Lake Thomas trout stocking
Stevens County, Washington · lake · about 3,152 ft elevation
Lake Thomas was last stocked 7 months ago (Mar 30, 2026). We have 21 stockings on record since Oct 6, 2016, 1 in the last 12 months (9,000 fish). Most stockings come in April. Species stocked: rainbow trout, tiger trout.
- Number 10 of 34 stocked waters in Stevens County by stocking days.
- Stocked more often than 81% of Washington waters on our record.
Weather at Lake Thomas
- Overnight27°FChance Light Snow26% rain · wind 1 mph
- Monday42°FChance Light Snow then Light Rain96% rain · wind 1 mph
- Monday Night33°FLight Rain96% rain · wind 2 mph
- Tuesday45°FLight Rain78% rain · wind 3 mph
- Tuesday Night35°FLight Rain78% rain · wind 1 mph
- Veterans Day54°FPatchy Fog then Partly Sunnywind 2 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Lake Thomas stocked?
Most stockings come in April. Stocked 3 times in 2025, mostly in April, usually on Fridays, about every 37 days.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 15 | 101,654 | 6,777 |
| Tiger trout | 6 | 48,122 | 8,020 |
Stocking history
20261 stocking · 9,000 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mar 30Latest Monday | Rainbow trout | 9,000 3,600 lb | 311 days | Spokane Hatchery |
20253 stockings · 16,946 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 23 Friday | Tiger trout | 7,946 77 lb | 37 days | Ford Hatchery |
Apr 16 Wednesday | Rainbow trout | 5,550 1,388 lb | 5 days | Ford Hatchery |
Apr 11 Friday | Rainbow trout | 3,450 1,380 lb | 372 days | Spokane Hatchery |
20241 stocking · 9,001 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 4 Thursday | Rainbow trout | 9,001 3,601 lb | 304 days | Spokane Hatchery |
20232 stockings · 17,003 fish
- Jun 5 tiger trout, 8,000 fish
- Apr 12 rainbow trout, 9,003 fish
20222 stockings · 17,179 fish
- Jun 2 tiger trout, 8,176 fish
- Apr 18 rainbow trout, 9,003 fish
20212 stockings · 17,002 fish
- Jun 16 tiger trout, 8,000 fish
- Apr 8 rainbow trout, 9,002 fish
20202 stockings · 9,001 fish
- Apr 29 rainbow trout, 4,000 fish
- Apr 28 rainbow trout, 5,001 fish
20191 stocking · 9,511 fish
- Apr 17 rainbow trout, 9,511 fish
20182 stockings · 17,004 fish
- May 17 tiger trout, 8,000 fish
- Apr 13 rainbow trout, 9,004 fish
20174 stockings · 19,129 fish
- Oct 10 rainbow trout, 3,329 fish
- Jun 13 tiger trout, 8,000 fish
- Apr 26 rainbow trout, 3,408 fish
- Apr 21 rainbow trout, 4,392 fish
20161 stocking · 9,000 fish
- Oct 6 rainbow trout, 9,000 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 Thomas?
Stevens County, Washington. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near Lake Thomas
- Lake Gillettelake · 1 mistocked Mar 25, 2026
- Heritage Lakelake · 1 mistocked Apr 1, 2026
- Lake Sherrylake · 1 mistocked Mar 25, 2026
- Lake Leolake · 3 mistocked Mar 26, 2026
- Frater Lakelake · 3 mistocked Oct 20, 2026
- Nile Lakelake · 4 mistocked Mar 25, 2026
- Black Lakelake · 6 mistocked Oct 14, 2026
- Big Meadow Lakelake · 7 mistocked May 19, 2026
All stocked waters in Stevens CountyStocked this week in Washington
Questions about Lake Thomas
- When was Lake Thomas last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Mar 30, 2026 (rainbow trout, 9,000 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
- How often is Lake Thomas stocked?
- Stocked 3 times in 2025, mostly in April, usually on Fridays, about every 37 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.
- Is Lake Thomas stocked often?
- Number 10 of 34 stocked waters in Stevens County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 81% of Washington waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Lake Thomas?
- Rainbow trout (15 stockings, 101,654 fish); Tiger trout (6 stockings, 48,122 fish).