When was Lake Cavanaugh last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Sep 9, 2026 (kokanee, 49,864 fish), according to Washington agency reports.

How often is Lake Cavanaugh stocked?

Stocked 3 times in 2025, about every 95 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May and September.

What kind of trout are stocked in Lake Cavanaugh?

Kokanee (4 stockings, 113,014 fish); Cutthroat trout (2 stockings, 20,500 fish).

Lake Cavanaugh trout stocking

Skagit County, Washington · lake

Lake Cavanaugh was last stocked 2 weeks ago (Sep 9, 2026). We have 6 stockings on record since May 13, 2025, 2 in the last 12 months (60,364 fish). Most stockings come in May and September. Species stocked: kokanee, cutthroat trout.

Last stocked

2 weeks ago

Sep 9, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

2 stockings

60,364 fish

On record

6 stockings

since May 13, 2025

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: NF STILLAGUAMISH RIVER NEAR ARLINGTON, WA (7 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Flow: 168 cfs; about normal for the last six weeks
Gage height: 1.36 ft

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 168 cfs on Sep 23.

Latest reading Sep 25, 2026, 2:15 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Lake Cavanaugh

Tonight
51°F
Rain
96% rain · wind 3 mph
Friday
60°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
100% rain · wind 6 mph
Friday Night
44°F
Rain Likely
74% rain · wind 2 to 7 mph
Saturday
61°F
Partly Sunny
4% rain · wind 2 mph
Saturday Night
42°F
Partly Cloudy
1% rain · wind 5 mph
Sunday
64°F
Mostly Sunny
1% rain · wind 0 to 3 mph

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

When is Lake Cavanaugh stocked?

Most stockings come in May and September. Stocked 3 times in 2025, about every 95 days.

By month, all years

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

Year by year

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
2026					1				1
2025					1			1	1

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Kokanee	4	113,014	28,254
Cutthroat trout	2	20,500	10,250

Stocking history

Date	Species	Fish	Pounds	Hatchery
Sep 9, 2026	Kokanee	49,864	608	Arlington Hatchery
May 19, 2026	Cutthroat trout	10,500	35	Arlington Hatchery
Sep 22, 2025	Kokanee	13,150	141	Arlington Hatchery
Aug 16, 2025	Kokanee	25,000	250	Arlington Hatchery
Aug 16, 2025	Kokanee	25,000	250	Arlington Hatchery
May 13, 2025	Cutthroat trout	10,000	28	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 Lake Cavanaugh?

Skagit 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 Lake Cavanaugh

Riley Lakelake · 6 mistocked Apr 22, 2026
Lake Armstronglake · 8 mistocked Apr 22, 2026
Lake Mcmurraylake · 10 mistocked Apr 22, 2026
Gee Point Lakelake · 11 mistocked Jun 20, 2026
Shelf Lakelake · 12 mistocked Jul 23, 2025
Sixteen Lakelake · 13 mistocked Apr 23, 2026
Fortson Ponds (2)pond · 13 mistocked Apr 24, 2026
Saddle Lakelake · 15 mistocked Aug 18, 2025

All stocked waters in Skagit County Stocked this week in Washington

Questions about Lake Cavanaugh

When was Lake Cavanaugh last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Sep 9, 2026 (kokanee, 49,864 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
How often is Lake Cavanaugh stocked?: Stocked 3 times in 2025, about every 95 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May and September.
What kind of trout are stocked in Lake Cavanaugh?: Kokanee (4 stockings, 113,014 fish); Cutthroat trout (2 stockings, 20,500 fish).