Mcdowell Lake trout stocking
Stevens County, Washington · lake · about 2,325 ft elevation
Mcdowell Lake was last stocked 6 months ago (May 6, 2026). We have 11 stockings on record since Apr 30, 2018, 1 in the last 12 months (750 fish). Most stockings come in June. Species stocked: rainbow trout.
- Number 20 of 34 stocked waters in Stevens County by stocking days.
- Stocked more often than 68% of Washington waters on our record.
Weather at Mcdowell Lake
- Today51°FSlight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy16% rain · wind 5 to 13 mph
- Tonight28°FMostly Cloudy8% rain · wind 0 to 6 mph
- Monday47°FLight Rain79% rain · wind 1 mph
- Monday Night33°FLight Rain79% rain · wind 2 mph
- Tuesday48°FChance Light Rain47% rain · wind 3 mph
- Tuesday Night35°FChance Light Rain33% rain · wind 2 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Mcdowell Lake stocked?
Most stockings come in June. Stocked 3 times in 2021, mostly in April, usually on Tuesdays, about every 56 days.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 11 | 9,130 | 830 |
Stocking history
20261 stocking · 750 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 6Latest Wednesday | Rainbow trout | 750 7 lb | 328 days | Ford Hatchery |
20251 stocking · 753 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 12 Thursday | Rainbow trout | 753 7 lb | 55 weeks | Spokane Hatchery |
20241 stocking · 750 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 23 Thursday | Rainbow trout | 750 7 lb | 346 days | Ford Hatchery |
20231 stocking · 750 fish
- Jun 12 rainbow trout, 750 fish
20221 stocking · 750 fish
- Jun 7 rainbow trout, 750 fish
20213 stockings · 2,949 fish
- Jun 15 rainbow trout, 750 fish
- Apr 20 rainbow trout, 1,559 fish
- Apr 8 rainbow trout, 640 fish
20191 stocking · 503 fish
- Jun 26 rainbow trout, 503 fish
20182 stockings · 1,925 fish
- Jun 11 rainbow trout, 1,025 fish
- Apr 30 rainbow trout, 900 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 Mcdowell Lake?
Stevens County, Washington. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near Mcdowell Lake
- Starvation Lakelake · 2 mistocked Oct 15, 2026
- Bayley Lakelake · 3 mistocked Oct 14, 2026
- Hatch Lakelake · 6 mistocked Oct 15, 2026
- Keogh Lakelake · 7 mistocked Jun 12, 2023
- Black Lakelake · 7 mistocked Oct 14, 2026
- Rocky Lakelake · 9 mistocked May 6, 2026
- Lake Sherrylake · 12 mistocked Mar 25, 2026
- Lake Gillettelake · 12 mistocked Mar 25, 2026
All stocked waters in Stevens CountyStocked this week in Washington
Questions about Mcdowell Lake
- When was Mcdowell Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was May 6, 2026 (rainbow trout, 750 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
- How often is Mcdowell Lake stocked?
- Stocked 3 times in 2021, mostly in April, usually on Tuesdays, about every 56 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in June.
- Is Mcdowell Lake stocked often?
- Number 20 of 34 stocked waters in Stevens County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 68% of Washington waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Mcdowell Lake?
- Rainbow trout (11 stockings, 9,130 fish).