Surprise Lake trout stocking
Yakima County, Washington · lake · about 5,274 ft elevation
Surprise Lake was last stocked 16 months ago (Jul 14, 2025). We have 3 stockings on record since Sep 4, 2019. Most stockings come in July to September. Species stocked: cutthroat trout.
- Number 41 of 77 stocked waters in Yakima County by stocking days.
- Stocked about as often as a typical Washington water on our record.
Weather at Surprise Lake
- Today36°FRain And Snow Showers Likely57% rain · wind 2 to 15 mph
- Tonight32°FMostly Cloudy13% rain · wind 2 mph
- Monday40°FMostly Cloudy then Rain And Snow Showers97% rain · wind 5 mph
- Monday Night37°FRain And Snow Showers97% rain · wind 3 to 7 mph
- Tuesday43°FRain Showers Likely74% rain · wind 2 to 6 mph
- Tuesday Night40°FChance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy26% rain · wind 2 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Surprise Lake stocked?
Most stockings come in July to September.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cutthroat trout | 3 | 3,312 | 1,104 |
Stocking history
20251 stocking · 1,100 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jul 14Latest Monday | Cutthroat trout | 1,100 2 lb | 1054 days | Naches Hatchery |
20221 stocking · 1,065 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aug 25 Thursday | Cutthroat trout | 1,065 2 lb | 1086 days | Naches Hatchery |
20191 stocking · 1,147 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 4 Wednesday | Cutthroat trout | 1,147 3 lb | Naches 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 Surprise Lake?
Yakima County, Washington. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near Surprise Lake
- Warm Lakelake · 1 mistocked Jul 14, 2026
- Cirque Lakelake · 3 mistocked Jul 15, 2025
- Conrad Lakelake · 3 mistocked Aug 6, 2025
- Phantom Lakelake · 6 mistocked Jun 23, 2026
- Fish Lakelake · 7 mistocked Aug 5, 2026
- Chambers Lakelake · 8 mistocked Jun 10, 2026
- Blue Lakelake · 9 mistocked Jun 26, 2026
- Wright Lakelake · 10 mistocked Sep 3, 2026
All stocked waters in Yakima CountyStocked this week in Washington
Questions about Surprise Lake
- When was Surprise Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Jul 14, 2025 (cutthroat trout, 1,100 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
- How often is Surprise Lake stocked?
- Across all years on record, most stockings come in July to September.
- Is Surprise Lake stocked often?
- Number 41 of 77 stocked waters in Yakima 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 Surprise Lake?
- Cutthroat trout (3 stockings, 3,312 fish).