When was Samish Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Oct 23, 2026 (kokanee, 68,333 fish), according to Washington agency reports.

How often is Samish Lake stocked?

Stocked 4 times in 2019, usually on Fridays, about every 38 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in October.

Is Samish Lake stocked often?

Number 5 of 34 stocked waters in Whatcom County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 79% of Washington waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Samish Lake?

Kokanee (19 stockings, 1,117,805 fish).

Samish Lake trout stocking

Whatcom County, Washington · lake · about 272 ft elevation

Samish Lake was last stocked 2 weeks ago (Oct 23, 2026). We have 19 stockings on record since Oct 13, 2016, 2 in the last 12 months (140,576 fish). Most stockings come in October. Species stocked: kokanee.

Last stocked

2 weeks ago

Oct 23, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

2 stockings

140,576 fish

On record

19 stockings

since Oct 13, 2016

Number 5 of 34 stocked waters in Whatcom County by stocking days.
Stocked more often than 79% of Washington waters on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: BRANNIAN CREEK AT S BAY DR NR WICKERSHAM, WA (8 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Flow: 3 cfs; about normal for the last six weeks
Gage height: 5.80 ft

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 3 cfs on Nov 7.

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 8:15 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Samish Lake

Tonight
38°F
Mostly Cloudy
5% rain · wind 2 mph
Monday
57°F
Mostly Cloudy then Light Rain
93% rain · wind 2 to 6 mph
Monday Night
45°F
Light Rain
97% rain · wind 7 mph
Tuesday
57°F
Light Rain
97% rain · wind 7 to 10 mph
Tuesday Night
50°F
Light Rain
95% rain · wind 13 mph
Veterans Day
66°F
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy
15% rain · wind 5 to 12 mph

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

When is Samish Lake stocked?

Most stockings come in October. Stocked 4 times in 2019, usually on Fridays, about every 38 days.

By month, all years

Stockings of Samish Lake by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

Year by year

	Feb	Apr	May	Oct	Nov	Dec
2026				1
2025					1
2024					1
2023				1
2022	1			1
2021				1
2020				1
2019		1	1	1		1

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking
Kokanee	19	1,117,805	58,832

Stocking history

20261 stocking · 68,333 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous	Hatchery
Oct 23Latest Friday · 2 weeks ago	Kokanee	68,333 621 lb	347 days	Kendall Cr Hatchery

20251 stocking · 72,243 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous	Hatchery
Nov 10 Monday	Kokanee	72,243 745 lb	367 days	Kendall Cr Hatchery

20241 stocking · 70,250 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous	Hatchery
Nov 8 Friday	Kokanee	70,250 703 lb	389 days	Kendall Cr Hatchery

20231 stocking · 72,680 fish

Oct 16 kokanee, 72,680 fish

20222 stockings · 44,992 fish

Oct 27 kokanee, 44,812 fish
Feb 25 kokanee, 180 fish

20211 stocking · 72,545 fish

Oct 27 kokanee, 72,545 fish

20201 stocking · 85,740 fish

Oct 21 kokanee, 85,740 fish

20194 stockings · 393,967 fish

Dec 6 kokanee, 25,267 fish
Oct 29 kokanee, 68,500 fish
May 2 kokanee, 300,000 fish
Apr 5 kokanee, 200 fish

20182 stockings · 90,000 fish

Oct 4 kokanee, 60,000 fish
Oct 3 kokanee, 30,000 fish

20173 stockings · 60,355 fish

Nov 1 kokanee, 19,170 fish
Oct 31 kokanee, 40,900 fish
Mar 5 kokanee, 285 fish

20162 stockings · 86,700 fish

Oct 14 kokanee, 39,975 fish
Oct 13 kokanee, 46,725 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 Samish Lake?

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

Directions Larger map Washington fishing regulations

Stocked waters near Samish Lake

Cain Lakelake · 3 mistocked Apr 21, 2026
Pine Lakelake · 3 mistocked Jul 2, 2021
Cedar Lakelake · 3 mistocked Jul 3, 2021
Lake Paddenlake · 4 mistocked Apr 24, 2026
Lake Whatcomlake · 5 mistocked May 1, 2026
Whatcom Creekstream · 7 mistocked May 8, 2026
Toad Lakelake · 9 mistocked Apr 23, 2026
Squalicum Lakelake · 9 mistocked Apr 24, 2026

All stocked waters in Whatcom County Stocked this week in Washington

Questions about Samish Lake

When was Samish Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Oct 23, 2026 (kokanee, 68,333 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
How often is Samish Lake stocked?: Stocked 4 times in 2019, usually on Fridays, about every 38 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in October.
Is Samish Lake stocked often?: Number 5 of 34 stocked waters in Whatcom County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 79% of Washington waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Samish Lake?: Kokanee (19 stockings, 1,117,805 fish).