When was Hughes Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Sep 22, 2017 (rainbow trout, 845 fish), according to Washington agency reports.

Is Hughes Lake stocked often?

Number 90 of 127 stocked waters in Snohomish County by stocking days. Stocked less often than most Washington waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Hughes Lake?

Rainbow trout (1 stocking, 845 fish).

How warm is the water near Hughes Lake?

The nearest USGS gage read 47°F on Nov 9. Trout are active but slower; fishing picks up as the water warms through the day.

Hughes Lake trout stocking

Snohomish County, Washington · lake · about 531 ft elevation

Hughes Lake was last stocked 110 months ago (Sep 22, 2017). We have 1 stocking on record since Sep 22, 2017. Species stocked: rainbow trout.

Last stocked

110 months ago

Sep 22, 2017

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

0 stockings

Water temperature

47°F

Cool for trout

Number 90 of 127 stocked waters in Snohomish County by stocking days.
Stocked less often than most Washington waters on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: SULTAN RIVER BELOW DIVERSION DAM NEAR SULTAN, WA (8 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Water temperature: 47°F
Flow: 122 cfs; lower than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height: 25.82 ft

Cool for trout. Trout are active but slower; fishing picks up as the water warms through the day.

Water temperature (daily high), last six weeks (°F), daily. Latest: 48 °F on Nov 8. The green band is the ideal range for trout.

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 108 cfs on Nov 7.

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Hughes Lake

Overnight
47°F
Mostly Cloudy
2% rain · wind 5 mph
Saturday
63°F
Mostly Cloudy
9% rain · wind 1 to 5 mph
Saturday Night
46°F
Rain
100% rain · wind 6 to 13 mph
Sunday
52°F
Light Rain Likely
72% rain · wind 1 to 12 mph
Sunday Night
39°F
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy
16% rain · wind 3 mph
Monday
55°F
Mostly Cloudy then Light Rain Likely
65% rain · wind 0 to 3 mph

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

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking
Rainbow trout	1	845	845

Stocking history

20171 stocking · 845 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Hatchery
Sep 22Latest Friday	Rainbow trout	845 1,300 lb	Arlington 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 Hughes Lake?

Snohomish 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 Hughes Lake

Lake Roesigerlake · 2 mistocked May 7, 2026
Lost Lakelake · 2 mistocked Oct 10, 2026
Storm Lakelake · 4 mistocked Apr 14, 2026
Flowing Lakelake · 4 mistocked May 21, 2026
Panther Lakelake · 5 mistocked Mar 23, 2026
Chain Lakelake · 5 mistocked May 6, 2026
Wagner Lakelake · 6 mistocked Apr 23, 2026
Bosworth Lakelake · 6 mistocked Apr 16, 2026

All stocked waters in Snohomish County Stocked this week in Washington

Questions about Hughes Lake

When was Hughes Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Sep 22, 2017 (rainbow trout, 845 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
Is Hughes Lake stocked often?: Number 90 of 127 stocked waters in Snohomish County by stocking days. Stocked less often than most Washington waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Hughes Lake?: Rainbow trout (1 stocking, 845 fish).
How warm is the water near Hughes Lake?: The nearest USGS gage read 47°F on Nov 9. Trout are active but slower; fishing picks up as the water warms through the day.