Lake Chelan trout stocking
Chelan County, Washington · lake · about 1,099 ft elevation
Lake Chelan was last stocked 5 weeks ago (Oct 6, 2026). We have 54 stockings on record since Jun 21, 2017, 6 in the last 12 months (96,885 fish). Most stockings come in June. Species stocked: cutthroat trout, rainbow trout.
Last stocked
5 weeks ago
Oct 6, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
6 stockings
96,885 fish
On record
54 stockings
since Jun 21, 2017
- Number 5 of 84 stocked waters in Chelan County by stocking days.
- Stocked more often than 94% of Washington waters on our record.
Weather at Lake Chelan
- This Afternoon48°FChance Light Rain37% rain · wind 5 mph
- Tonight39°FLight Rain Likely59% rain · wind 2 mph
- Thursday50°FSunny4% rain · wind 2 to 6 mph
- Thursday Night39°FMostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain20% rain · wind 0 to 3 mph
- Friday47°FRain And Snow Likely68% rain · wind 2 mph
- Friday Night40°FChance Light Rain41% rain · wind 0 to 3 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Lake Chelan stocked?
Most stockings come in June. Stocked 6 times in 2026, mostly in May, usually on Tuesdays.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 | |||||||||
| 2025 | 4 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 3 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||||||||
| 2022 | 3 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | 2 | |||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cutthroat trout | 45 | 693,100 | 15,402 |
| Rainbow trout | 10 | 63,820 | 6,382 |
Stocking history
20266 stockings · 96,885 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct 6Latest Tuesday · 5 weeks ago | Rainbow trout | 3,360 1,200 lb | 27 days | Chelan Pud Hatchery |
Sep 9 Wednesday | Rainbow trout | 22,500 9,000 lb | 1 day | Chelan Pud Hatchery |
Sep 8 Tuesday | Cutthroat troutRainbow trout | 6,100 1,326 lb | 103 days | Chelan Hatchery, Chelan Pud Hatchery |
May 28 Thursday | Cutthroat trout | 16,350 5,450 lb | 1 day | Eastbank Hatchery |
May 27 Wednesday | Cutthroat trout | 23,055 7,950 lb | 1 day | Eastbank Hatchery |
May 26 Tuesday | Cutthroat trout | 25,520 8,800 lb | 278 days | Eastbank Hatchery |
20256 stockings · 68,523 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aug 21 Thursday | Cutthroat trout | 600 1 lb | 8 days | Chelan Pud Hatchery |
Aug 13 Wednesday | Cutthroat trout | 700 2 lb | 8 weeks | Chelan Pud Hatchery |
Jun 18 Wednesday | Cutthroat trout | 20,760 7,300 lb | 1 day | Eastbank Hatchery |
Jun 17 Tuesday | Cutthroat trout | 21,727 8,047 lb | 1 day | Eastbank Hatchery |
Jun 16 Monday | Cutthroat trout | 11,340 4,200 lb | 1 week | Eastbank Hatchery |
Jun 9 Monday | Cutthroat trout | 13,396 5,152 lb | 293 days | Eastbank Hatchery |
20245 stockings · 124,659 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aug 20 Tuesday | Cutthroat trout | 7,900 14 lb | 6 days | Chelan Pud Hatchery |
Aug 14 Wednesday | Cutthroat trout | 2,700 5 lb | 55 days | Chelan Pud Hatchery |
Week of Jun 20 Jun 20 to Jun 21 | Cutthroat trout | 55,272 17,273 lb | 2 days | Eastbank Hatchery |
Jun 18 Tuesday | Cutthroat trout | 8,195 2,561 lb | 1 day | Eastbank Hatchery |
Week of Jun 17 Jun 17 to Jun 18 | Cutthroat trout | 50,592 15,810 lb | 34 weeks | Eastbank Hatchery |
20237 stockings · 123,994 fish
- Oct 23 rainbow trout, 1,890 fish
- Sep 18 cutthroat trout, 3,800 fish
- Sep 7 cutthroat trout, 700 fish
- Aug 24 cutthroat trout, 12,197 fish
- Aug 18 cutthroat trout, 600 fish
- Week of Jun 14 cutthroat trout, 55,089 fish
- Week of Jun 12 cutthroat trout, 49,718 fish
20225 stockings · 59,851 fish
- Oct 10 rainbow trout, 7,750 fish
- Sep 1 cutthroat trout, 2,200 fish
- Jun 28 cutthroat trout, 9,386 fish
- Jun 22 cutthroat trout, 9,620 fish
- Jun 21 cutthroat trout, 30,895 fish
20215 stockings · 117,441 fish
- Sep 22 cutthroat trout, 600 fish
- Sep 20 cutthroat trout, 2,700 fish
- Week of Jul 7 cutthroat trout, 73,697 fish
- Week of Jun 29 cutthroat trout, 33,944 fish
- Jun 28 cutthroat trout, 6,500 fish
20202 stockings · 5,700 fish
- Sep 7 cutthroat trout, 1,300 fish
- Aug 31 cutthroat trout, 4,400 fish
20198 stockings · 57,141 fish
- Nov 18 rainbow trout, 3,120 fish
- Nov 15 rainbow trout, 7,680 fish
- Nov 14 rainbow trout, 13,545 fish
- Jul 2 cutthroat trout, 11,337 fish
- Jun 28 cutthroat trout, 4,472 fish
- Jun 27 cutthroat trout, 8,428 fish
- Jun 26 cutthroat trout, 8,084 fish
- Jun 14 rainbow trout, 475 fish
20187 stockings · 99,026 fish
- Jul 20 cutthroat trout, 3,443 fish
- Week of Jul 16 cutthroat trout, 47,702 fish
- Jul 11 cutthroat trout, 1,102 fish
- Jul 10 cutthroat trout, 1,436 fish
- Week of Jul 9 cutthroat trout, 31,216 fish
- Jul 9 cutthroat trout, 4,500 fish
- Jun 27 cutthroat trout, 9,627 fish
20173 stockings · 3,700 fish
- Sep 14 cutthroat trout, 600 fish
- Sep 8 cutthroat trout, 3,000 fish
- Jun 21 rainbow trout, 100 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 Lake Chelan?
Chelan County, Washington. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near Lake Chelan
- Safety Harbor Creekstream · 4 mistocked Aug 11, 2026
- Grade Creekstream · 4 mistocked Aug 9, 2023
- Gold Creekstream · 8 mistocked Aug 3, 2026
- Sunrise Lakelake · 8 mistocked Sep 14, 2020
- Antilon Lake - Southlake · 10 mistocked Sep 15, 2026
- Antilon Lake - Northlake · 10 mistocked Sep 14, 2026
- Mitchell Creekstream · 11 mistocked Aug 11, 2026
- S Pyramid Creekstream · 11 mistocked Sep 4, 2026
All stocked waters in Chelan CountyStocked this week in Washington
Questions about Lake Chelan
- When was Lake Chelan last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Oct 6, 2026 (rainbow trout, 3,360 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
- How often is Lake Chelan stocked?
- Stocked 6 times in 2026, mostly in May, usually on Tuesdays. Across all years on record, most stockings come in June.
- Is Lake Chelan stocked often?
- Number 5 of 84 stocked waters in Chelan County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 94% of Washington waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Lake Chelan?
- Cutthroat trout (45 stockings, 693,100 fish); Rainbow trout (10 stockings, 63,820 fish).