When was Ward Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Oct 26, 2026 (cutthroat trout, 306 fish), according to Washington agency reports.

How often is Ward Lake stocked?

Stocked 3 times in 2026, about every 158 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April to May.

Is Ward Lake stocked often?

Number 10 of 17 stocked waters in Thurston County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 93% of Washington waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Ward Lake?

Rainbow trout (31 stockings, 49,123 fish); Kokanee (12 stockings, 338,074 fish); Cutthroat trout (6 stockings, 1,370 fish).

Ward Lake trout stocking

Thurston County, Washington · lake · about 127 ft elevation

Ward Lake was last stocked 2 weeks ago (Oct 26, 2026). We have 48 stockings on record since Apr 17, 2017, 4 in the last 12 months (33,379 fish). Most stockings come in April to May. Species stocked: rainbow trout, kokanee, cutthroat trout.

Last stocked

2 weeks ago

Oct 26, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

4 stockings

33,379 fish

On record

48 stockings

since Apr 17, 2017

Number 10 of 17 stocked waters in Thurston County by stocking days.
Stocked more often than 93% of Washington waters on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: DESCHUTES RIVER AT E ST BRIDGE AT TUMWATER, WA (2 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Flow: 135 cfs; higher than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height: 24.67 ft

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 110 cfs on Nov 7.

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 8:45 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Ward Lake

Tonight
39°F
Cloudy
7% rain · wind 1 mph
Monday
56°F
Rain
93% rain · wind 0 to 10 mph
Monday Night
46°F
Light Rain
86% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
Tuesday
58°F
Light Rain
79% rain · wind 6 to 10 mph
Tuesday Night
50°F
Light Rain Likely
55% rain · wind 6 to 12 mph
Veterans Day
64°F
Mostly Cloudy
6% rain · wind 2 to 7 mph

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

When is Ward Lake stocked?

Most stockings come in April to May. Stocked 3 times in 2026, about every 158 days.

By month, all years

Stockings of Ward Lake by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

Year by year

	Jan	Apr	May	Jun	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov
2026		1	1				1
2025	1	1	3			1		1
2024		1	2			1		1
2023		1	2					1
2022		1	2			1		1
2021	1	1		1	1			1
2020			3					1
2019		3	1	1				1

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking
Rainbow trout	31	49,123	1,585
Kokanee	12	338,074	28,173
Cutthroat trout	6	1,370	228

Stocking history

20263 stockings · 32,814 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous	Hatchery
Oct 26Latest Monday · 2 weeks ago	Cutthroat trout	306 191 lb	158 days	Eells Springs
May 21 Thursday	Kokanee	30,488 100 lb	30 days	Lakewood Hatchery
Apr 21 Tuesday	Rainbow trout	2,020 1,063 lb	21 weeks	Eells Springs

20257 stockings · 36,657 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous	Hatchery
Nov 25 Tuesday	Rainbow trout	565 412 lb	57 days	Lakewood Hatchery
Sep 29 Monday	Cutthroat troutRainbow trout	1,035 1,039 lb	124 days	Eells Springs, George Adams Hatchery
May 28 Wednesday	Rainbow trout	1,022 538 lb	15 days	Eells Springs
May 13 Tuesday	Kokanee	30,845 81 lb	1 day	Lakewood Hatchery
May 12 Monday	Rainbow trout	1,000 483 lb	24 days	Eells Springs
Apr 18 Friday	Rainbow trout	2,040 1,020 lb	100 days	Eells Springs
Jan 8 Wednesday	Cutthroat trout	150 224 lb	43 days	Eells Springs

20245 stockings · 45,343 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous	Hatchery
Nov 26 Tuesday	Rainbow trout	328 280 lb	12 weeks	Lakewood Hatchery
Sep 3 Tuesday	Rainbow trout	500 410 lb	113 days	Eells Springs
May 13 Monday	Rainbow trout	2,500 1,142 lb	1 week	Eells Springs
May 6 Monday	Kokanee	40,000 93 lb	2 weeks	Chambers Cr Hatchery
Apr 22 Monday	Rainbow trout	2,015 880 lb	22 weeks	Eells Springs

20234 stockings · 34,805 fish

Nov 20 rainbow trout, 201 fish
May 23 rainbow trout, 2,500 fish
May 10 kokanee, 30,087 fish
Apr 17 rainbow trout, 2,017 fish

20225 stockings · 31,384 fish

Nov 21 rainbow trout, 1,125 fish
Sep 27 cutthroat trout, 200 fish
May 16 kokanee, 25,394 fish
May 9 rainbow trout, 2,641 fish
Apr 19 rainbow trout, 2,024 fish

20215 stockings · 34,334 fish

Nov 22 rainbow trout, 300 fish
Aug 18 rainbow trout, 200 fish
Jun 10 kokanee, 30,000 fish
Apr 20 rainbow trout, 3,670 fish
Jan 7 cutthroat trout, 164 fish

20204 stockings · 37,090 fish

Nov 23 rainbow trout, 300 fish
May 19 kokanee, 30,160 fish
May 11 rainbow trout, 3,010 fish
May 1 rainbow trout, 3,620 fish

20196 stockings · 41,114 fish

Nov 25 rainbow trout, 300 fish
Jun 10 kokanee, 30,000 fish
May 13 kokanee, 6,000 fish
Apr 29 rainbow trout, 2,575 fish
Apr 24 rainbow trout, 2,014 fish
Apr 10 cutthroat trout, 225 fish

20185 stockings · 60,390 fish

Oct 9 rainbow trout, 715 fish
Jun 18 kokanee, 30,000 fish
May 14 kokanee, 25,100 fish
May 2 rainbow trout, 2,575 fish
Apr 25 rainbow trout, 2,000 fish

20174 stockings · 34,636 fish

Jun 19 kokanee, 30,000 fish
May 2 rainbow trout, 2,576 fish
Apr 18 rainbow trout, 2,050 fish
Apr 17 rainbow trout, 10 fish

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 Ward Lake?

Thurston 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 Ward Lake

Munn Lakelake · 2 mistocked Oct 30, 2026
Hicks Lakelake · 4 mistocked Apr 21, 2026
Pattison Lakelake · 5 mistocked Apr 24, 2026
Longs Pondpond · 5 mistocked Oct 26, 2026
Black Lakelake · 5 mistocked Apr 15, 2026
Offutt Lakelake · 7 mistocked May 15, 2026
Deep Lakelake · 7 mistocked Apr 22, 2026
Lake St Clairlake · 7 mistocked Sep 16, 2026

All stocked waters in Thurston County Stocked this week in Washington

Questions about Ward Lake

When was Ward Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Oct 26, 2026 (cutthroat trout, 306 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
How often is Ward Lake stocked?: Stocked 3 times in 2026, about every 158 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April to May.
Is Ward Lake stocked often?: Number 10 of 17 stocked waters in Thurston County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 93% of Washington waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Ward Lake?: Rainbow trout (31 stockings, 49,123 fish); Kokanee (12 stockings, 338,074 fish); Cutthroat trout (6 stockings, 1,370 fish).