Silver Nail Lake trout stocking
Okanogan County, Washington · lake · about 993 ft elevation
Silver Nail Lake was last stocked 76 months ago (Jun 24, 2020). We have 7 stockings on record since May 16, 2017. Most stockings come in June. Species stocked: rainbow trout.
- Number 50 of 84 stocked waters in Okanogan County by stocking days.
- Stocked about as often as a typical Washington water on our record.
River conditions
Nearest USGS gage: OSOYOOS LAKE NEAR OROVILLE, WA (5 km away, on a different stream or lake).
- Water temperature
- 66°F
Warm for trout. Getting warm for trout. Fish early in the morning and land fish quickly.
Latest reading Sep 29, 2026, 3:15 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.
Weather at Silver Nail Lake
- Tonight49°FCloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers17% rain · wind 8 mph
- Tuesday63°FSlight Chance Rain Showers23% rain · wind 8 to 13 mph
- Tuesday Night44°FPartly Cloudy9% rain · wind 3 to 8 mph
- Wednesday66°FSunny1% rain · wind 6 mph
- Wednesday Night48°FMostly Cloudy3% rain · wind 3 mph
- Thursday67°FPartly Sunny5% rain · wind 3 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Silver Nail Lake stocked?
Most stockings come in June.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 7 | 2,374 | 339 |
Stocking history
20202 stockings · 550 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 24Latest Wednesday | Rainbow trout | 400 6 lb | 8 weeks | Omak Hatchery |
Apr 29 Wednesday | Rainbow trout | 150 64 lb | 328 days | Wells Hatchery |
20192 stockings · 674 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 6 Thursday | Rainbow trout | 593 8 lb | 43 days | Omak Hatchery |
Apr 24 Wednesday | Rainbow trout | 81 44 lb | 46 weeks | Wells Hatchery |
20181 stocking · 500 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 6 Wednesday | Rainbow trout | 500 12 lb | 352 days | Omak Hatchery |
20172 stockings · 650 fish
- Jun 19 rainbow trout, 500 fish
- May 16 rainbow trout, 150 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 Silver Nail Lake?
Okanogan County, Washington. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near Silver Nail Lake
- Blue Lakelake · 6 mistocked Jun 26, 2026
- Wannacut Lakelake · 8 mistocked Apr 22, 2026
- Palmer Lakelake · 10 mistocked Jun 3, 2026
- Sidley Lakelake · 11 mistocked Sep 18, 2026
- Molson Lakelake · 12 mistocked Sep 18, 2026
- Chopaka Lakelake · 12 mistocked Jul 1, 2026
- Washburn Lakelake · 12 mistocked May 18, 2026
- Spectacle Lakelake · 13 mistocked May 26, 2026
All stocked waters in Okanogan CountyStocked this week in Washington
Questions about Silver Nail Lake
- When was Silver Nail Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Jun 24, 2020 (rainbow trout, 400 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
- How often is Silver Nail Lake stocked?
- Across all years on record, most stockings come in June.
- Is Silver Nail Lake stocked often?
- Number 50 of 84 stocked waters in Okanogan County by stocking days. Stocked about as often as a typical Washington water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Silver Nail Lake?
- Rainbow trout (7 stockings, 2,374 fish).
- How warm is the water near Silver Nail Lake?
- The nearest USGS gage read 66°F on Sep 29. Getting warm for trout. Fish early in the morning and land fish quickly.