When was Scout Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Jun 30, 2024 (rainbow trout, 230 fish), according to Washington agency reports.

Is Scout Lake stocked often?

Number 94 of 194 stocked waters in King 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 Scout Lake?

Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 460 fish).

How warm is the water near Scout Lake?

The nearest USGS gage read 47°F on Sep 29. Trout are active but slower; fishing picks up as the water warms through the day.

Scout Lake trout stocking

King County, Washington · lake · about 3,888 ft elevation

Scout Lake was last stocked 27 months ago (Jun 30, 2024). We have 2 stockings on record since Jul 12, 2020. Species stocked: rainbow trout.

Last stocked

27 months ago

Jun 30, 2024

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

0 stockings

Water temperature

47°F

Cool for trout

Number 94 of 194 stocked waters in King County by stocking days.
Stocked less often than most Washington waters on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: CEDAR RIVER BELOW BEAR CREEK NEAR CEDAR FALLS, WA (4 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Water temperature: 47°F
Flow: 13 cfs; about normal for the last six weeks
Gage height: 0.90 ft

Cool for trout. Trout are active but slower; fishing picks up as the water warms through the day.

Water temperature (daily high), last six weeks (°F), daily. Latest: 48 °F on Sep 27. The green band is the ideal range for trout.

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 14 cfs on Sep 27.

Latest reading Sep 29, 2026, 3:15 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Scout Lake

Tonight
44°F
Mostly Cloudy then Light Rain
78% rain · wind 2 to 7 mph
Tuesday
47°F
Rain
96% rain · wind 8 mph
Tuesday Night
40°F
Rain
90% rain · wind 2 to 10 mph
Wednesday
52°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
3% rain · wind 3 mph
Wednesday Night
43°F
Partly Cloudy
9% rain · wind 0 to 3 mph
Thursday
56°F
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
15% 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	460	230

Stocking history

20241 stocking · 230 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous	Hatchery
Jun 30Latest Sunday	Rainbow trout	230	207 weeks	Tokul Cr Hatchery

20201 stocking · 230 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous	Hatchery
Jul 12 Sunday	Rainbow trout	230		Tokul Cr 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 Scout Lake?

King 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 Scout Lake

Mirror Lakelake · 3 mistocked Aug 28, 2026
Twilight Lakelake · 3 mistocked Jul 31, 2026
Frog Lakelake · 4 mistocked Jul 12, 2025
Rockdale Lakelake · 4 mistocked Oct 14, 2025
Talapus Lakelake · 4 mistocked Sep 27, 2020
Divide Lakelake · 5 mistocked Jul 23, 2025
Crystal Lakelake · 5 mistocked Oct 5, 2024
Denny Lakelake · 5 mistocked Oct 5, 2022

All stocked waters in King County Stocked this week in Washington

Questions about Scout Lake

When was Scout Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Jun 30, 2024 (rainbow trout, 230 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
Is Scout Lake stocked often?: Number 94 of 194 stocked waters in King 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 Scout Lake?: Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 460 fish).
How warm is the water near Scout Lake?: The nearest USGS gage read 47°F on Sep 29. Trout are active but slower; fishing picks up as the water warms through the day.