Starvation Lake trout stocking
Stevens County, Washington · lake · about 2,374 ft elevation
Starvation Lake was last stocked 4 weeks ago (Oct 15, 2026). We have 23 stockings on record since Jun 5, 2017, 3 in the last 12 months (28,019 fish). Most stockings come in May. Species stocked: rainbow trout, brook trout.
Last stocked
4 weeks ago
Oct 15, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
3 stockings
28,019 fish
On record
23 stockings
since Jun 5, 2017
- Number 9 of 34 stocked waters in Stevens County by stocking days.
- Stocked more often than 83% of Washington waters on our record.
Weather at Starvation Lake
- Tonight31°FMostly Cloudy1% rain · wind 0 mph
- Wednesday50°FSunny1% rain · wind 1 mph
- Wednesday Night33°FAreas Of Fog81% rain · wind 2 mph
- Thursday45°FAreas Of Fog then Partly Sunny81% rain · wind 1 mph
- Thursday Night32°FMostly Cloudy6% rain · wind 2 mph
- Friday47°FMostly Cloudy7% rain · wind 1 to 5 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Starvation Lake stocked?
Most stockings come in May. Stocked 3 times in 2026, mostly in May, about every 163 days.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 19 | 125,311 | 6,595 |
| Brook trout | 4 | 21,948 | 5,487 |
Stocking history
20263 stockings · 28,019 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct 15Latest Thursday · 4 weeks ago | Rainbow trout | 7,009 354 lb | 163 days | Spokane Hatchery |
May 5 Tuesday | Rainbow trout | 15,000 143 lb | 1 day | Ford Hatchery |
May 4 Monday | Rainbow trout | 6,010 60 lb | 194 days | Spokane Hatchery |
20254 stockings · 23,898 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct 22 Wednesday | Rainbow trout | 7,008 701 lb | 145 days | Spokane Hatchery |
May 30 Friday | Brook trout | 2,934 36 lb | 23 days | Spokane Hatchery |
May 7 Wednesday | Rainbow trout | 10,000 100 lb | 36 days | Spokane Hatchery |
Apr 1 Tuesday | Rainbow trout | 3,956 595 lb | 155 days | Sherman Cr Hatchery |
20244 stockings · 19,095 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct 28 Monday | Rainbow trout | 7,001 700 lb | 158 days | Spokane Hatchery |
May 23 Thursday | Rainbow trout | 5,000 47 lb | 2 weeks | Ford Hatchery |
May 9 Thursday | Brook trout | 6,005 58 lb | 23 days | Spokane Hatchery |
Apr 16 Tuesday | Rainbow trout | 1,089 330 lb | 320 days | Sherman Cr Hatchery |
20232 stockings · 6,525 fish
- Jun 1 brook trout, 5,007 fish
- Apr 18 rainbow trout, 1,518 fish
20222 stockings · 2,025 fish
- May 18 rainbow trout, 1,024 fish
- Apr 22 rainbow trout, 1,001 fish
20213 stockings · 20,002 fish
- Jun 15 rainbow trout, 10,000 fish
- May 28 brook trout, 8,002 fish
- Apr 20 rainbow trout, 2,000 fish
20201 stocking · 10,062 fish
- May 22 rainbow trout, 10,062 fish
20192 stockings · 15,593 fish
- May 20 rainbow trout, 15,393 fish
- Apr 24 rainbow trout, 200 fish
20181 stocking · 12,040 fish
- May 30 rainbow trout, 12,040 fish
20171 stocking · 10,000 fish
- Jun 5 rainbow trout, 10,000 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 Starvation Lake?
Stevens County, Washington. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near Starvation Lake
- Mcdowell Lakelake · 2 mistocked May 6, 2026
- Hatch Lakelake · 4 mistocked Oct 15, 2026
- Keogh Lakelake · 5 mistocked Jun 12, 2023
- Bayley Lakelake · 5 mistocked Oct 14, 2026
- Black Lakelake · 6 mistocked Oct 14, 2026
- Rocky Lakelake · 7 mistocked May 6, 2026
- Lake Sherrylake · 11 mistocked Mar 25, 2026
- Lake Gillettelake · 11 mistocked Mar 25, 2026
All stocked waters in Stevens CountyStocked this week in Washington
Questions about Starvation Lake
- When was Starvation Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Oct 15, 2026 (rainbow trout, 7,009 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
- How often is Starvation Lake stocked?
- Stocked 3 times in 2026, mostly in May, about every 163 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May.
- Is Starvation Lake stocked often?
- Number 9 of 34 stocked waters in Stevens County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 83% of Washington waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Starvation Lake?
- Rainbow trout (19 stockings, 125,311 fish); Brook trout (4 stockings, 21,948 fish).