Ridley Lake trout stocking
Whatcom County, Washington · lake · about 3,148 ft elevation
Ridley Lake was last stocked 40 months ago (Jul 24, 2023). We have 2 stockings on record since Nov 12, 2017. Species stocked: rainbow trout.
Last stocked
40 months ago
Jul 24, 2023
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
0 stockings
On record
2 stockings
since Nov 12, 2017
- Number 19 of 34 stocked waters in Whatcom County by stocking days.
- Stocked less often than most Washington waters on our record.
Weather at Ridley Lake
- Today52°FMostly Sunny4% rain · wind 3 mph
- Tonight38°FLight Rain88% rain · wind 5 to 8 mph
- Thursday44°FSlight Chance Rain And Snow then Partly Sunny16% rain · wind 6 mph
- Thursday Night38°FLight Rain88% rain · wind 3 to 12 mph
- Friday45°FRain And Snow88% rain · wind 3 to 10 mph
- Friday Night40°FLight Rain Likely70% rain · wind 5 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 2 | 640 | 320 |
Stocking history
20231 stocking · 320 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jul 24Latest Monday | Rainbow trout | 320 1 lb | 2080 days | Arlington Hatchery |
20171 stocking · 320 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nov 12 Sunday | Rainbow trout | 320 | Marblemount 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 Ridley Lake?
Whatcom County, Washington. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near Ridley Lake
- Willow Lakelake · 1 mistocked Jul 24, 2023
- Hopkins Lakelake · 12 mistocked Sep 25, 2021
- Frosty Lakelake · 13 mistocked Sep 6, 2025
- Diablo Lakelake · 17 mistocked Oct 27, 2025
- Gorge Lakelake · 19 mistocked Oct 27, 2025
- Lake Dorislake · 22 mistocked Sep 7, 2020
All stocked waters in Whatcom CountyStocked this week in Washington
Questions about Ridley Lake
- When was Ridley Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Jul 24, 2023 (rainbow trout, 320 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
- Is Ridley Lake stocked often?
- Number 19 of 34 stocked waters in Whatcom 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 Ridley Lake?
- Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 640 fish).