Sheepherder Lake trout stocking
Yakima County, Washington · lake · about 4,911 ft elevation
Sheepherder Lake was last stocked 61 months ago (Sep 25, 2021). We have 1 stocking on record since Sep 25, 2021. Species stocked: cutthroat trout.
Last stocked
61 months ago
Sep 25, 2021
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
0 stockings
On record
1 stocking
since Sep 25, 2021
- Number 69 of 77 stocked waters in Yakima County by stocking days.
- Stocked less often than most Washington waters on our record.
Weather at Sheepherder Lake
- Tonight40°FMostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers35% rain · wind 5 to 12 mph
- Tuesday50°FRain Showers Likely60% rain · wind 8 to 12 mph
- Tuesday Night38°FRain Showers Likely60% rain · wind 8 to 14 mph
- Wednesday54°FMostly Sunny2% rain · wind 2 to 8 mph
- Wednesday Night40°FPartly Cloudy7% rain · wind 2 to 7 mph
- Thursday58°FMostly Sunny8% rain · wind 2 to 6 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cutthroat trout | 1 | 270 | 270 |
Stocking history
20211 stocking · 270 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|
Sep 25Latest Saturday | Cutthroat trout | 270 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 Sheepherder Lake?
Yakima County, Washington. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near Sheepherder Lake
- Lake Basinlake · 4 mistocked Aug 30, 2025
- Quinn Lakelake · 7 mistocked Jul 16, 2025
- Bumping Lakelake · 9 mistocked Aug 31, 2026
- Forest Lakelake · 10 mistocked Jul 23, 2024
- Cedar Lakelake · 10 mistocked Aug 7, 2023
- Flat Iron Lakelake · 10 mistocked Jul 11, 2024
- Richmond Lakelake · 11 mistocked Jul 14, 2019
- Swamp Lakelake · 11 mistocked Jul 5, 2023
All stocked waters in Yakima CountyStocked this week in Washington
Questions about Sheepherder Lake
- When was Sheepherder Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Sep 25, 2021 (cutthroat trout, 270 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
- Is Sheepherder Lake stocked often?
- Number 69 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 Sheepherder Lake?
- Cutthroat trout (1 stocking, 270 fish).