When was Varden Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Aug 15, 2026 (cutthroat trout, 340 fish), according to Washington agency reports.

How often is Varden Lake stocked?

It was stocked once in the last 12 months.

Is Varden Lake stocked often?

Number 64 of 84 stocked waters in Okanogan 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 Varden Lake?

Cutthroat trout (2 stockings, 680 fish).

Varden Lake trout stocking

Okanogan County, Washington · lake · about 6,213 ft elevation

Varden Lake was last stocked 3 months ago (Aug 15, 2026). We have 2 stockings on record since Dec 4, 2020, 1 in the last 12 months (340 fish). Species stocked: cutthroat trout.

Last stocked

3 months ago

Aug 15, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

1 stocking

340 fish

On record

2 stockings

since Dec 4, 2020

Number 64 of 84 stocked waters in Okanogan County by stocking days.
Stocked less often than most Washington waters on our record.

Weather at Varden Lake

This Afternoon
32°F
Mostly Sunny
9% rain · wind 3 mph
Tonight
24°F
Partly Cloudy
9% rain · wind 2 to 6 mph
Sunday
32°F
Sunny
1% rain · wind 6 mph
Sunday Night
25°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 3 to 9 mph
Monday
33°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 5 mph
Monday Night
28°F
Mostly Cloudy
4% rain · wind 3 mph

Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking
Cutthroat trout	2	680	340

Stocking history

20261 stocking · 340 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous	Hatchery
Aug 15Latest Saturday	Cutthroat trout	340 1 lb	2080 days	Tokul Cr Hatchery

20201 stocking · 340 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous	Hatchery
Dec 4 Friday	Cutthroat trout	340 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 Varden Lake?

Okanogan County, Washington. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.

Directions Larger map Washington fishing regulations

Stocked waters near Varden Lake

Lamont Lakelake · 4 mistocked Jul 5, 2026
Abernathy Lakelake · 5 mistocked Jun 15, 2021
Nugget Lakes (1)lake · 10 mistocked Jul 2, 2020
Nugget Lakes (2)lake · 10 mistocked Jul 2, 2020
Wing Lakelake · 13 mistocked Oct 7, 2022
Kitling Lakelake · 15 mistocked Sep 9, 2023
Buck Lakelake · 16 mistocked Aug 18, 2026
Aspen Lakelake · 18 mistocked May 11, 2026

All stocked waters in Okanogan County Stocked this week in Washington

Questions about Varden Lake

When was Varden Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Aug 15, 2026 (cutthroat trout, 340 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
How often is Varden Lake stocked?: It was stocked once in the last 12 months.
Is Varden Lake stocked often?: Number 64 of 84 stocked waters in Okanogan 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 Varden Lake?: Cutthroat trout (2 stockings, 680 fish).