When was Hill Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Jul 7, 2025 (rainbow trout, 612 fish), according to Washington agency reports.

How often is Hill Lake stocked?

Across all years on record, most stockings come in July.

Is Hill Lake stocked often?

Number 34 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 Hill Lake?

Rainbow trout (4 stockings, 2,352 fish).

Hill Lake trout stocking

Yakima County, Washington · lake · about 5,129 ft elevation

Hill Lake was last stocked 16 months ago (Jul 7, 2025). We have 4 stockings on record since Jul 14, 2018. Most stockings come in July. Species stocked: rainbow trout.

Last stocked

16 months ago

Jul 7, 2025

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

0 stockings

On record

4 stockings

since Jul 14, 2018

Number 34 of 77 stocked waters in Yakima County by stocking days.
Stocked about as often as a typical Washington water on our record.

Weather at Hill Lake

Overnight
29°F
Mostly Cloudy
10% rain · wind 5 mph
Monday
37°F
Rain And Snow Showers
99% rain · wind 6 mph
Monday Night
34°F
Rain And Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers
99% rain · wind 7 to 16 mph
Tuesday
41°F
Rain And Snow Showers
92% rain · wind 6 to 10 mph
Tuesday Night
38°F
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
39% rain · wind 8 mph
Veterans Day
48°F
Partly Sunny
1% rain · wind 3 to 8 mph

Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.

When is Hill Lake stocked?

Most stockings come in July.

By month, all years

Stockings of Hill Lake by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

Year by year

	Jun	Jul
2025		1
2022	1
2020		1
2018		1

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking
Rainbow trout	4	2,352	588

Stocking history

20251 stocking · 612 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous	Hatchery
Jul 7Latest Monday	Rainbow trout	612 2 lb	1109 days	Naches Hatchery

20221 stocking · 580 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous	Hatchery
Jun 24 Friday	Rainbow trout	580 1 lb	706 days	Naches Hatchery

20201 stocking · 580 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous	Hatchery
Jul 18 Saturday	Rainbow trout	580 2 lb	105 weeks	Naches Hatchery

20181 stocking · 580 fish

Jul 14 rainbow trout, 580 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 Hill Lake?

Yakima County, Washington. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.

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Stocked waters near Hill Lake

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Shellrock Lakelake · 1 mistocked Jun 18, 2024
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Dumbbell Lakelake · 2 mistocked Aug 29, 2026
Pipe Lakelake · 2 mistocked Aug 31, 2025

All stocked waters in Yakima County Stocked this week in Washington

Questions about Hill Lake

When was Hill Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Jul 7, 2025 (rainbow trout, 612 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
How often is Hill Lake stocked?: Across all years on record, most stockings come in July.
Is Hill Lake stocked often?: Number 34 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 Hill Lake?: Rainbow trout (4 stockings, 2,352 fish).