When was Squalicum Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Apr 24, 2026 (rainbow trout, 500 fish), according to Washington agency reports.

How often is Squalicum Lake stocked?

It was stocked 1 times in the last 12 months.

What kind of trout are stocked in Squalicum Lake?

Rainbow trout (1 stocking, 500 fish).

How warm is the water near Squalicum Lake?

The nearest USGS gage read 55°F on Sep 25. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

Squalicum Lake trout stocking

Whatcom County, Washington · lake

Squalicum Lake was last stocked 5 months ago (Apr 24, 2026). We have 1 stocking on record since Apr 24, 2026, 1 in the last 12 months (500 fish). Species stocked: rainbow trout.

Last stocked

5 months ago

Apr 24, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

1 stocking

500 fish

Water temperature

55°F

Ideal for trout

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: ANDERSON CREEK AT SMITH ROAD NEAR GOSHEN, WA (4 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Water temperature: 55°F
Gage height: 5.71 ft

Ideal for trout. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

Water temperature (daily high), last six weeks (°F), daily. Latest: 57 °F on Sep 23. The green band is the ideal range for trout.

Latest reading Sep 25, 2026, 2:30 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Squalicum Lake

Tonight
50°F
Rain
99% rain · wind 1 mph
Friday
58°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
95% rain · wind 1 to 8 mph
Friday Night
46°F
Light Rain Likely
70% rain · wind 8 to 15 mph
Saturday
60°F
Partly Sunny
7% rain · wind 1 to 12 mph
Saturday Night
43°F
Partly Cloudy
1% rain · wind 2 mph
Sunday
61°F
Mostly Sunny
2% rain · wind 2 mph

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

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Rainbow trout	1	500	500

Stocking history

Date	Species	Fish	Pounds	Hatchery
Apr 24, 2026	Rainbow trout	500	1,000	Kendall 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.

Where is Squalicum Lake?

Whatcom County, Washington. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.

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Stocked waters near Squalicum Lake

Toad Lakelake · 2 mistocked Apr 23, 2026
Lake Whatcomlake · 4 mistocked May 1, 2026
Lake Fazonlake · 5 mistocked Feb 9, 2026
Whatcom Creekstream · 6 mistocked May 8, 2026
Lake Paddenlake · 8 mistocked Apr 24, 2026
Samish Lakelake · 9 mistocked Nov 10, 2025
Cain Lakelake · 10 mistocked Apr 21, 2026
Fishtrap Creekstream · 11 mistocked Jun 12, 2026

All stocked waters in Whatcom County Stocked this week in Washington

Questions about Squalicum Lake

When was Squalicum Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Apr 24, 2026 (rainbow trout, 500 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
How often is Squalicum Lake stocked?: It was stocked 1 times in the last 12 months.
What kind of trout are stocked in Squalicum Lake?: Rainbow trout (1 stocking, 500 fish).
How warm is the water near Squalicum Lake?: The nearest USGS gage read 55°F on Sep 25. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.