Shady Lake trout stocking
King County, Washington · lake · about 510 ft elevation
Shady Lake was last stocked 7 months ago (Apr 6, 2026). We have 11 stockings on record since Mar 21, 2017, 1 in the last 12 months (4,500 fish). Most stockings come in April. Species stocked: rainbow trout.
- Number 24 of 194 stocked waters in King County by stocking days.
- Stocked more often than 68% of Washington waters on our record.
Weather at Shady Lake
- Tonight44°FMostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain31% rain · wind 3 mph
- Friday55°FLight Rain82% rain · wind 5 mph
- Friday Night48°FLight Rain Likely68% rain · wind 5 mph
- Saturday62°FMostly Cloudy then Light Rain76% rain · wind 3 mph
- Saturday Night46°FLight Rain100% rain · wind 2 to 14 mph
- Sunday54°FLight Rain Likely60% rain · wind 2 to 13 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Shady Lake stocked?
Most stockings come in April.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 11 | 38,450 | 3,495 |
Stocking history
20261 stocking · 4,500 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 6Latest Monday | Rainbow trout | 4,500 1,800 lb | 53 weeks | Puyallup Hatchery |
20251 stocking · 3,200 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mar 31 Monday | Rainbow trout | 3,200 1,778 lb | 50 weeks | Puyallup Hatchery |
20241 stocking · 3,400 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 15 Monday | Rainbow trout | 3,400 1,360 lb | 369 days | Puyallup Hatchery |
20231 stocking · 3,900 fish
- Apr 12 rainbow trout, 3,900 fish
20221 stocking · 3,000 fish
- Apr 1 rainbow trout, 3,000 fish
20211 stocking · 3,400 fish
- Apr 5 rainbow trout, 3,400 fish
20202 stockings · 6,800 fish
- Apr 22 rainbow trout, 3,400 fish
- Apr 21 rainbow trout, 3,400 fish
20191 stocking · 3,450 fish
- Apr 23 rainbow trout, 3,450 fish
20181 stocking · 3,400 fish
- Apr 10 rainbow trout, 3,400 fish
20171 stocking · 3,400 fish
- Mar 21 rainbow trout, 3,400 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 Shady Lake?
King County, Washington. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near Shady Lake
- Lake Desirelake · 1 mistocked Oct 15, 2026
- Spring Lakelake · 1 mistocked May 5, 2026
- Shadow Lakelake · 2 mistocked May 15, 2026
- Wilderness Lakelake · 5 mistocked Apr 13, 2026
- Lake Meridianlake · 5 mistocked Oct 20, 2026
- Lake Wa Nplake · 7 mistocked Jun 1, 2019
- Lake Mortonlake · 7 mistocked Apr 1, 2026
- Lake Borenlake · 8 mistocked May 26, 2026
All stocked waters in King CountyStocked this week in Washington
Questions about Shady Lake
- When was Shady Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Apr 6, 2026 (rainbow trout, 4,500 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
- How often is Shady Lake stocked?
- It was stocked once in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.
- Is Shady Lake stocked often?
- Number 24 of 194 stocked waters in King County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 68% of Washington waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Shady Lake?
- Rainbow trout (11 stockings, 38,450 fish).