When was Nahwatzel Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Oct 6, 2026 (rainbow trout, 1,000 fish), according to Washington agency reports.

How often is Nahwatzel Lake stocked?

Stocked 6 times in 2026, mostly in April, usually on Wednesdays, about every 13 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April and September to October.

Is Nahwatzel Lake stocked often?

Number 4 of 55 stocked waters in Mason County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 97% of Washington waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Nahwatzel Lake?

Rainbow trout (69 stockings, 94,923 fish).

Nahwatzel Lake trout stocking

Mason County, Washington · lake · about 454 ft elevation

Nahwatzel Lake was last stocked 5 weeks ago (Oct 6, 2026). We have 69 stockings on record since Sep 30, 2016, 6 in the last 12 months (9,961 fish). Most stockings come in April and September to October. Species stocked: rainbow trout.

Last stocked

5 weeks ago

Oct 6, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

6 stockings

9,961 fish

On record

69 stockings

since Sep 30, 2016

Number 4 of 55 stocked waters in Mason County by stocking days.
Stocked more often than 97% of Washington waters on our record.

Weather at Nahwatzel Lake

Tonight
42°F
Light Rain Likely then Mostly Cloudy
71% rain · wind 2 to 6 mph
Thursday
57°F
Partly Sunny
8% rain · wind 1 to 5 mph
Thursday Night
42°F
Cloudy then Light Rain
92% rain · wind 1 mph
Friday
55°F
Rain
98% rain · wind 2 mph
Friday Night
45°F
Light Rain
83% rain · wind 3 mph
Saturday
63°F
Light Rain Likely
74% rain · wind 5 mph

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

When is Nahwatzel Lake stocked?

Most stockings come in April and September to October. Stocked 6 times in 2026, mostly in April, usually on Wednesdays, about every 13 days.

By month, all years

Stockings of Nahwatzel Lake by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

Year by year

	Mar	Apr	May	Sep	Oct
2026		3		2	1
2025	2	3		2	1
2024	2	2		4
2023	1	1	1	2
2022		2	1	1	3
2021		2		3	3
2020		4	1	1	4
2019	1	1	1	3

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking
Rainbow trout	69	94,923	1,376

Stocking history

20266 stockings · 9,961 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous	Hatchery
Oct 6Latest Tuesday · 5 weeks ago	Rainbow trout	1,000 1,250 lb	6 days	Satsop Springs Ponds
Sep 30 Wednesday · 6 weeks ago	Rainbow trout	1,000 1,250 lb	2 days	Satsop Springs Ponds
Sep 28 Monday · 6 weeks ago	Rainbow trout	2,000 2,500 lb	153 days	Eells Springs
Apr 28 Tuesday	Rainbow trout	5,361 4,622 lb	13 days	Lakewood Hatchery
Apr 15 Wednesday	Rainbow trout	200 800 lb	2 weeks	Satsop Springs Ponds
Apr 1 Wednesday	Rainbow trout	400 1,600 lb	176 days	Satsop Springs Ponds

20258 stockings · 9,042 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous	Hatchery
Oct 7 Tuesday	Rainbow trout	300 536 lb	1 week	Satsop Springs Ponds
Sep 30 Tuesday	Rainbow trout	700 1,759 lb	8 days	Satsop Springs Ponds
Sep 22 Monday	Rainbow trout	2,000 2,151 lb	146 days	Eells Springs
Apr 29 Tuesday	Rainbow trout	5,392 4,942 lb	19 days	Lakewood Hatchery
Apr 10 Thursday	Rainbow trout	100 303 lb	2 days	Satsop Springs Ponds
Apr 8 Tuesday	Rainbow trout	150 455 lb	11 days	Satsop Springs Ponds
Mar 28 Friday	Rainbow trout	200 606 lb	4 days	Satsop Springs Ponds
Mar 24 Monday	Rainbow trout	200 606 lb	25 weeks	Satsop Springs Ponds

20248 stockings · 9,115 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous	Hatchery
Sep 30 Monday	Rainbow trout	325 433 lb	3 days	Satsop Springs Ponds
Sep 27 Friday	Rainbow trout	350 467 lb	1 day	Satsop Springs Ponds
Sep 26 Thursday	Rainbow trout	325 433 lb	3 days	Satsop Springs Ponds
Sep 23 Monday	Rainbow trout	2,034 2,342 lb	21 weeks	Eells Springs
Apr 29 Monday	Rainbow trout	5,376 5,180 lb	3 days	Lakewood Hatchery
Apr 26 Friday	Rainbow trout	205 621 lb	4 weeks	Satsop Springs Ponds
Mar 29 Friday	Rainbow trout	250 758 lb	3 days	Satsop Springs Ponds
Mar 26 Tuesday	Rainbow trout	250 758 lb	183 days	Satsop Springs Ponds

20235 stockings · 9,144 fish

Sep 25 rainbow trout, 2,085 fish
Week of Sep 22 rainbow trout, 1,000 fish
May 2 rainbow trout, 5,364 fish
Apr 21 rainbow trout, 370 fish
Mar 31 rainbow trout, 325 fish

20227 stockings · 9,107 fish

Oct 5 rainbow trout, 300 fish
Oct 4 rainbow trout, 350 fish
Oct 3 rainbow trout, 350 fish
Sep 26 rainbow trout, 2,100 fish
May 2 rainbow trout, 5,392 fish
Apr 22 rainbow trout, 210 fish
Apr 1 rainbow trout, 405 fish

20218 stockings · 9,074 fish

Oct 15 rainbow trout, 250 fish
Oct 8 rainbow trout, 250 fish
Oct 1 rainbow trout, 250 fish
Sep 28 rainbow trout, 400 fish
Sep 27 rainbow trout, 1,700 fish
Sep 24 rainbow trout, 250 fish
Apr 6 rainbow trout, 5,369 fish
Apr 2 rainbow trout, 605 fish

202010 stockings · 9,220 fish

Oct 6 rainbow trout, 250 fish
Oct 5 rainbow trout, 250 fish
Oct 2 rainbow trout, 250 fish
Oct 1 rainbow trout, 250 fish
Sep 29 rainbow trout, 2,100 fish
May 18 rainbow trout, 150 fish
Apr 20 rainbow trout, 5,370 fish
Apr 13 rainbow trout, 200 fish
Apr 5 rainbow trout, 200 fish
Apr 4 rainbow trout, 200 fish

20196 stockings · 9,075 fish

Sep 30 rainbow trout, 2,100 fish
Sep 26 rainbow trout, 500 fish
Sep 25 rainbow trout, 500 fish
May 1 rainbow trout, 5,367 fish
Apr 23 rainbow trout, 8 fish
Mar 30 rainbow trout, 600 fish

20185 stockings · 9,115 fish

Oct 4 rainbow trout, 2,100 fish
Oct 1 rainbow trout, 1,000 fish
May 1 rainbow trout, 5,360 fish
Apr 14 rainbow trout, 155 fish
Mar 24 rainbow trout, 500 fish

20174 stockings · 9,070 fish

Oct 4 rainbow trout, 2,100 fish
Oct 3 rainbow trout, 1,000 fish
Week of Apr 11 rainbow trout, 5,360 fish
Mar 18 rainbow trout, 610 fish

20162 stockings · 3,000 fish

Oct 3 rainbow trout, 2,000 fish
Sep 30 rainbow trout, 1,000 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 Nahwatzel Lake?

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

Directions Larger map Washington fishing regulations

Stocked waters near Nahwatzel Lake

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Isabella Lakelake · 11 mistocked Oct 5, 2026
Lake Kokaneelake · 13 mistocked Sep 1, 2026
Lake Standstilllake · 14 mistocked Apr 11, 2019
Lake Limericklake · 14 mistocked Apr 20, 2026
Pine Lakelake · 15 mistocked Jul 4, 2026

All stocked waters in Mason County Stocked this week in Washington

Questions about Nahwatzel Lake

When was Nahwatzel Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Oct 6, 2026 (rainbow trout, 1,000 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
How often is Nahwatzel Lake stocked?: Stocked 6 times in 2026, mostly in April, usually on Wednesdays, about every 13 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April and September to October.
Is Nahwatzel Lake stocked often?: Number 4 of 55 stocked waters in Mason County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 97% of Washington waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Nahwatzel Lake?: Rainbow trout (69 stockings, 94,923 fish).