When was Opal Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Aug 3, 2025 (rainbow trout, 70 fish), according to Washington agency reports.

Is Opal Lake stocked often?

Number 41 of 58 stocked waters in Kittitas County by stocking days. Stocked less often than most Washington waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Opal Lake?

Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 140 fish).

Opal Lake trout stocking

Kittitas County, Washington · lake · about 6,001 ft elevation

Opal Lake was last stocked 15 months ago (Aug 3, 2025). We have 2 stockings on record since Aug 8, 2019. Species stocked: rainbow trout.

Last stocked

15 months ago

Aug 3, 2025

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

0 stockings

On record

2 stockings

since Aug 8, 2019

Number 41 of 58 stocked waters in Kittitas County by stocking days.
Stocked less often than most Washington waters on our record.

Weather at Opal Lake

Today
43°F
Mostly Sunny
9% rain · wind 3 mph
Tonight
32°F
Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Rain And Snow Showers
94% rain · wind 2 to 7 mph
Thursday
36°F
Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy
38% rain · wind 2 to 8 mph
Thursday Night
31°F
Mostly Cloudy then Snow Showers Likely
60% rain · wind 3 mph
Friday
38°F
Snow Showers Likely then Rain And Snow Showers Likely
68% rain · wind 2 mph
Friday Night
37°F
Rain Showers Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers
68% rain · wind 3 mph

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

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking
Rainbow trout	2	140	70

Stocking history

20251 stocking · 70 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous	Hatchery
Aug 3Latest Sunday	Rainbow trout	70	2187 days	Tokul Cr Hatchery

20191 stocking · 70 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous	Hatchery
Aug 8 Thursday	Rainbow trout	70		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 Opal Lake?

Kittitas 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 Opal Lake

Diamond Lakelake · 4 mistocked Jul 28, 2023
Cooper Lakelake · 5 mistocked May 26, 2026
Spirit Lakelake · 6 mistocked Oct 2, 2021
Little Joe Lakelake · 6 mistocked Aug 28, 2021
Deer Lakes (1)lake · 6 mistocked Jul 7, 2026
Ingalls Lakelake · 7 mistocked Aug 22, 2025
French Potholes (1)8 mistocked Jul 25, 2026
Peggys Pondpond · 8 mistocked Sep 7, 2023

All stocked waters in Kittitas County Stocked this week in Washington

Questions about Opal Lake

When was Opal Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Aug 3, 2025 (rainbow trout, 70 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
Is Opal Lake stocked often?: Number 41 of 58 stocked waters in Kittitas County by stocking days. Stocked less often than most Washington waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Opal Lake?: Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 140 fish).