, 1,000 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 Hess Lake?
Okanogan County, Washington. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near Hess Lake
- Albright Lakelake · 3 mistocked Oct 1, 2018
- Blue Lakelake · 4 mistocked May 13, 2026
- Green Lake Littlelake · 5 mistocked Apr 2, 2026
- Conconully Lakelake · 5 mistocked May 20, 2026
- Conconully Reservoirlake · 6 mistocked May 19, 2026
- Schalow Pondpond · 7 mistocked Apr 9, 2026
- Buzzard Lakelake · 7 mistocked Jun 29, 2026
- Fish Lakelake · 8 mistocked Jun 18, 2026
All stocked waters in Okanogan CountyStocked this week in Washington
Questions about Hess Lake
- When was Hess Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Jun 16, 2020 (rainbow trout, 750 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
- How often is Hess Lake stocked?
- Across all years on record, most stockings come in June.
- Is Hess 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 Hess Lake?
- Rainbow trout (4 stockings, 3,600 fish).