When was Whatcom Creek last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was May 8, 2026 (rainbow trout, 1,205 fish), according to Washington agency reports.

How often is Whatcom Creek stocked?

Stocked 3 times in 2023, mostly in May, usually on Saturdays, about every 20 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April to May.

Is Whatcom Creek stocked often?

Number 11 of 34 stocked waters in Whatcom County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 70% of Washington waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Whatcom Creek?

Rainbow trout (12 stockings, 8,930 fish).

Whatcom Creek trout stocking

Whatcom County, Washington · stream · about 61 ft elevation

Whatcom Creek was last stocked 6 months ago (May 8, 2026). We have 12 stockings on record since Apr 21, 2017, 2 in the last 12 months (1,705 fish). Most stockings come in April to May. Species stocked: rainbow trout.

Last stocked

6 months ago

May 8, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

2 stockings

1,705 fish

On record

12 stockings

since Apr 21, 2017

Number 11 of 34 stocked waters in Whatcom County by stocking days.
Stocked more often than 70% of Washington waters on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: EUCLID CR AT EUCLID AVE AT BELLINGHAM, WA (3 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Flow: 0 cfs; much higher than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height: 3.60 ft

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 0 cfs on Nov 7.

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

Weather at Whatcom Creek

Today
55°F
Chance Light Rain
53% rain · wind 2 to 10 mph
Tonight
38°F
Mostly Cloudy
2% rain · wind 2 mph
Monday
56°F
Cloudy then Light Rain
96% rain · wind 1 to 7 mph
Monday Night
46°F
Light Rain
96% rain · wind 7 to 10 mph
Tuesday
58°F
Light Rain
93% rain · wind 7 to 16 mph
Tuesday Night
51°F
Light Rain
90% rain · wind 12 to 18 mph

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

When is Whatcom Creek stocked?

Most stockings come in April to May. Stocked 3 times in 2023, mostly in May, usually on Saturdays, about every 20 days.

By month, all years

Stockings of Whatcom Creek by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

Year by year

	Apr	May
2026	1	1
2025	1
2024	1	1
2023	1	2
2022	1	1
2018	1
2017	1

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking
Rainbow trout	12	8,930	744

Stocking history

20262 stockings · 1,705 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous	Hatchery
May 8Latest Friday	Rainbow trout	1,205 603 lb	2 weeks	Kendall Cr Hatchery
Apr 24 Friday	Rainbow trout	500 278 lb	52 weeks	Bellingham Hatchery

20251 stocking · 630 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous	Hatchery
Apr 25 Friday	Rainbow trout	630 286 lb	50 weeks	Kendall Cr Hatchery

20242 stockings · 1,600 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous	Hatchery
May 10 Friday	Rainbow trout	1,050 433 lb	11 days	Kendall Cr Hatchery
Apr 29 Monday	Rainbow trout	550 255 lb	352 days	Kendall Cr Hatchery

20233 stockings · 1,570 fish

May 13 rainbow trout, 50 fish
May 12 rainbow trout, 1,000 fish
Apr 22 rainbow trout, 520 fish

20222 stockings · 2,339 fish

May 6 rainbow trout, 1,141 fish
Apr 22 rainbow trout, 1,198 fish

20181 stocking · 500 fish

Apr 27 rainbow trout, 500 fish

20171 stocking · 586 fish

Apr 21 rainbow trout, 586 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 Whatcom Creek?

Whatcom 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 Whatcom Creek

Toad Lakelake · 4 mistocked Apr 23, 2026
Lake Paddenlake · 4 mistocked Apr 24, 2026
Lake Whatcomlake · 5 mistocked May 1, 2026
Cedar Lakelake · 5 mistocked Jul 3, 2021
Squalicum Lakelake · 6 mistocked Apr 24, 2026
Pine Lakelake · 6 mistocked Jul 2, 2021
Samish Lakelake · 7 mistocked Oct 23, 2026
Lake Fazonlake · 9 mistocked Oct 6, 2026

All stocked waters in Whatcom County Stocked this week in Washington

Questions about Whatcom Creek

When was Whatcom Creek last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was May 8, 2026 (rainbow trout, 1,205 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
How often is Whatcom Creek stocked?: Stocked 3 times in 2023, mostly in May, usually on Saturdays, about every 20 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April to May.
Is Whatcom Creek stocked often?: Number 11 of 34 stocked waters in Whatcom County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 70% of Washington waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Whatcom Creek?: Rainbow trout (12 stockings, 8,930 fish).