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Potter Lake trout stocking

Stevens County, Washington · lake · about 2,424 ft elevation

Potter Lake was last stocked 7 months ago (Mar 30, 2026). We have 6 stockings on record since Apr 13, 2018, 1 in the last 12 months (500 fish). Most stockings come in April. Species stocked: rainbow trout.

Last stocked
7 months ago
Mar 30, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
1 stocking
500 fish
On record
6 stockings
since Apr 13, 2018
  • Number 28 of 34 stocked waters in Stevens County by stocking days.
  • Stocked about as often as a typical Washington water on our record.

Weather at Potter Lake

  • Overnight
    35°F
    Areas Of Fog
    3% rain · wind 0 mph
  • Saturday
    49°F
    Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
    3% rain · wind 1 mph
  • Saturday Night
    36°F
    Light Rain Likely
    57% rain · wind 1 to 9 mph
  • Sunday
    51°F
    Mostly Cloudy
    8% rain · wind 6 to 16 mph
  • Sunday Night
    30°F
    Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Freezing Fog
    wind 0 to 6 mph
  • Monday
    45°F
    Areas Of Freezing Fog then Chance Light Rain
    43% rain · wind 0 mph

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

When is Potter Lake stocked?

Most stockings come in April.

By month, all years

JanFebMar: 1 stocking1MarApr: 5 stockings5AprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Stockings of Potter Lake by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

Year by year

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
20261
20251
20241
20231
20221
20181

What is stocked

SpeciesStockingsFishFish per stocking
Rainbow trout63,098516

Stocking history

20261 stocking · 500 fish
DateSpeciesFishSince previousHatchery
Mar 30Latest
Monday
Rainbow trout
500
125 lb
361 daysFord Hatchery
20251 stocking · 500 fish
DateSpeciesFishSince previousHatchery
Apr 3
Thursday
Rainbow trout
500
125 lb
363 daysFord Hatchery
20241 stocking · 500 fish
DateSpeciesFishSince previousHatchery
Apr 5
Friday
Rainbow trout
500
135 lb
352 daysFord Hatchery
20231 stocking · 580 fish
  • Apr 19 rainbow trout, 580 fish
20221 stocking · 518 fish
  • Apr 14 rainbow trout, 518 fish
20181 stocking · 500 fish
  • Apr 13 rainbow trout, 500 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 Potter Lake?

Stevens 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 Potter Lake

All stocked waters in Stevens CountyStocked this week in Washington

Questions about Potter Lake

When was Potter Lake last stocked?
The latest reported stocking was Mar 30, 2026 (rainbow trout, 500 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
How often is Potter Lake stocked?
It was stocked once in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.
Is Potter Lake stocked often?
Number 28 of 34 stocked waters in Stevens 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 Potter Lake?
Rainbow trout (6 stockings, 3,098 fish).