Lake Goss trout stocking
Island County, Washington · lake · about 140 ft elevation
Lake Goss was last stocked 6 months ago (May 21, 2026). We have 20 stockings on record since Apr 11, 2017, 2 in the last 12 months (13,900 fish). Most stockings come in April to May. Species stocked: cutthroat trout, rainbow trout.
- The third most stocked of 5 waters in Island County.
- Stocked more often than 80% of Washington waters on our record.
Weather at Lake Goss
- Overnight44°FMostly Cloudy4% rain · wind 5 mph
- Thursday55°FPartly Sunny8% rain · wind 5 to 13 mph
- Thursday Night44°FMostly Cloudy then Light Rain Likely61% rain · wind 14 to 17 mph
- Friday54°FLight Rain75% rain · wind 16 to 22 mph
- Friday Night47°FChance Light Rain54% rain · wind 9 to 16 mph
- Saturday61°FLight Rain Likely73% rain · wind 9 to 15 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Lake Goss stocked?
Most stockings come in April to May.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cutthroat trout | 10 | 107,285 | 10,729 |
| Rainbow trout | 10 | 38,710 | 3,871 |
Stocking history
20262 stockings · 13,900 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 21Latest Thursday | Cutthroat trout | 10,500 35 lb | 36 days | Arlington Hatchery |
Apr 15 Wednesday | Rainbow trout | 3,400 1,700 lb | 338 days | Whitehorse Pond |
20252 stockings · 13,840 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 12 Monday | Cutthroat trout | 10,000 28 lb | 4 weeks | Arlington Hatchery |
Apr 14 Monday | Rainbow trout | 3,840 1,600 lb | 320 days | Whitehorse Pond |
20242 stockings · 16,394 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 29 Wednesday | Cutthroat trout | 12,500 58 lb | 6 weeks | Arlington Hatchery |
Apr 17 Wednesday | Rainbow trout | 3,894 1,770 lb | 330 days | Whitehorse Pond |
20232 stockings · 19,013 fish
- May 23 cutthroat trout, 15,000 fish
- Apr 12 rainbow trout, 4,013 fish
20222 stockings · 13,878 fish
- May 18 cutthroat trout, 10,000 fish
- Apr 13 rainbow trout, 3,878 fish
20212 stockings · 13,843 fish
- May 17 cutthroat trout, 10,000 fish
- Apr 14 rainbow trout, 3,843 fish
20202 stockings · 14,261 fish
- May 19 cutthroat trout, 10,260 fish
- Apr 30 rainbow trout, 4,001 fish
20192 stockings · 13,841 fish
- May 20 cutthroat trout, 10,000 fish
- Apr 17 rainbow trout, 3,841 fish
20182 stockings · 13,025 fish
- Jun 4 cutthroat trout, 9,025 fish
- Apr 18 rainbow trout, 4,000 fish
20172 stockings · 14,000 fish
- Jun 20 cutthroat trout, 10,000 fish
- Apr 11 rainbow trout, 4,000 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 Goss?
Island County, Washington. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near Lake Goss
- Lone Lakelake · 1 mistocked Apr 8, 2026
- Deer Lakelake · 6 mistocked May 21, 2026
- Buck Lakelake · 9 mistocked Oct 7, 2026
- Lake Shoecraftlake · 10 mistocked Mar 24, 2026
- Martha Lakelake · 11 mistocked Oct 26, 2026
- Lake Goodwinlake · 11 mistocked Oct 13, 2026
- Crabapple Lakelake · 12 mistocked May 20, 2026
- Lake Lomalake · 12 mistocked Apr 29, 2026
All stocked waters in Island CountyStocked this week in Washington
Questions about Lake Goss
- When was Lake Goss last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was May 21, 2026 (cutthroat trout, 10,500 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
- How often is Lake Goss stocked?
- It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April to May.
- Is Lake Goss stocked often?
- The third most stocked of 5 waters in Island County. Stocked more often than 80% of Washington waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Lake Goss?
- Cutthroat trout (10 stockings, 107,285 fish); Rainbow trout (10 stockings, 38,710 fish).