Williams Lake trout stocking
Stevens County, Washington · lake · about 1,956 ft elevation
Williams Lake was last stocked 4 weeks ago (Oct 12, 2026). We have 18 stockings on record since Apr 30, 2018, 3 in the last 12 months (14,500 fish). Most stockings come in April to June and October. Species stocked: rainbow trout.
- Number 13 of 34 stocked waters in Stevens County by stocking days.
- Stocked more often than 77% of Washington waters on our record.
Weather at Williams Lake
- Tonight32°FMostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain22% rain · wind 3 mph
- Monday44°FLight Rain92% rain · wind 3 mph
- Monday Night38°FLight Rain92% rain · wind 2 mph
- Tuesday46°FLight Rain79% rain · wind 2 mph
- Tuesday Night40°FLight Rain then Cloudy79% rain · wind 5 mph
- Veterans Day53°FMostly Cloudywind 3 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Williams Lake stocked?
Most stockings come in April to June and October. Stocked 3 times in 2026, about every 159 days.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 18 | 116,657 | 6,481 |
Stocking history
20263 stockings · 14,500 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct 12Latest Monday · 4 weeks ago | Rainbow trout | 1,000 1,538 lb | 159 days | Ford Hatchery |
May 6 Wednesday | Rainbow trout | 12,000 114 lb | 36 days | Ford Hatchery |
Mar 31 Tuesday | Rainbow trout | 1,500 231 lb | 172 days | Sherman Cr Hatchery |
20253 stockings · 14,607 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct 10 Friday | Rainbow trout | 1,100 1,375 lb | 156 days | Ford Hatchery |
May 7 Wednesday | Rainbow trout | 12,000 120 lb | 36 days | Spokane Hatchery |
Apr 1 Tuesday | Rainbow trout | 1,507 274 lb | 25 weeks | Sherman Cr Hatchery |
20242 stockings · 12,750 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct 8 Tuesday | Rainbow trout | 750 1,154 lb | 141 days | Ford Hatchery |
May 20 Monday | Rainbow trout | 12,000 113 lb | 606 days | Ford Hatchery |
20223 stockings · 15,131 fish
- Sep 22 rainbow trout, 1,631 fish
- Jun 7 rainbow trout, 12,000 fish
- Apr 12 rainbow trout, 1,500 fish
20212 stockings · 13,483 fish
- Sep 29 rainbow trout, 1,500 fish
- Jun 9 rainbow trout, 11,983 fish
20202 stockings · 19,562 fish
- Dec 7 rainbow trout, 7,500 fish
- May 27 rainbow trout, 12,062 fish
20191 stocking · 12,084 fish
- Jun 26 rainbow trout, 12,084 fish
20182 stockings · 14,540 fish
- May 30 rainbow trout, 12,040 fish
- Apr 30 rainbow trout, 2,500 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 Williams Lake?
Stevens County, Washington. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near Williams Lake
- Phalon Lakelake · 4 mistocked Oct 24, 2018
- Rigley Lakelake · 7 mistocked Mar 25, 2026
- Renner Lakelake · 10 mistocked May 19, 2026
- Pepoon Lakelake · 11 mistocked May 27, 2026
- Potter Lakelake · 11 mistocked Mar 30, 2026
- Davis Lakelake · 12 mistocked Oct 21, 2026
- Pierre Lakelake · 13 mistocked Oct 16, 2026
- Elbow Lakelake · 14 mistocked May 18, 2026
All stocked waters in Stevens CountyStocked this week in Washington
Questions about Williams Lake
- When was Williams Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Oct 12, 2026 (rainbow trout, 1,000 fish), according to Washington agency reports.
- How often is Williams Lake stocked?
- Stocked 3 times in 2026, about every 159 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April to June and October.
- Is Williams Lake stocked often?
- Number 13 of 34 stocked waters in Stevens County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 77% of Washington waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Williams Lake?
- Rainbow trout (18 stockings, 116,657 fish).