When was North Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Jul 9, 2026 (cutthroat trout and rainbow trout, 600 fish), according to Washington agency reports.

How often is North Lake stocked?

It was stocked once in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in August.

Is North Lake stocked often?

Number 48 of 127 stocked waters in Snohomish 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 North Lake?

Cutthroat trout (3 stockings, 900 fish); Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 600 fish).

How warm is the water near North Lake?

The nearest USGS gage read 45°F on Nov 9. Trout are active but slower; fishing picks up as the water warms through the day.

North Lake trout stocking

Snohomish County, Washington · lake · about 4,162 ft elevation

North Lake was last stocked 4 months ago (Jul 9, 2026). We have 3 stockings on record since Aug 24, 2018, 1 in the last 12 months (600 fish). Most stockings come in August. Species stocked: cutthroat trout, rainbow trout.

Last stocked

4 months ago

Jul 9, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

1 stocking

600 fish

Water temperature

45°F

Cool for trout

Number 48 of 127 stocked waters in Snohomish County by stocking days.
Stocked about as often as a typical Washington water on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: SAUK RIVER AB WHITE CHUCK RIVER NR DARRINGTON, WA (5 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Water temperature: 45°F
Flow: 815 cfs; much higher than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height: 3.51 ft

Cool for trout. Trout are active but slower; fishing picks up as the water warms through the day.

Water temperature (daily high), last six weeks (°F), daily. Latest: 46 °F on Nov 8. The green band is the ideal range for trout.

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 735 cfs on Nov 7.

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 8:15 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at North Lake

Tonight
34°F
Cloudy
10% rain · wind 7 to 12 mph
Monday
42°F
Mostly Cloudy then Light Rain
100% rain · wind 5 to 13 mph
Monday Night
38°F
Light Rain
100% rain · wind 7 to 17 mph
Tuesday
46°F
Rain And Snow
100% rain · wind 5 to 12 mph
Tuesday Night
42°F
Light Rain
95% rain · wind 9 to 16 mph
Veterans Day
50°F
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy
24% rain · wind 2 to 15 mph

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

When is North Lake stocked?

Most stockings come in August.

By month, all years

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

Year by year

	Jul	Aug
2026	1
2022		1
2018		1

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking
Cutthroat trout	3	900	300
Rainbow trout	2	600	300

Stocking history

20261 stocking · 600 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous	Hatchery
Jul 9Latest Thursday	Cutthroat troutRainbow trout	600 2 lb	1413 days	Arlington Hatchery

20221 stocking · 300 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous	Hatchery
Aug 26 Friday	Cutthroat trout	300 1 lb	209 weeks	Arlington Hatchery

20181 stocking · 600 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous	Hatchery
Aug 24 Friday	Cutthroat troutRainbow trout	600 2 lb		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 North Lake?

Snohomish 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 North Lake

Independence Lakelake · 1 mistocked Jun 17, 2026
Pass Lakelake · 1 mistocked Sep 25, 2026
Peek-A-Boo Lakelake · 2 mistocked Sep 3, 2026
South Lakelake · 3 mistocked Sep 18, 2026
Kelcema Lakelake · 4 mistocked Jul 21, 2018
Thornton Lakelake · 7 mistocked Oct 9, 2022
White Chuck Lakeslake · 8 mistocked Aug 27, 2023
Round Lakelake · 10 mistocked Sep 9, 2024

All stocked waters in Snohomish County Stocked this week in Washington

Questions about North Lake

When was North Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Jul 9, 2026 (cutthroat trout and rainbow trout, 600 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
How often is North Lake stocked?: It was stocked once in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in August.
Is North Lake stocked often?: Number 48 of 127 stocked waters in Snohomish 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 North Lake?: Cutthroat trout (3 stockings, 900 fish); Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 600 fish).
How warm is the water near North Lake?: The nearest USGS gage read 45°F on Nov 9. Trout are active but slower; fishing picks up as the water warms through the day.