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Panhandle Lake trout stocking

Mason County, Washington · lake · about 398 ft elevation

Panhandle Lake was last stocked 5 months ago (Jun 8, 2026). We have 10 stockings on record since Jun 1, 2017, 2 in the last 12 months (815 fish). Most stockings come in June. Species stocked: rainbow trout.

Last stocked
5 months ago
Jun 8, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
2 stockings
815 fish
On record
10 stockings
since Jun 1, 2017
  • Number 29 of 55 stocked waters in Mason County by stocking days.
  • Stocked about as often as a typical Washington water on our record.

Weather at Panhandle Lake

  • This Afternoon
    58°F
    Light Rain
    85% rain · wind 2 mph
  • Tonight
    44°F
    Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy
    100% rain · wind 1 to 7 mph
  • Thursday
    57°F
    Partly Sunny
    7% rain · wind 1 to 5 mph
  • Thursday Night
    42°F
    Cloudy then Light Rain
    90% rain · wind 1 mph
  • Friday
    54°F
    Light Rain
    96% rain · wind 3 mph
  • Friday Night
    46°F
    Light Rain
    80% rain · wind 3 mph

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

When is Panhandle Lake stocked?

Most stockings come in June.

By month, all years

JanFebMarAprMay: 3 stockings3MayJun: 7 stockings7JunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Stockings of Panhandle Lake by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

Year by year

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
202611
202511
20241
20231
20221
20191
20181
20171

What is stocked

SpeciesStockingsFishFish per stocking
Rainbow trout105,706571

Stocking history

20262 stockings · 815 fish
DateSpeciesFishSince previousHatchery
Jun 8Latest
Monday
Rainbow trout
155
105 lb
17 daysEells Springs
May 22
Friday
Rainbow trout
660
361 lb
354 daysEells Springs
20252 stockings · 815 fish
DateSpeciesFishSince previousHatchery
Jun 2
Monday
Rainbow trout
200
121 lb
10 daysEells Springs
May 23
Friday
Rainbow trout
615
387 lb
51 weeksEells Springs
20241 stocking · 603 fish
DateSpeciesFishSince previousHatchery
May 31
Friday
Rainbow trout
603
301 lb
52 weeksEells Springs
20231 stocking · 1,005 fish
  • Jun 2 rainbow trout, 1,005 fish
20221 stocking · 607 fish
  • Jun 16 rainbow trout, 607 fish
20191 stocking · 651 fish
  • Jun 14 rainbow trout, 651 fish
20181 stocking · 605 fish
  • Jun 8 rainbow trout, 605 fish
20171 stocking · 605 fish
  • Jun 1 rainbow trout, 605 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 Panhandle Lake?

Mason 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 Panhandle Lake

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Questions about Panhandle Lake

When was Panhandle Lake last stocked?
The latest reported stocking was Jun 8, 2026 (rainbow trout, 155 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
How often is Panhandle Lake stocked?
It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in June.
Is Panhandle Lake stocked often?
Number 29 of 55 stocked waters in Mason 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 Panhandle Lake?
Rainbow trout (10 stockings, 5,706 fish).