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Palmer Lake trout stocking

Okanogan County, Washington · lake · about 1,148 ft elevation

Palmer Lake was last stocked 5 months ago (Jun 3, 2026). We have 14 stockings on record since Apr 2, 2018, 1 in the last 12 months (245,891 fish). Most stockings come in April and June. Species stocked: kokanee.

Last stocked
5 months ago
Jun 3, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
1 stocking
245,891 fish
On record
14 stockings
since Apr 2, 2018
  • Number 35 of 84 stocked waters in Okanogan County by stocking days.
  • Stocked more often than 73% of Washington waters on our record.

Weather at Palmer Lake

  • Tonight
    38°F
    Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Cloudy
    24% rain · wind 1 to 12 mph
  • Saturday
    55°F
    Mostly Cloudy
    4% rain · wind 1 to 7 mph
  • Saturday Night
    43°F
    Chance Light Rain
    50% rain · wind 9 mph
  • Sunday
    57°F
    Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
    21% rain · wind 6 to 13 mph
  • Sunday Night
    36°F
    Partly Cloudy
    1% rain · wind 1 to 6 mph
  • Monday
    52°F
    Partly Sunny
    14% rain · wind 1 to 5 mph

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

When is Palmer Lake stocked?

Most stockings come in April and June. Stocked 3 times in 2025, mostly in May.

By month, all years

JanFebMarApr: 6 stockings6AprMay: 3 stockings3MayJun: 4 stockings4JunJulAugSep: 1 stocking1SepOctNovDec
Stockings of Palmer Lake by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

Year by year

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
20261
20253
20241
202321
20221
20212
20201
20191

What is stocked

SpeciesStockingsFishFish per stocking
Kokanee141,033,92473,852

Stocking history

20261 stocking · 245,891 fish
DateSpeciesFishSince previousHatchery
Jun 3Latest
Wednesday
Kokanee
245,891
831 lb
55 weeksOmak Hatchery
20253 stockings · 185,075 fish
DateSpeciesFishSince previousHatchery
May 14
Wednesday
Kokanee
43,886
160 lb
1 dayOmak Hatchery
May 13
Tuesday
Kokanee
78,474
287 lb
1 dayOmak Hatchery
May 12
Monday
Kokanee
62,715
228 lb
49 weeksOmak Hatchery
20241 stocking · 163,000 fish
DateSpeciesFishSince previousHatchery
Jun 3
Monday
Kokanee
163,000
576 lb
257 daysOmak Hatchery
20233 stockings · 202,000 fish
  • Sep 20 kokanee, 42,000 fish
  • Jun 13 kokanee, 126,252 fish
  • Jun 12 kokanee, 33,748 fish
20221 stocking · 21,213 fish
  • Apr 14 kokanee, 21,213 fish
20212 stockings · 46,275 fish
  • Apr 21 kokanee, 16,705 fish
  • Apr 12 kokanee, 29,570 fish
20201 stocking · 37,000 fish
  • Apr 21 kokanee, 37,000 fish
20191 stocking · 75,000 fish
  • Apr 8 kokanee, 75,000 fish
20181 stocking · 58,470 fish
  • Apr 2 kokanee, 58,470 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 Palmer Lake?

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

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Stocked waters near Palmer Lake

All stocked waters in Okanogan CountyStocked this week in Washington

Questions about Palmer Lake

When was Palmer Lake last stocked?
The latest reported stocking was Jun 3, 2026 (kokanee, 245,891 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
How often is Palmer Lake stocked?
Stocked 3 times in 2025, mostly in May. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April and June.
Is Palmer Lake stocked often?
Number 35 of 84 stocked waters in Okanogan County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 73% of Washington waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Palmer Lake?
Kokanee (14 stockings, 1,033,924 fish).