Rat Lake trout stocking
Okanogan County, Washington · lake
Rat Lake was last stocked 10 days ago (Sep 15, 2026). We have 7 stockings on record since May 21, 2025, 3 in the last 12 months (7,500 fish). Most stockings come in May and September. Species stocked: rainbow trout, brown trout, tiger trout.
Last stocked
10 days ago
Sep 15, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
3 stockings
7,500 fish
On record
7 stockings
since May 21, 2025
When is Rat Lake stocked?
Most stockings come in May and September. Stocked 3 times in 2026, usually on Tuesdays, about every 76 days.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 3 | 6,000 | 2,000 | |
| Brown trout | 2 | 4,000 | 2,000 | |
| Tiger trout | 2 | 4,500 | 2,250 |
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Fish | Pounds | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | Brown trout | 1,500 | 600 | Chelan Hatchery |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 2,000 | 31 | Omak Hatchery |
| May 26, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 2,000 | 40 | Chelan Hatchery |
| May 26, 2026 | Tiger trout | 2,000 | 95 | Chelan Hatchery |
| Sep 9, 2025 | Brown trout | 2,500 | 962 | Chelan Hatchery |
| May 28, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 2,000 | 27 | Omak Hatchery |
| May 21, 2025 | Tiger trout | 2,500 | 63 | Chelan 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.
Other stocked waters in Okanogan County
- Molson Lakelakestocked Sep 18, 2026
- Sidley Lakelakestocked Sep 18, 2026
- Aeneas Lakelakestocked Sep 17, 2026
- Blue Lakelakestocked Sep 17, 2026
- Bonaparte Lakelakestocked Sep 17, 2026
- Leader Lakelakestocked Sep 16, 2026
- Patterson Lakelakestocked Sep 16, 2026
- Lyman Lakelakestocked Aug 19, 2026
All stocked waters in Okanogan CountyStocked this week in Washington
Questions about Rat Lake
- When was Rat Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Sep 15, 2026 (brown trout, 1,500 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
- How often is Rat Lake stocked?
- Stocked 3 times in 2026, usually on Tuesdays, about every 76 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May and September.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Rat Lake?
- Rainbow trout (3 stockings, 6,000 fish); Brown trout (2 stockings, 4,000 fish); Tiger trout (2 stockings, 4,500 fish).