Lake Ellen trout stocking
Ferry County, Washington · lake · about 2,251 ft elevation
Lake Ellen was last stocked 6 months ago (May 15, 2026). We have 28 stockings on record since Apr 18, 2017, 3 in the last 12 months (13,088 fish). Most stockings come in April. Species stocked: rainbow trout.
Last stocked
6 months ago
May 15, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
3 stockings
13,088 fish
On record
28 stockings
since Apr 18, 2017
- The second most stocked of 12 waters in Ferry County.
- Stocked more often than 87% of Washington waters on our record.
Weather at Lake Ellen
- Overnight37°FPartly Cloudy1% rain · wind 2 mph
- Wednesday47°FSunny2% rain · wind 3 mph
- Wednesday Night37°FChance Rain And Snow Showers46% rain · wind 2 mph
- Thursday45°FChance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny46% rain · wind 3 mph
- Thursday Night35°FMostly Cloudy8% rain · wind 2 mph
- Friday45°FMostly Cloudy8% rain · wind 2 to 6 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Lake Ellen stocked?
Most stockings come in April. Stocked 3 times in 2026, mostly in March, about every 51 days.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 28 | 100,511 | 3,590 |
Stocking history
20263 stockings · 13,088 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 15Latest Friday | Rainbow trout | 10,000 100 lb | 51 days | Ford Hatchery |
Mar 25 Wednesday | Rainbow trout | 1,000 400 lb | 1 day | Spokane Hatchery |
Mar 24 Tuesday | Rainbow trout | 2,088 522 lb | 321 days | Ford Hatchery |
20253 stockings · 13,001 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 7 Wednesday | Rainbow trout | 10,000 100 lb | 30 days | Spokane Hatchery |
Apr 7 Monday | Rainbow trout | 2,000 500 lb | 4 days | Ford Hatchery |
Apr 3 Thursday | Rainbow trout | 1,001 400 lb | 304 days | Spokane Hatchery |
20243 stockings · 13,002 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 3 Monday | Rainbow trout | 10,000 100 lb | 7 weeks | Ford Hatchery |
Apr 15 Monday | Rainbow trout | 2,000 506 lb | 6 days | Ford Hatchery |
Apr 9 Tuesday | Rainbow trout | 1,002 401 lb | 43 weeks | Spokane Hatchery |
20232 stockings · 9,004 fish
- Jun 13 rainbow trout, 5,000 fish
- Apr 18 rainbow trout, 4,004 fish
20223 stockings · 9,138 fish
- Jun 14 rainbow trout, 5,000 fish
- Apr 19 rainbow trout, 2,135 fish
- Apr 18 rainbow trout, 2,003 fish
20212 stockings · 7,002 fish
- Jun 17 rainbow trout, 5,000 fish
- Apr 8 rainbow trout, 2,002 fish
20203 stockings · 9,102 fish
- Jun 9 rainbow trout, 5,000 fish
- Apr 29 rainbow trout, 1,002 fish
- Apr 28 rainbow trout, 3,100 fish
20193 stockings · 9,031 fish
- May 24 rainbow trout, 5,028 fish
- Apr 22 rainbow trout, 2,000 fish
- Apr 16 rainbow trout, 2,003 fish
20183 stockings · 9,143 fish
- May 30 rainbow trout, 5,040 fish
- May 1 rainbow trout, 2,100 fish
- Apr 20 rainbow trout, 2,003 fish
20173 stockings · 9,000 fish
- Jun 5 rainbow trout, 5,000 fish
- Apr 19 rainbow trout, 2,000 fish
- Apr 18 rainbow trout, 2,000 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 Ellen?
Ferry County, Washington. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near Lake Ellen
- Trout Lakelake · 9 mistocked May 15, 2026
- Rigley Lakelake · 16 mistocked Mar 25, 2026
- Davis Lakelake · 17 mistocked Oct 21, 2026
- Potter Lakelake · 17 mistocked Mar 30, 2026
- Rocky Lakelake · 18 mistocked May 6, 2026
- Renner Lakelake · 20 mistocked May 19, 2026
- Keogh Lakelake · 21 mistocked Jun 12, 2023
- Hatch Lakelake · 21 mistocked Oct 15, 2026
All stocked waters in Ferry CountyStocked this week in Washington
Questions about Lake Ellen
- When was Lake Ellen last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was May 15, 2026 (rainbow trout, 10,000 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
- How often is Lake Ellen stocked?
- Stocked 3 times in 2026, mostly in March, about every 51 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.
- Is Lake Ellen stocked often?
- The second most stocked of 12 waters in Ferry County. Stocked more often than 87% of Washington waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Lake Ellen?
- Rainbow trout (28 stockings, 100,511 fish).