When was Horseshoe Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Sep 21, 2026 (cutthroat trout, 1,600 fish), according to Washington agency reports.

How often is Horseshoe Lake stocked?

It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in July.

Is Horseshoe Lake stocked often?

Number 6 of 71 stocked waters in Skamania County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 77% of Washington waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Horseshoe Lake?

Brown trout (11 stockings, 32,338 fish); Brook trout (10 stockings, 8,676 fish); Tiger trout (10 stockings, 20,659 fish); Cutthroat trout (5 stockings, 13,685 fish); Rainbow trout (1 stocking, 3,510 fish).

Horseshoe Lake trout stocking

Skamania County, Washington · lake · about 4,145 ft elevation

Horseshoe Lake was last stocked 7 weeks ago (Sep 21, 2026). We have 18 stockings on record since Jul 20, 2017, 2 in the last 12 months (7,520 fish). Most stockings come in July. Species stocked: brown trout, brook trout, tiger trout, cutthroat trout, rainbow trout.

Last stocked

7 weeks ago

Sep 21, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

2 stockings

7,520 fish

On record

18 stockings

since Jul 20, 2017

Number 6 of 71 stocked waters in Skamania County by stocking days.
Stocked more often than 77% of Washington waters on our record.

Weather at Horseshoe Lake

Today
48°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
16% rain · wind 2 mph
Tonight
34°F
Light Rain
91% rain · wind 5 mph
Thursday
42°F
Partly Sunny
8% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Thursday Night
31°F
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy
14% rain · wind 2 mph
Friday
44°F
Light Rain Likely
70% rain · wind 3 mph
Friday Night
37°F
Light Rain Likely
70% rain · wind 2 mph

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

When is Horseshoe Lake stocked?

Most stockings come in July.

By month, all years

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

Year by year

	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct
2026		1	1
2025	1
2024	1			1
2023	1			1
2022	1
2021	1	1
2020	1			1
2019	1	1

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking
Brown trout	11	32,338	2,940
Brook trout	10	8,676	868
Tiger trout	10	20,659	2,066
Cutthroat trout	5	13,685	2,737
Rainbow trout	1	3,510	3,510

Stocking history

20262 stockings · 7,520 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous	Hatchery
Sep 21Latest Monday · 7 weeks ago	Cutthroat trout	1,600 8 lb	48 days	Goldendale Hatchery
Aug 4 Tuesday	Brook troutBrown troutTiger trout	5,920 107 lb	391 days	Goldendale Hatchery

20251 stocking · 5,800 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous	Hatchery
Jul 9 Wednesday	Brook troutBrown troutTiger trout	5,800 128 lb	39 weeks	Goldendale Hatchery

20242 stockings · 10,163 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous	Hatchery
Oct 9 Wednesday	Cutthroat trout	1,500 6 lb	78 days	Goldendale Hatchery
Jul 23 Tuesday	Brown troutTiger trout	8,663 171 lb	41 weeks	Goldendale Hatchery

20232 stockings · 10,800 fish

Oct 10 cutthroat trout, 3,000 fish
Jul 10 brook trout, brown trout, tiger trout, 7,800 fish

20221 stocking · 4,550 fish

Jul 19 brook trout, brown trout, tiger trout, 4,550 fish

20212 stockings · 6,240 fish

Aug 10 brook trout, brown trout, 4,100 fish
Jul 15 brook trout, tiger trout, 2,140 fish

20202 stockings · 7,600 fish

Oct 8 cutthroat trout, 3,000 fish
Jul 22 brook trout, brown trout, tiger trout, 4,600 fish

20192 stockings · 6,800 fish

Aug 7 brown trout, 1,500 fish
Jul 24 brook trout, brown trout, tiger trout, 5,300 fish

20182 stockings · 8,810 fish

Jul 16 brook trout, brown trout, tiger trout, 5,300 fish
Apr 13 rainbow trout, 3,510 fish

20172 stockings · 10,585 fish

Sep 27 cutthroat trout, 4,585 fish
Jul 20 brook trout, brown trout, tiger trout, 6,000 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 Horseshoe Lake?

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

Directions Larger map Washington fishing regulations

Stocked waters near Horseshoe Lake

Chain of Lakeslake · 2 mistocked Sep 21, 2026
Takhlakh Lakelake · 2 mistocked Jun 17, 2026
Olallie Lakelake · 3 mistocked Sep 21, 2026
Council Lakelake · 4 mistocked Jun 23, 2026
Mouse Lakelake · 6 mistocked Oct 5, 2025
Mud Lakelake · 6 mistocked Oct 13, 2026
St Michael Lakelake · 11 mistocked Sep 30, 2024
Fish Lakelake · 11 mistocked Aug 5, 2026

All stocked waters in Skamania County Stocked this week in Washington

Questions about Horseshoe Lake

When was Horseshoe Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Sep 21, 2026 (cutthroat trout, 1,600 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
How often is Horseshoe Lake stocked?: It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in July.
Is Horseshoe Lake stocked often?: Number 6 of 71 stocked waters in Skamania County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 77% of Washington waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Horseshoe Lake?: Brown trout (11 stockings, 32,338 fish); Brook trout (10 stockings, 8,676 fish); Tiger trout (10 stockings, 20,659 fish); Cutthroat trout (5 stockings, 13,685 fish); Rainbow trout (1 stocking, 3,510 fish).