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 1 times in the last 12 months.

What kind of trout are stocked in Independence Lake?

Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 500 fish).

How warm is the water near Independence Lake?

The nearest USGS gage read 56°F on Sep 25. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

Independence Lake trout stocking

Snohomish County, Washington · lake

Independence Lake was last stocked 3 months ago (Jun 17, 2026). We have 2 stockings on record since Jul 11, 2025, 1 in the last 12 months (250 fish). Species stocked: rainbow trout.

Last stocked

3 months ago

Jun 17, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

1 stocking

250 fish

Water temperature

56°F

Ideal for trout

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: 56°F
Flow: 110 cfs; lower than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height: 2.25 ft

Ideal for trout. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

Water temperature (daily high), last six weeks (°F), daily. Latest: 57 °F on Sep 23. The green band is the ideal range for trout.

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 112 cfs on Sep 23.

Latest reading Sep 25, 2026, 3:15 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Independence Lake

Tonight
47°F
Rain
97% rain · wind 3 mph
Friday
50°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
99% rain · wind 3 to 7 mph
Friday Night
39°F
Rain
89% rain · wind 3 to 9 mph
Saturday
50°F
Mostly Sunny
2% rain · wind 3 mph
Saturday Night
37°F
Mostly Cloudy
1% rain · wind 2 to 7 mph
Sunday
53°F
Mostly Sunny
1% rain · wind 1 to 6 mph

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

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Rainbow trout	2	500	250

Stocking history

Date	Species	Fish	Pounds	Hatchery
Jun 17, 2026	Rainbow trout	250	0	Arlington Hatchery
Jul 11, 2025	Rainbow trout	250	0	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.

Where is Independence 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 Independence Lake

Pass Lakelake · 1 mistocked Sep 20, 2025
North Lakelake · 1 mistocked Jul 9, 2026
Peek-A-Boo Lakelake · 3 mistocked Sep 3, 2026
South Lakelake · 3 mistocked Sep 18, 2026
Lake Evanlake · 10 mistocked Jul 3, 2026
Cutthroat Lakeslake · 10 mistocked Jun 20, 2026
Saddle Lakelake · 11 mistocked Aug 18, 2025
Bathtub Lakeslake · 12 mistocked Sep 6, 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 1 times in the last 12 months.
What kind of trout are stocked in Independence Lake?: Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 500 fish).
How warm is the water near Independence Lake?: The nearest USGS gage read 56°F on Sep 25. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.