Lake Terrell trout stocking
Whatcom County, Washington · lake
Lake Terrell was last stocked 6 months ago (Mar 26, 2026). We have 4 stockings on record since Nov 7, 2025, 4 in the last 12 months (17,775 fish). Most stockings come in February. Species stocked: rainbow trout, cutthroat trout.
River conditions
Nearest USGS gage: NOOKSACK RIVER AT FERNDALE, WA (8 km away, on a different stream or lake).
- Water temperature
- 56°F
- Flow
- 490 cfs
- lower than usual for the last six weeks
- Gage height
- 3.57 ft
Ideal for trout. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.
Latest reading Sep 25, 2026, 2:30 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.
Weather at Lake Terrell
- Tonight51°FRain100% rain · wind 1 to 5 mph
- Friday60°FShowers And Thunderstorms92% rain · wind 2 to 13 mph
- Friday Night49°FChance Light Rain45% rain · wind 8 to 13 mph
- Saturday61°FMostly Sunny8% rain · wind 2 to 8 mph
- Saturday Night45°FPartly Cloudy1% rain · wind 3 mph
- Sunday62°FMostly Sunny1% rain · wind 1 to 5 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Lake Terrell stocked?
Most stockings come in February. Stocked 3 times in 2026, mostly in February, about every 43 days.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 3 | 2,550 | 850 | |
| Cutthroat trout | 1 | 15,225 | 15,225 |
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Fish | Pounds | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 1,500 | 1,071 | Kendall Cr Hatchery |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 300 | 375 | Kendall Cr Hatchery |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 750 | 938 | Kendall Cr Hatchery |
| Nov 7, 2025 | Cutthroat trout | 15,225 | 190 | Kendall Cr 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 Terrell?
Whatcom County, Washington. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near Lake Terrell
- Fishtrap Creekstream · 9 mistocked Jun 12, 2026
- Whatcom Creekstream · 13 mistocked May 8, 2026
- Toad Lakelake · 14 mistocked Apr 23, 2026
- Lake Fazonlake · 15 mistocked Feb 9, 2026
- Mountain Lakelake · 15 mistocked Nov 14, 2025
- Lake Paddenlake · 16 mistocked Apr 24, 2026
- Squalicum Lakelake · 16 mistocked Apr 24, 2026
- Cascade Lakelake · 17 mistocked Apr 22, 2026
All stocked waters in Whatcom CountyStocked this week in Washington
Questions about Lake Terrell
- When was Lake Terrell last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Mar 26, 2026 (rainbow trout, 1,500 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
- How often is Lake Terrell stocked?
- Stocked 3 times in 2026, mostly in February, about every 43 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in February.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Lake Terrell?
- Rainbow trout (3 stockings, 2,550 fish); Cutthroat trout (1 stocking, 15,225 fish).
- How warm is the water near Lake Terrell?
- The nearest USGS gage read 56°F on Sep 25. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.