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?

It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.

What kind of trout are stocked in Whatcom Creek?

Rainbow trout (3 stockings, 2,335 fish).

Whatcom Creek trout stocking

Whatcom County, Washington · stream

Whatcom Creek was last stocked 5 months ago (May 8, 2026). We have 3 stockings on record since Apr 25, 2025, 2 in the last 12 months (1,705 fish). Most stockings come in April. Species stocked: rainbow trout.

Last stocked

5 months ago

May 8, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

2 stockings

1,705 fish

On record

3 stockings

since Apr 25, 2025

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: SQUALICUM CREEK NEAR MOUTH AT BELLINGHAM, WA (4 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Flow: 0 cfs; about normal for the last six weeks
Gage height: 14.40 ft

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 0 cfs on Sep 23.

Latest reading Sep 25, 2026, 3:15 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Whatcom Creek

Tonight
51°F
Rain
99% rain · wind 1 mph
Friday
63°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
95% rain · wind 0 to 8 mph
Friday Night
47°F
Light Rain Likely
60% rain · wind 5 to 9 mph
Saturday
64°F
Mostly Sunny
6% rain · wind 5 mph
Saturday Night
44°F
Partly Cloudy
1% rain · wind 2 mph
Sunday
66°F
Mostly Sunny
2% rain · wind 0 to 3 mph

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

When is Whatcom Creek stocked?

Most stockings come in April.

By month, all years

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

Year by year

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
2026				1	1
2025				1

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Rainbow trout	3	2,335	778

Stocking history

Date	Species	Fish	Pounds	Hatchery
May 8, 2026	Rainbow trout	1,205	603	Kendall Cr Hatchery
Apr 24, 2026	Rainbow trout	500	278	Bellingham Hatchery
Apr 25, 2025	Rainbow trout	630	286	Kendall 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.

Where is Whatcom Creek?

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

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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
Squalicum Lakelake · 6 mistocked Apr 24, 2026
Samish Lakelake · 7 mistocked Nov 10, 2025
Lake Fazonlake · 9 mistocked Feb 9, 2026
Cain Lakelake · 9 mistocked Apr 21, 2026
Fishtrap Creekstream · 12 mistocked Jun 12, 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?: It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.
What kind of trout are stocked in Whatcom Creek?: Rainbow trout (3 stockings, 2,335 fish).