Watson Lakes trout stocking
Whatcom County, Washington · lake · about 4,401 ft elevation
Watson Lakes was last stocked 15 months ago (Jul 29, 2025). We have 4 stockings on record since Aug 3, 2018. Most stockings come in August. Species stocked: rainbow trout.
- Number 14 of 34 stocked waters in Whatcom County by stocking days.
- Stocked about as often as a typical Washington water on our record.
Weather at Watson Lakes
- Today38°FPartly Sunny6% rain · wind 3 mph
- Tonight33°FMostly Cloudy then Light Snow93% rain · wind 3 to 8 mph
- Friday40°FLight Snow98% rain · wind 3 to 9 mph
- Friday Night37°FLight Rain87% rain · wind 3 to 7 mph
- Saturday45°FLight Rain77% rain · wind 5 to 8 mph
- Saturday Night33°FRain And Snow99% rain · wind 6 to 18 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Watson Lakes stocked?
Most stockings come in August.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 4 | 4,500 | 1,125 |
Stocking history
20251 stocking · 1,500 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jul 29Latest Tuesday | Rainbow trout | 1,500 3 lb | 1088 days | Tokul Cr Hatchery |
20221 stocking · 1,500 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aug 6 Saturday | Rainbow trout | 1,500 2 lb | 1419 days | Tokul Cr Hatchery |
20182 stockings · 1,500 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 17 Monday | Rainbow trout | 750 2 lb | 45 days | Tokul Cr Hatchery |
Aug 3 Friday | Rainbow trout | 750 2 lb | Arlington 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 Watson Lakes?
Whatcom County, Washington. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near Watson Lakes
- Stilwell Lakelake · 5 mistocked Aug 6, 2022
- Shuksan Lakelake · 7 mistocked Jul 12, 2025
- Vogler Lakelake · 11 mistocked Mar 31, 2026
- Lake Annlake · 11 mistocked Sep 9, 2023
- Grandy Lakelake · 12 mistocked May 7, 2026
- Foss Lakelake · 16 mistocked Aug 26, 2026
- La Rush Lakelake · 18 mistocked Aug 2, 2025
- Gorge Lakelake · 18 mistocked Oct 27, 2025
All stocked waters in Whatcom CountyStocked this week in Washington
Questions about Watson Lakes
- When was Watson Lakes last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Jul 29, 2025 (rainbow trout, 1,500 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
- How often is Watson Lakes stocked?
- Across all years on record, most stockings come in August.
- Is Watson Lakes stocked often?
- Number 14 of 34 stocked waters in Whatcom 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 Watson Lakes?
- Rainbow trout (4 stockings, 4,500 fish).