When was Howell Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Oct 6, 2026 (cutthroat trout, 1,000 fish), according to Washington agency reports.

How often is Howell Lake stocked?

Stocked 3 times in 2026, mostly in April, about every 180 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April to May.

Is Howell Lake stocked often?

Number 15 of 55 stocked waters in Mason County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 87% of Washington waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Howell Lake?

Rainbow trout (18 stockings, 5,827 fish); Cutthroat trout (13 stockings, 11,365 fish).

Howell Lake trout stocking

Mason County, Washington · lake · about 443 ft elevation

Howell Lake was last stocked 5 weeks ago (Oct 6, 2026). We have 30 stockings on record since Apr 10, 2017, 3 in the last 12 months (1,600 fish). Most stockings come in April to May. Species stocked: rainbow trout, cutthroat trout.

Last stocked

5 weeks ago

Oct 6, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

3 stockings

1,600 fish

On record

30 stockings

since Apr 10, 2017

Number 15 of 55 stocked waters in Mason County by stocking days.
Stocked more often than 87% of Washington waters on our record.

Weather at Howell Lake

This Afternoon
56°F
Light Rain Likely
72% rain · wind 9 mph
Tonight
41°F
Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy
98% rain · wind 3 to 9 mph
Thursday
56°F
Partly Sunny
4% rain · wind 3 to 9 mph
Thursday Night
41°F
Mostly Cloudy then Light Rain
86% rain · wind 2 to 6 mph
Friday
53°F
Light Rain
97% rain · wind 5 to 8 mph
Friday Night
45°F
Light Rain
79% rain · wind 1 to 8 mph

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

When is Howell Lake stocked?

Most stockings come in April to May. Stocked 3 times in 2026, mostly in April, about every 180 days.

By month, all years

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

Year by year

	Apr	May	Oct
2026	2		1
2025	1	3
2024	1	1
2023	1	2
2022	1	2
2021	1	2
2020	1	1
2019	1	3

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking
Rainbow trout	18	5,827	324
Cutthroat trout	13	11,365	874

Stocking history

20263 stockings · 1,600 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous	Hatchery
Oct 6Latest Tuesday · 5 weeks ago	Cutthroat trout	1,000 40 lb	180 days	Eells Springs
Apr 9 Thursday	Rainbow trout	400 160 lb	8 days	Eells Springs
Apr 1 Wednesday	Cutthroat trout	200 49 lb	314 days	Eells Springs

20254 stockings · 2,431 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous	Hatchery
May 22 Thursday	Rainbow trout	100 51 lb	2 days	Eells Springs
May 20 Tuesday	Cutthroat trout	800 3 lb	1 day	Eells Springs
May 19 Monday	Cutthroat trout	1,025 4 lb	38 days	Eells Springs
Apr 11 Friday	Rainbow trout	506 225 lb	330 days	Eells Springs

20242 stockings · 799 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous	Hatchery
May 16 Thursday	Cutthroat troutRainbow trout	310 120 lb	5 weeks	Eells Springs
Apr 11 Thursday	Rainbow trout	489 199 lb	317 days	Eells Springs

20233 stockings · 2,400 fish

May 30 cutthroat trout, 1,800 fish
May 22 rainbow trout, 110 fish
Apr 12 rainbow trout, 490 fish

20223 stockings · 800 fish

May 12 cutthroat trout, 200 fish
May 5 rainbow trout, 110 fish
Apr 12 rainbow trout, 490 fish

20213 stockings · 2,400 fish

May 24 cutthroat trout, 1,800 fish
May 5 rainbow trout, 110 fish
Apr 8 rainbow trout, 490 fish

20202 stockings · 822 fish

May 19 cutthroat trout, 200 fish
Apr 29 rainbow trout, 622 fish

20194 stockings · 2,700 fish

May 9 rainbow trout, 110 fish
May 8 cutthroat trout, 1,900 fish
May 6 cutthroat trout, 200 fish
Apr 24 rainbow trout, 490 fish

20183 stockings · 840 fish

May 17 cutthroat trout, 240 fish
May 10 rainbow trout, 110 fish
Apr 25 rainbow trout, 490 fish

20173 stockings · 2,400 fish

May 15 cutthroat trout, 1,800 fish
May 8 rainbow trout, 110 fish
Apr 10 rainbow trout, 490 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 Howell Lake?

Mason 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 Howell Lake

Tee Lakelake · 2 mistocked Mar 16, 2026
Lake Wootenlake · 3 mistocked Apr 21, 2026
Lake Maggielake · 3 mistocked Apr 15, 2026
Cady Lakelake · 3 mistocked Oct 7, 2026
Jiggs Lakelake · 4 mistocked Oct 6, 2026
U Lakelake · 4 mistocked May 12, 2026
Twin Lakeslake · 4 mistocked Oct 6, 2026
Robbins Lakelake · 4 mistocked Oct 6, 2026

All stocked waters in Mason County Stocked this week in Washington

Questions about Howell Lake

When was Howell Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Oct 6, 2026 (cutthroat trout, 1,000 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
How often is Howell Lake stocked?: Stocked 3 times in 2026, mostly in April, about every 180 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April to May.
Is Howell Lake stocked often?: Number 15 of 55 stocked waters in Mason County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 87% of Washington waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Howell Lake?: Rainbow trout (18 stockings, 5,827 fish); Cutthroat trout (13 stockings, 11,365 fish).