When was Independence Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Jun 17, 2026 (rainbow trout, 250 fish), according to Washington agency reports.

How often is Independence Lake stocked?

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

Is Independence Lake stocked often?

Number 20 of 127 stocked waters in Snohomish County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 68% of Washington waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Independence Lake?

Rainbow trout (11 stockings, 2,700 fish).

How warm is the water near Independence Lake?

The nearest USGS gage read 45°F on Nov 9. Trout are active but slower; fishing picks up as the water warms through the day.

Independence Lake trout stocking

Snohomish County, Washington · lake · about 3,697 ft elevation

Independence Lake was last stocked 5 months ago (Jun 17, 2026). We have 11 stockings on record since Oct 3, 2016, 1 in the last 12 months (250 fish). Most stockings come in July. Species stocked: rainbow trout.

Last stocked

5 months ago

Jun 17, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

1 stocking

250 fish

Water temperature

45°F

Cool for trout

Number 20 of 127 stocked waters in Snohomish County by stocking days.
Stocked more often than 68% of Washington waters on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: SAUK RIVER AB WHITE CHUCK RIVER NR DARRINGTON, WA (7 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Water temperature: 45°F
Flow: 815 cfs; much higher than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height: 3.51 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: 46 °F on Nov 8. The green band is the ideal range for trout.

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 735 cfs on Nov 7.

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 8:15 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Independence Lake

Overnight
36°F
Clear
wind 6 mph
Wednesday
49°F
Mostly Sunny
13% rain · wind 2 to 6 mph
Wednesday Night
38°F
Rain And Snow
100% rain · wind 6 to 12 mph
Thursday
43°F
Light Rain Likely then Mostly Cloudy
63% rain · wind 3 to 7 mph
Thursday Night
37°F
Light Rain
88% rain · wind 3 to 13 mph
Friday
43°F
Light Rain
89% rain · wind 2 to 13 mph

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

When is Independence Lake stocked?

Most stockings come in July.

By month, all years

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

Year by year

	Jun	Jul	Sep
2026	1
2025		1
2024		1
2023		1
2022		1
2021		1
2020	1
2019			1

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking
Rainbow trout	11	2,700	245

Stocking history

20261 stocking · 250 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous	Hatchery
Jun 17Latest Wednesday	Rainbow trout	250	341 days	Arlington Hatchery

20251 stocking · 250 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous	Hatchery
Jul 11 Friday	Rainbow trout	250	359 days	Arlington Hatchery

20241 stocking · 250 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous	Hatchery
Jul 17 Wednesday	Rainbow trout	250	53 weeks	Arlington Hatchery

20231 stocking · 250 fish

Jul 12 rainbow trout, 250 fish

20221 stocking · 250 fish

Jul 8 rainbow trout, 250 fish

20211 stocking · 250 fish

Jul 9 rainbow trout, 250 fish

20201 stocking · 250 fish

Jun 23 rainbow trout, 250 fish

20191 stocking · 250 fish

Sep 30 rainbow trout, 250 fish

20181 stocking · 250 fish

Jul 8 rainbow trout, 250 fish

20171 stocking · 250 fish

Sep 22 rainbow trout, 250 fish

20161 stocking · 200 fish

Oct 3 rainbow trout, 200 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 Independence Lake?

Snohomish 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 Independence Lake

Pass Lakelake · 1 mistocked Sep 25, 2026
North Lakelake · 1 mistocked Jul 9, 2026
Peek-A-Boo Lakelake · 3 mistocked Sep 3, 2026
South Lakelake · 3 mistocked Sep 18, 2026
Kelcema Lakelake · 3 mistocked Jul 21, 2018
Thornton Lakelake · 8 mistocked Oct 9, 2022
White Chuck Lakeslake · 9 mistocked Aug 27, 2023
Lake Evanlake · 10 mistocked Jul 3, 2026

All stocked waters in Snohomish County Stocked this week in Washington

Questions about Independence Lake

When was Independence Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Jun 17, 2026 (rainbow trout, 250 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
How often is Independence Lake stocked?: It was stocked once in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in July.
Is Independence Lake stocked often?: Number 20 of 127 stocked waters in Snohomish County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 68% of Washington waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Independence Lake?: Rainbow trout (11 stockings, 2,700 fish).
How warm is the water near Independence Lake?: The nearest USGS gage read 45°F on Nov 9. Trout are active but slower; fishing picks up as the water warms through the day.