Kress Lake trout stocking
Cowlitz County, Washington · lake
Kress Lake was last stocked 5 months ago (May 6, 2026). We have 10 stockings on record since Apr 18, 2025, 5 in the last 12 months (13,680 fish). Most stockings come in April. Species stocked: rainbow trout, brown trout.
Last stocked
5 months ago
May 6, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
5 stockings
13,680 fish
On record
10 stockings
since Apr 18, 2025
When is Kress Lake stocked?
Most stockings come in April. Stocked 4 times in 2026, usually on Wednesdays, about every 21 days.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||
| 2025 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 8 | 20,570 | 2,571 | |
| Brown trout | 2 | 5,200 | 2,600 |
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Fish | Pounds | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 | Brown trout | 2,700 | 1,000 | Mossyrock Hatchery |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 3,120 | 1,200 | Mossyrock Hatchery |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 3,360 | 1,200 | Mossyrock Hatchery |
| Jan 6, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 3,000 | 1,071 | Goldendale Hatchery |
| Nov 20, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 1,500 | 1,500 | Mossyrock Hatchery |
| Jun 13, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 350 | 140 | Mossyrock Hatchery |
| May 8, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 3,000 | 1,111 | Goldendale Hatchery |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Brown trout | 2,500 | 833 | Mossyrock Hatchery |
| Apr 22, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 3,240 | 1,200 | Mossyrock Hatchery |
| Apr 18, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 3,000 | 1,111 | Goldendale 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.
Other stocked waters in Cowlitz County
- Lake Merwinlakestocked Jul 13, 2026
- Horseshoe Lakelakestocked May 15, 2026
- Lake Sacajawealakestocked May 6, 2026
- Cowlitz Riverstreamstocked Apr 15, 2026
- Silver Lakelakestocked Jan 2, 2026
All stocked waters in Cowlitz CountyStocked this week in Washington
Questions about Kress Lake
- When was Kress Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was May 6, 2026 (brown trout, 2,700 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
- How often is Kress Lake stocked?
- Stocked 4 times in 2026, usually on Wednesdays, about every 21 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Kress Lake?
- Rainbow trout (8 stockings, 20,570 fish); Brown trout (2 stockings, 5,200 fish).