Surprise Lake trout stocking
Pierce County, Washington · lake · about 4,406 ft elevation
Surprise Lake was last stocked 97 months ago (Oct 7, 2018). We have 2 stockings on record since Sep 16, 2017. Species stocked: rainbow trout.
Last stocked
97 months ago
Oct 7, 2018
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
0 stockings
On record
2 stockings
since Sep 16, 2017
- Number 29 of 43 stocked waters in Pierce County by stocking days.
- Stocked less often than most Washington waters on our record.
Weather at Surprise Lake
- Tonight44°FMostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain52% rain · wind 7 to 18 mph
- Tuesday48°FRain84% rain · wind 10 to 20 mph
- Tuesday Night39°FRain Likely74% rain · wind 5 to 14 mph
- Wednesday49°FMostly Sunny3% rain · wind 1 to 5 mph
- Wednesday Night44°FMostly Cloudy9% rain · wind 6 mph
- Thursday55°FPartly Sunny11% rain · wind 0 to 6 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 2 | 700 | 350 |
Stocking history
20181 stocking · 350 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct 7Latest Sunday | Rainbow trout | 350 1 lb | 386 days | Tokul Cr Hatchery |
20171 stocking · 350 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 16 Saturday | Rainbow trout | 350 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 Surprise Lake?
Pierce County, Washington. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near Surprise Lake
- Summit Lakelake · 2 mistocked Oct 14, 2021
- Crescent Lakelake · 7 mistocked Jun 22, 2026
- Lake Kapowsinlake · 17 mistocked Nov 25, 2024
- Walker Lakelake · 17 mistocked Apr 13, 2026
- Forest Lakelake · 17 mistocked Jul 23, 2024
- Fish Lakelake · 18 mistocked May 5, 2026
- Deep Lakelake · 18 mistocked Apr 28, 2026
- Quinn Lakelake · 19 mistocked Jul 16, 2025
All stocked waters in Pierce CountyStocked this week in Washington
Questions about Surprise Lake
- When was Surprise Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Oct 7, 2018 (rainbow trout, 350 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
- Is Surprise Lake stocked often?
- Number 29 of 43 stocked waters in Pierce 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 Surprise Lake?
- Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 700 fish).