Melbourne Lake trout stocking
Mason County, Washington · lake · about 791 ft elevation
Melbourne Lake was last stocked 5 weeks ago (Oct 5, 2026). We have 24 stockings on record since Oct 12, 2016, 2 in the last 12 months (4,227 fish). Most stockings come in May and October. Species stocked: cutthroat trout, rainbow trout.
Last stocked
5 weeks ago
Oct 5, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
2 stockings
4,227 fish
On record
24 stockings
since Oct 12, 2016
- Number 20 of 55 stocked waters in Mason County by stocking days.
- Stocked more often than 84% of Washington waters on our record.
Weather at Melbourne Lake
- Tonight44°FShowers And Thunderstorms then Light Rain100% rain · wind 15 to 23 mph
- Sunday51°FLight Rain82% rain · wind 6 to 16 mph
- Sunday Night38°FMostly Cloudy12% rain · wind 6 mph
- Monday50°FLight Rain100% rain · wind 3 mph
- Monday Night44°FRain100% rain · wind 3 to 13 mph
- Tuesday54°FShowers And Thunderstorms98% rain · wind 8 to 12 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Melbourne Lake stocked?
Most stockings come in May and October. Stocked 3 times in 2023, about every 121 days.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 2 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cutthroat trout | 19 | 52,080 | 2,741 |
| Rainbow trout | 9 | 18,974 | 2,108 |
Stocking history
20262 stockings · 4,227 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct 5Latest Monday · 5 weeks ago | Cutthroat troutRainbow trout | 3,142 229 lb | 185 days | Eells Springs |
Apr 3 Friday | Cutthroat trout | 1,085 267 lb | 170 days | Eells Springs |
20252 stockings · 10,424 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct 15 Wednesday | Rainbow trout | 2,100 129 lb | 146 days | Eells Springs |
May 22 Thursday | Cutthroat trout | 8,324 32 lb | 233 days | Eells Springs |
20242 stockings · 3,627 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct 1 Tuesday | Cutthroat troutRainbow trout | 2,900 209 lb | 144 days | Eells Springs |
May 10 Friday | Cutthroat trout | 727 245 lb | 214 days | Eells Springs |
20233 stockings · 10,950 fish
- Oct 9 rainbow trout, 2,100 fish
- Sep 28 cutthroat trout, 800 fish
- May 30 cutthroat trout, 8,050 fish
20222 stockings · 3,659 fish
- Oct 5 cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, 2,959 fish
- May 12 cutthroat trout, 700 fish
20212 stockings · 10,900 fish
- Oct 5 cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, 2,900 fish
- May 6 cutthroat trout, 8,000 fish
20202 stockings · 2,800 fish
- Oct 14 rainbow trout, 2,100 fish
- May 27 cutthroat trout, 700 fish
20193 stockings · 10,900 fish
- Sep 25 rainbow trout, 2,100 fish
- Sep 24 cutthroat trout, 800 fish
- May 2 cutthroat trout, 8,000 fish
20183 stockings · 3,840 fish
- Oct 12 rainbow trout, 2,100 fish
- Oct 10 cutthroat trout, 500 fish
- May 17 cutthroat trout, 1,240 fish
20172 stockings · 8,927 fish
- Oct 9 cutthroat trout, 927 fish
- May 16 cutthroat trout, 8,000 fish
20161 stocking · 800 fish
- Oct 12 cutthroat trout, 800 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 Melbourne Lake?
Mason County, Washington. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near Melbourne Lake
- Aldrich Lakelake · 5 mistocked Oct 6, 2026
- Robbins Lakelake · 5 mistocked Oct 6, 2026
- U Lakelake · 6 mistocked May 12, 2026
- Cady Lakelake · 6 mistocked Oct 7, 2026
- Tee Lakelake · 7 mistocked Mar 16, 2026
- Lake Standstilllake · 7 mistocked Apr 11, 2019
- Lake Wootenlake · 7 mistocked Apr 21, 2026
- Lake Kokaneelake · 8 mistocked Sep 1, 2026
All stocked waters in Mason CountyStocked this week in Washington
Questions about Melbourne Lake
- When was Melbourne Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Oct 5, 2026 (cutthroat trout and rainbow trout, 3,142 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
- How often is Melbourne Lake stocked?
- Stocked 3 times in 2023, about every 121 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May and October.
- Is Melbourne Lake stocked often?
- Number 20 of 55 stocked waters in Mason County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 84% of Washington waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Melbourne Lake?
- Cutthroat trout (19 stockings, 52,080 fish); Rainbow trout (9 stockings, 18,974 fish).