Talapus Lake trout stocking
King County, Washington · lake · about 3,282 ft elevation
Talapus Lake was last stocked 73 months ago (Sep 27, 2020). We have 2 stockings on record since Aug 23, 2017. Species stocked: rainbow trout.
- Number 94 of 194 stocked waters in King County by stocking days.
- Stocked less often than most Washington waters on our record.
River conditions
Nearest USGS gage: SF SNOQUALMIE RIVER AB ALICE CREEK NEAR GARCIA, WA (5 km away, on a different stream or lake).
- Flow
- 28 cfs
- about normal for the last six weeks
- Gage height
- 9.42 ft
Latest reading Sep 29, 2026, 3:15 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.
Weather at Talapus Lake
- Tonight44°FMostly Cloudy then Rain84% rain · wind 1 to 6 mph
- Tuesday48°FRain97% rain · wind 7 mph
- Tuesday Night40°FRain then Mostly Cloudy91% rain · wind 2 to 10 mph
- Wednesday52°FPatchy Fog then Mostly Sunny4% rain · wind 2 mph
- Wednesday Night43°FPartly Cloudy9% rain · wind 1 to 5 mph
- Thursday56°FPartly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain19% rain · wind 3 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 2 | 1,000 | 500 |
Stocking history
20201 stocking · 500 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 27Latest Sunday | Rainbow trout | 500 2 lb | 1131 days | Tokul Cr Hatchery |
20171 stocking · 500 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aug 23 Wednesday | Rainbow trout | 500 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 Talapus Lake?
King County, Washington. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near Talapus Lake
- Island Lakelake · 1 mistocked Sep 17, 2025
- Blazer Lakelake · 1 mistocked Jul 18, 2022
- Pratt Lakelake · 1 mistocked Sep 7, 2024
- Mason Lakelake · 2 mistocked Aug 9, 2026
- Crystal Lakelake · 2 mistocked Oct 5, 2024
- Kulla Kulla Lakelake · 2 mistocked Jun 21, 2025
- Cad Lakelake · 2 mistocked Jul 19, 2017
- Denny Lakelake · 2 mistocked Oct 5, 2022
All stocked waters in King CountyStocked this week in Washington
Questions about Talapus Lake
- When was Talapus Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Sep 27, 2020 (rainbow trout, 500 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
- Is Talapus Lake stocked often?
- Number 94 of 194 stocked waters in King 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 Talapus Lake?
- Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 1,000 fish).