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Melakwa Lake Upper trout stocking

King County, Washington · lake · about 4,496 ft elevation

Melakwa Lake Upper was last stocked 7 weeks ago (Sep 19, 2026). We have 5 stockings on record since Oct 20, 2018, 1 in the last 12 months (250 fish). Most stockings come in September. Species stocked: rainbow trout.

Last stocked
7 weeks ago
Sep 19, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
1 stocking
250 fish
On record
5 stockings
since Oct 20, 2018
  • Number 49 of 194 stocked waters in King County by stocking days.
  • Stocked about as often as a typical Washington water on our record.

Weather at Melakwa Lake Upper

  • Tonight
    36°F
    Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
    49% rain · wind 5 mph
  • Friday
    42°F
    Light Rain
    83% rain · wind 2 to 6 mph
  • Friday Night
    40°F
    Light Rain
    100% rain · wind 2 to 7 mph
  • Saturday
    46°F
    Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain
    48% rain · wind 6 to 9 mph
  • Saturday Night
    35°F
    Rain
    99% rain · wind 6 to 15 mph
  • Sunday
    37°F
    Chance Rain And Snow
    88% rain · wind 1 to 15 mph

Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.

When is Melakwa Lake Upper stocked?

Most stockings come in September.

By month, all years

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAug: 1 stocking1AugSep: 3 stockings3SepOct: 1 stocking1OctNovDec
Stockings of Melakwa Lake Upper by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

Year by year

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
20261
20241
20221
20201
20181

What is stocked

SpeciesStockingsFishFish per stocking
Rainbow trout5570114

Stocking history

20261 stocking · 250 fish
DateSpeciesFishSince previousHatchery
Sep 19Latest
Saturday · 7 weeks ago
Rainbow trout
250
1 lb
727 daysTokul Cr Hatchery
20241 stocking · 80 fish
DateSpeciesFishSince previousHatchery
Sep 22
Sunday
Rainbow trout
80
757 daysTokul Cr Hatchery
20221 stocking · 80 fish
DateSpeciesFishSince previousHatchery
Aug 27
Saturday
Rainbow trout
80
697 daysTokul Cr Hatchery
20201 stocking · 80 fish
  • Sep 29 rainbow trout, 80 fish
20181 stocking · 80 fish
  • Oct 20 rainbow trout, 80 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 Melakwa Lake Upper?

King County, Washington. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.

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Stocked waters near Melakwa Lake Upper

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Questions about Melakwa Lake Upper

When was Melakwa Lake Upper last stocked?
The latest reported stocking was Sep 19, 2026 (rainbow trout, 250 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
How often is Melakwa Lake Upper stocked?
It was stocked once in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in September.
Is Melakwa Lake Upper stocked often?
Number 49 of 194 stocked waters in King County by stocking days. Stocked about as often as a typical Washington water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Melakwa Lake Upper?
Rainbow trout (5 stockings, 570 fish).