Kachess Lake trout stocking
Kittitas County, Washington · lake · about 2,239 ft elevation
Kachess Lake was last stocked 2 months ago (Sep 4, 2026). We have 35 stockings on record since Jun 20, 2017, 3 in the last 12 months (379,053 fish). Most stockings come in June. Species stocked: kokanee, cutthroat trout.
Last stocked
2 months ago
Sep 4, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
3 stockings
379,053 fish
On record
35 stockings
since Jun 20, 2017
- The third most stocked of 58 waters in Kittitas County.
- Stocked more often than 89% of Washington waters on our record.
Weather at Kachess Lake
- This Afternoon55°FSlight Chance Rain Showers19% rain · wind 2 mph
- Tonight38°FRain Showers97% rain · wind 1 mph
- Thursday50°FAreas Of Fog then Partly Sunny16% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
- Thursday Night36°FMostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers18% rain · wind 0 mph
- Friday50°FRain Showers81% rain · wind 2 mph
- Friday Night41°FRain Showers Likely72% rain · wind 0 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Kachess Lake stocked?
Most stockings come in June. Stocked 3 times in 2026, mostly in June, usually on Fridays, about every 87 days.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 4 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 3 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 3 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 2 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kokanee | 19 | 3,146,750 | 165,618 |
| Cutthroat trout | 16 | 870,322 | 54,395 |
Stocking history
20263 stockings · 379,053 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 4Latest Friday | Cutthroat trout | 79,453 221 lb | 87 days | Chelan Hatchery |
Jun 9 Tuesday | Kokanee | 153,300 700 lb | 4 days | Chelan Hatchery |
Jun 5 Friday | Kokanee | 146,300 700 lb | 260 days | Chelan Hatchery |
20255 stockings · 387,638 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 18 Thursday | Cutthroat trout | 31,383 91 lb | 104 days | Chelan Hatchery |
Jun 6 Friday | Kokanee | 101,555 429 lb | 1 day | Chelan Hatchery |
Jun 5 Thursday | Kokanee | 59,250 250 lb | 1 day | Chelan Hatchery |
Jun 4 Wednesday | Kokanee | 59,250 250 lb | 1 day | Chelan Hatchery |
Jun 3 Tuesday | Kokanee | 136,200 600 lb | 33 weeks | Chelan Hatchery |
20244 stockings · 337,355 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct 15 Tuesday | Cutthroat trout | 11,750 59 lb | 151 days | Chelan Hatchery |
May 17 Friday | Kokanee | 98,789 223 lb | 2 days | Chelan Hatchery |
May 15 Wednesday | Kokanee | 113,408 256 lb | 1 day | Chelan Hatchery |
May 14 Tuesday | Kokanee | 113,408 256 lb | 222 days | Chelan Hatchery |
20232 stockings · 301,642 fish
- Oct 5 cutthroat trout, 48,452 fish
- May 31 kokanee, 253,190 fish
20224 stockings · 380,811 fish
- Aug 23 cutthroat trout, 95,000 fish
- Jun 15 kokanee, 28,750 fish
- Jun 14 kokanee, 107,494 fish
- Jun 13 kokanee, 149,567 fish
20215 stockings · 497,334 fish
- Nov 4 cutthroat trout, 3,816 fish
- Oct 7 cutthroat trout, 53,896 fish
- Sep 20 cutthroat trout, 127,440 fish
- Jun 11 kokanee, 103,948 fish
- Jun 9 kokanee, 208,234 fish
20204 stockings · 608,543 fish
- Sep 25 cutthroat trout, 63,373 fish
- Sep 24 cutthroat trout, 48,577 fish
- Aug 24 cutthroat trout, 80,197 fish
- Jun 15 kokanee, 416,396 fish
20193 stockings · 456,839 fish
- Sep 24 cutthroat trout, 33,405 fish
- Sep 5 cutthroat trout, 46,154 fish
- Jun 11 kokanee, 377,280 fish
20182 stockings · 104,498 fish
- Oct 17 cutthroat trout, 272 fish
- Jun 19 kokanee, 104,226 fish
20173 stockings · 563,359 fish
- Aug 28 cutthroat trout, 73,751 fish
- Aug 24 cutthroat trout, 73,403 fish
- Jun 20 kokanee, 416,205 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 Kachess Lake?
Kittitas County, Washington. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near Kachess Lake
- Thorp Lakelake · 4 mistocked Aug 3, 2026
- Swan Lakelake · 6 mistocked Jul 30, 2017
- Little Joe Lakelake · 6 mistocked Aug 28, 2021
- Stonesthrow Lakelake · 6 mistocked Sep 5, 2022
- Margaret Lakelake · 7 mistocked Jul 18, 2023
- Keechelus Lakelake · 7 mistocked May 18, 2026
- Lake Lauralake · 8 mistocked Sep 1, 2021
- Lake Lillianlake · 8 mistocked Jul 26, 2026
All stocked waters in Kittitas CountyStocked this week in Washington
Questions about Kachess Lake
- When was Kachess Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Sep 4, 2026 (cutthroat trout, 79,453 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
- How often is Kachess Lake stocked?
- Stocked 3 times in 2026, mostly in June, usually on Fridays, about every 87 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in June.
- Is Kachess Lake stocked often?
- The third most stocked of 58 waters in Kittitas County. Stocked more often than 89% of Washington waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Kachess Lake?
- Kokanee (19 stockings, 3,146,750 fish); Cutthroat trout (16 stockings, 870,322 fish).