When was South Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Sep 18, 2026 (rainbow trout, 600 fish), according to Washington agency reports.

How often is South Lake stocked?

It was stocked once in the last 12 months.

Is South Lake stocked often?

Number 59 of 127 stocked waters in Snohomish 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 South Lake?

Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 1,200 fish).

How warm is the water near South Lake?

The nearest USGS gage read 45°F on Nov 9. Trout are active but slower; fishing picks up as the water warms through the day.

South Lake trout stocking

Snohomish County, Washington · lake · about 4,546 ft elevation

South Lake was last stocked 7 weeks ago (Sep 18, 2026). We have 2 stockings on record since Sep 8, 2017, 1 in the last 12 months (600 fish). Species stocked: rainbow trout.

Last stocked

7 weeks ago

Sep 18, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

1 stocking

600 fish

Water temperature

45°F

Cool for trout

Number 59 of 127 stocked waters in Snohomish County by stocking days.
Stocked less often than most Washington waters on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: SAUK RIVER AB WHITE CHUCK RIVER NR DARRINGTON, WA (8 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Water temperature: 45°F
Flow: 815 cfs; much higher than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height: 3.51 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: 46 °F on Nov 8. The green band is the ideal range for trout.

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 735 cfs on Nov 7.

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 8:15 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at South Lake

Today
42°F
Rain And Snow
82% rain · wind 2 to 17 mph
Tonight
34°F
Mostly Cloudy
4% rain · wind 2 to 10 mph
Monday
43°F
Cloudy then Light Rain
100% rain · wind 5 to 12 mph
Monday Night
40°F
Light Rain
100% rain · wind 6 to 13 mph
Tuesday
46°F
Rain
97% rain · wind 3 to 9 mph
Tuesday Night
45°F
Light Rain
80% rain · wind 5 to 14 mph

Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking
Rainbow trout	2	1,200	600

Stocking history

20261 stocking · 600 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous	Hatchery
Sep 18Latest Friday · 7 weeks ago	Rainbow trout	600 3 lb	471 weeks	Arlington Hatchery

20171 stocking · 600 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous	Hatchery
Sep 8 Friday	Rainbow trout	600 1 lb		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 South Lake?

Snohomish 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 South Lake

Pass Lakelake · 2 mistocked Sep 25, 2026
Peek-A-Boo Lakelake · 3 mistocked Sep 3, 2026
Independence Lakelake · 3 mistocked Jun 17, 2026
North Lakelake · 3 mistocked Jul 9, 2026
Kelcema Lakelake · 6 mistocked Jul 21, 2018
Foggy Lakelake · 8 mistocked Jul 26, 2024
Thornton Lakelake · 8 mistocked Oct 9, 2022
Round Lakelake · 8 mistocked Sep 9, 2024

All stocked waters in Snohomish County Stocked this week in Washington

Questions about South Lake

When was South Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Sep 18, 2026 (rainbow trout, 600 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
How often is South Lake stocked?: It was stocked once in the last 12 months.
Is South Lake stocked often?: Number 59 of 127 stocked waters in Snohomish 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 South Lake?: Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 1,200 fish).
How warm is the water near South Lake?: The nearest USGS gage read 45°F on Nov 9. Trout are active but slower; fishing picks up as the water warms through the day.