Melba Lake trout stocking
Yakima County, Washington · lake
Melba Lake was last stocked 25 months ago (Aug 29, 2024). We have 4 stockings on record since Jul 7, 2017. Most stockings come in July. Species stocked: rainbow trout, cutthroat trout.
Last stocked
25 months ago
Aug 29, 2024
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
0 stockings
On record
4 stockings
since Jul 7, 2017
- Number 34 of 77 stocked waters in Yakima County by stocking days.
- Stocked about as often as a typical Washington water on our record.
When is Melba Lake stocked?
Most stockings come in July.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 3 | 530 | 177 |
| Cutthroat trout | 1 | 140 | 140 |
Stocking history
20242 stockings · 250 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aug 29Latest Thursday | Cutthroat trout | 140 | 46 days | Naches Hatchery |
Jul 14 Sunday | Rainbow trout | 110 | 210 weeks | Tokul Cr Hatchery |
20201 stocking · 210 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jul 5 Sunday | Rainbow trout | 210 1 lb | 1094 days | Naches Hatchery |
20171 stocking · 210 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jul 7 Friday | Rainbow trout | 210 1 lb | Naches 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. Seasons and limits: Washington fishing regulations.
Other stocked waters in Yakima County
- Naches Sportsmans Pondpondstocked Sep 12, 2026
- Bumping Lakelakestocked Aug 31, 2026
- Myron Lakelakestocked Aug 31, 2026
- Tims Pondpondstocked Aug 31, 2026
- Deer Lakelakestocked Aug 28, 2026
- Pillar Lakelakestocked Aug 24, 2026
- Long John Lakelakestocked Aug 23, 2026
- Mal Lakelakestocked Aug 17, 2026
All stocked waters in Yakima CountyStocked this week in Washington
Questions about Melba Lake
- When was Melba Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Aug 29, 2024 (cutthroat trout, 140 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
- How often is Melba Lake stocked?
- Across all years on record, most stockings come in July.
- Is Melba Lake stocked often?
- Number 34 of 77 stocked waters in Yakima 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 Melba Lake?
- Rainbow trout (3 stockings, 530 fish); Cutthroat trout (1 stocking, 140 fish).