Top Lake trout stocking
King County, Washington · lake · about 4,519 ft elevation
Top Lake was last stocked 15 months ago (Aug 3, 2025). We have 3 stockings on record since Sep 29, 2019. Most stockings come in July to September. Species stocked: rainbow trout.
- Number 66 of 194 stocked waters in King County by stocking days.
- Stocked about as often as a typical Washington water on our record.
River conditions
Nearest USGS gage: SOUTH FORK SKYKOMISH RIVER AT SKYKOMISH, WA (6 km away, on a different stream or lake).
- Flow
- 601 cfs
- much higher than usual for the last six weeks
- Gage height
- 17.96 ft
Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.
Weather at Top Lake
- Today41°FRain And Snow75% rain · wind 3 to 17 mph
- Tonight33°FMostly Cloudy4% rain · wind 2 to 10 mph
- Monday41°FMostly Cloudy then Light Rain100% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
- Monday Night38°FLight Rain100% rain · wind 5 to 9 mph
- Tuesday45°FLight Rain91% rain · wind 5 mph
- Tuesday Night43°FLight Rain Likely69% rain · wind 3 to 13 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Top 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 3 | 600 | 200 |
Stocking history
20251 stocking · 200 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aug 3Latest Sunday | Rainbow trout | 200 | 160 weeks | Tokul Cr Hatchery |
20221 stocking · 200 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jul 10 Sunday | Rainbow trout | 200 | 145 weeks | Tokul Cr Hatchery |
20191 stocking · 200 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 29 Sunday | Rainbow trout | 200 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 Top Lake?
King County, Washington. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near Top Lake
- Maloney Lakes (1)lake · 1 mistocked Jul 10, 2021
- Maloney Lakes (3)lake · 1 mistocked Aug 2, 2024
- Maloney Lakes (2)lake · 1 mistocked Aug 2, 2024
- Trout Lakelake · 3 mistocked May 7, 2024
- Tumwater Lakelake · 3 mistocked Jul 30, 2020
- Copper Lakelake · 4 mistocked Aug 18, 2023
- Cleveland Lakelake · 4 mistocked Sep 10, 2024
- Jewel Lakes (2)lake · 5 mistocked Aug 10, 2025
All stocked waters in King CountyStocked this week in Washington
Questions about Top Lake
- When was Top Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Aug 3, 2025 (rainbow trout, 200 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
- How often is Top Lake stocked?
- Across all years on record, most stockings come in July to September.
- Is Top Lake stocked often?
- Number 66 of 194 stocked waters in King 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 Top Lake?
- Rainbow trout (3 stockings, 600 fish).