Shuksan Lake trout stocking
Whatcom County, Washington · lake · about 3,676 ft elevation
Shuksan Lake was last stocked 16 months ago (Jul 12, 2025). We have 2 stockings on record since Jul 28, 2019. Species stocked: cutthroat trout.
- Number 19 of 34 stocked waters in Whatcom County by stocking days.
- Stocked less often than most Washington waters on our record.
River conditions
Nearest USGS gage: BAKER RIVER AB BLUM CREEK NEAR CONCRETE, WA (3 km away, on a different stream or lake).
- Flow
- 824 cfs
- much higher than usual for the last six weeks
- Gage height
- 8.15 ft
Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.
Weather at Shuksan Lake
- Today42°FChance Rain And Snow then Partly Sunny28% rain · wind 2 to 6 mph
- Tonight39°FMostly Cloudy then Chance Rain And Snow45% rain · wind 3 to 7 mph
- Friday46°FRain And Snow100% rain · wind 6 mph
- Friday Night42°FLight Rain90% rain · wind 5 mph
- Saturday48°FLight Rain Likely60% rain · wind 5 mph
- Saturday Night40°FRain then Slight Chance T-storms97% rain · wind 5 to 13 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cutthroat trout | 2 | 300 | 150 |
Stocking history
20251 stocking · 150 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jul 12Latest Saturday | Cutthroat trout | 150 | 2176 days | Arlington Hatchery |
20191 stocking · 150 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jul 28 Sunday | Cutthroat trout | 150 | 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 Shuksan Lake?
Whatcom County, Washington. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near Shuksan Lake
- Lake Annlake · 5 mistocked Sep 9, 2023
- Watson Lakeslake · 7 mistocked Jul 29, 2025
- Stilwell Lakelake · 12 mistocked Aug 6, 2022
- Vogler Lakelake · 17 mistocked Mar 31, 2026
- Church Lakelake · 17 mistocked Oct 1, 2025
- Grandy Lakelake · 18 mistocked May 7, 2026
- Gorge Lakelake · 18 mistocked Oct 27, 2025
- Diablo Lakelake · 21 mistocked Oct 27, 2025
All stocked waters in Whatcom CountyStocked this week in Washington
Questions about Shuksan Lake
- When was Shuksan Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Jul 12, 2025 (cutthroat trout, 150 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
- Is Shuksan Lake stocked often?
- Number 19 of 34 stocked waters in Whatcom 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 Shuksan Lake?
- Cutthroat trout (2 stockings, 300 fish).