Sprague Lake trout stocking
Adams County, Washington · lake · about 1,881 ft elevation
Sprague Lake was last stocked 2 months ago (Sep 8, 2026). We have 45 stockings on record since Oct 17, 2016, 5 in the last 12 months (214,593 fish). Most stockings come in March and May. Species stocked: rainbow trout, cutthroat trout.
Last stocked
2 months ago
Sep 8, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
5 stockings
214,593 fish
On record
45 stockings
since Oct 17, 2016
- The most stocked water in Adams County (45 stocking days on record).
- Stocked more often than 92% of Washington waters on our record.
Weather at Sprague Lake
- Today52°FSunny1% rain · wind 3 mph
- Tonight37°FChance Rain Showers25% rain · wind 3 mph
- Thursday53°FChance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny25% rain · wind 2 to 7 mph
- Thursday Night37°FPartly Cloudywind 5 mph
- Friday52°FMostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers18% rain · wind 5 to 8 mph
- Friday Night39°FSlight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy18% rain · wind 6 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Sprague Lake stocked?
Most stockings come in March and May. Stocked 5 times in 2026, mostly in March, usually on Tuesdays, about every 70 days.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 36 | 2,361,229 | 65,590 |
| Cutthroat trout | 9 | 363,109 | 40,345 |
Stocking history
20265 stockings · 214,593 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 8Latest Tuesday | Cutthroat trout | 42,000 672 lb | 104 days | Columbia Basin Hatchery |
May 27 Wednesday | Rainbow trout | 74,928 446 lb | 10 weeks | Spokane Hatchery |
Mar 18 Wednesday | Rainbow trout | 79,665 675 lb | 15 days | Columbia Basin Hatchery |
Mar 3 Tuesday | Rainbow trout | 5,832 1,423 lb | 1 day | Ford Hatchery |
Mar 2 Monday | Rainbow trout | 12,168 2,997 lb | 284 days | Ford Hatchery |
20253 stockings · 163,733 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 22 Thursday | Rainbow trout | 64,625 646 lb | 71 days | Spokane Hatchery |
Mar 12 Wednesday | Rainbow trout | 81,358 750 lb | 9 days | Columbia Basin Hatchery |
Mar 3 Monday | Rainbow trout | 17,750 4,338 lb | 290 days | Ford Hatchery |
20243 stockings · 188,714 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 17 Friday | Rainbow trout | 93,930 930 lb | 60 days | Spokane Hatchery |
Mar 18 Monday | Rainbow trout | 16,506 4,175 lb | 6 days | Ford Hatchery |
Mar 12 Tuesday | Rainbow trout | 78,278 849 lb | 160 days | Columbia Basin Hatchery |
20236 stockings · 281,606 fish
- Oct 4 cutthroat trout, 23,454 fish
- Jun 22 rainbow trout, 56,672 fish
- Jun 5 rainbow trout, 43,000 fish
- May 5 rainbow trout, 59,700 fish
- May 3 rainbow trout, 84,780 fish
- Feb 27 rainbow trout, 14,000 fish
20226 stockings · 304,734 fish
- Oct 5 cutthroat trout, 13,330 fish
- Jun 22 rainbow trout, 124,848 fish
- May 17 rainbow trout, 46,550 fish
- May 5 rainbow trout, 100,000 fish
- Mar 8 rainbow trout, 7,440 fish
- Mar 4 rainbow trout, 12,566 fish
20214 stockings · 258,966 fish
- Oct 15 cutthroat trout, 12,743 fish
- Jun 8 rainbow trout, 98,952 fish
- Apr 27 rainbow trout, 144,921 fish
- Feb 23 rainbow trout, 2,350 fish
20204 stockings · 296,302 fish
- Oct 26 cutthroat trout, 38,250 fish
- Jun 23 rainbow trout, 100,080 fish
- Mar 30 rainbow trout, 11,750 fish
- Mar 4 rainbow trout, 146,222 fish
20196 stockings · 315,065 fish
- Oct 10 cutthroat trout, 46,509 fish
- Jun 11 rainbow trout, 100,040 fish
- May 6 rainbow trout, 137,050 fish
- Mar 27 rainbow trout, 18,005 fish
- Mar 18 rainbow trout, 4,760 fish
- Feb 26 rainbow trout, 8,701 fish
20183 stockings · 293,206 fish
- Oct 8 cutthroat trout, 46,656 fish
- May 30 rainbow trout, 100,000 fish
- Mar 13 rainbow trout, 146,550 fish
20174 stockings · 337,334 fish
- Oct 10 cutthroat trout, 70,082 fish
- Jun 2 rainbow trout, 100,100 fish
- Apr 11 rainbow trout, 20,000 fish
- Mar 20 rainbow trout, 147,152 fish
20161 stocking · 70,085 fish
- Oct 17 cutthroat trout, 70,085 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 Sprague Lake?
Adams County, Washington. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near Sprague Lake
- Pine Tree Lakelake · 7 mistocked May 1, 2023
- Downs Lakelake · 12 mistocked Mar 11, 2025
- Fishtrap Lakelake · 13 mistocked Oct 15, 2026
- Hog Lakelake · 15 mistocked Oct 7, 2026
- Amber Lakelake · 18 mistocked May 14, 2026
- Williams Lakelake · 18 mistocked Oct 12, 2026
- Rock Lakelake · 19 mistocked Nov 4, 2026
- Badger Lakelake · 21 mistocked Oct 16, 2026
All stocked waters in Adams CountyStocked this week in Washington
Questions about Sprague Lake
- When was Sprague Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Sep 8, 2026 (cutthroat trout, 42,000 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
- How often is Sprague Lake stocked?
- Stocked 5 times in 2026, mostly in March, usually on Tuesdays, about every 70 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in March and May.
- Is Sprague Lake stocked often?
- The most stocked water in Adams County (45 stocking days on record). Stocked more often than 92% of Washington waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Sprague Lake?
- Rainbow trout (36 stockings, 2,361,229 fish); Cutthroat trout (9 stockings, 363,109 fish).