Merlin Lake trout stocking
King County, Washington · lake · about 3,986 ft elevation
Merlin Lake was last stocked 16 months ago (Jul 3, 2025). We have 3 stockings on record since Aug 9, 2019. Most stockings come in August. Species stocked: rainbow trout.
Last stocked
16 months ago
Jul 3, 2025
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
0 stockings
On record
3 stockings
since Aug 9, 2019
- Number 66 of 194 stocked waters in King County by stocking days.
- Stocked about as often as a typical Washington water on our record.
Weather at Merlin Lake
- Overnight33°FCloudy8% rain · wind 10 mph
- Monday42°FMostly Cloudy then Rain100% rain · wind 6 to 10 mph
- Monday Night38°FRain then Mostly Cloudy94% rain · wind 3 to 8 mph
- Tuesday45°FLight Rain100% rain · wind 6 mph
- Tuesday Night42°FLight Rain Likely68% rain · wind 6 to 13 mph
- Veterans Day50°FMostly Cloudy4% rain · wind 5 to 13 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Merlin Lake stocked?
Most stockings come in August.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 3 | 700 | 233 |
Stocking history
20251 stocking · 200 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jul 3Latest Thursday | Rainbow trout | 200 | 1041 days | Tokul Cr Hatchery |
20221 stocking · 300 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aug 27 Saturday | Rainbow trout | 300 1 lb | 1114 days | Tokul Cr Hatchery |
20191 stocking · 200 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aug 9 Friday | Rainbow trout | 200 | Tokul Cr 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.
Where is Merlin Lake?
King County, Washington. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near Merlin Lake
- Myrtle Lakelake · 1 mistocked Jun 17, 2025
- Goat Lakelake · 1 mistocked Aug 11, 2024
- Moira Lakelake · 2 mistocked Aug 6, 2025
- Deer Lakelake · 2 mistocked Aug 30, 2024
- Lunker Lakelake · 2 mistocked Jul 4, 2025
- Nordrum Lakelake · 2 mistocked Sep 9, 2023
- Rock Lakelake · 2 mistocked Sep 13, 2024
- Hi Low Lakelake · 2 mistocked Jul 27, 2022
All stocked waters in King CountyStocked this week in Washington
Questions about Merlin Lake
- When was Merlin Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Jul 3, 2025 (rainbow trout, 200 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
- How often is Merlin Lake stocked?
- Across all years on record, most stockings come in August.
- Is Merlin Lake stocked often?
- Number 66 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 Merlin Lake?
- Rainbow trout (3 stockings, 700 fish).