When was Root Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Jul 30, 2022 (rainbow trout, 638 fish), according to Washington agency reports.

Is Root Lake stocked often?

Number 58 of 77 stocked waters in Yakima 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 Root Lake?

Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 958 fish).

Root Lake trout stocking

Yakima County, Washington · lake · about 5,319 ft elevation

Root Lake was last stocked 51 months ago (Jul 30, 2022). We have 2 stockings on record since Jul 30, 2017. Species stocked: rainbow trout.

Last stocked

51 months ago

Jul 30, 2022

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

0 stockings

On record

2 stockings

since Jul 30, 2017

Number 58 of 77 stocked waters in Yakima County by stocking days.
Stocked less often than most Washington waters on our record.

Weather at Root Lake

Tonight
40°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
33% rain · wind 7 to 14 mph
Tuesday
46°F
Rain Showers Likely
66% rain · wind 8 to 14 mph
Tuesday Night
37°F
Rain Showers Likely
66% rain · wind 7 to 10 mph
Wednesday
54°F
Mostly Sunny
1% rain · wind 1 to 7 mph
Wednesday Night
41°F
Partly Cloudy
5% rain · wind 3 mph
Thursday
57°F
Mostly Sunny
6% rain · wind 3 mph

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

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking
Rainbow trout	2	958	479

Stocking history

20221 stocking · 638 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous	Hatchery
Jul 30Latest Saturday	Rainbow trout	638 2 lb	1826 days	Naches Hatchery

20171 stocking · 320 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous	Hatchery
Jul 30 Sunday	Rainbow trout	320 1 lb		Naches 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 Root Lake?

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

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Pear Lakelake · 5 mistocked Jun 26, 2020
Richmond Lakelake · 6 mistocked Jul 14, 2019
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All stocked waters in Yakima County Stocked this week in Washington

Questions about Root Lake

When was Root Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Jul 30, 2022 (rainbow trout, 638 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
Is Root Lake stocked often?: Number 58 of 77 stocked waters in Yakima 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 Root Lake?: Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 958 fish).