Washington
Rainbow Trout in Washington
Rainbow Trout are on record in 150 Washington waters, with 12 stockings in the books. Stocking peaks in June and July.

When does Washington stock rainbow trout?
Waters holding rainbow trout
- Rainey Creek2×
- Lake Merwin2×
- Lake Merwin2×
- Spring Creek2×
- Mineral Lake1×
- Mineral Lake1×
- Lake Kokanee1×
- Lake Kokanee1×
- Council Lake1×
- American Lake1×
- American Lake1×
- Lake Bradley1×
- Lake Bradley1×
- Spring Lake1×
- Spring Lake1×
- Aeneas Lakesurvey
- Aldrich Lakesurvey
- Alta Lakesurvey
- Amber Lakesurvey
- Ancient Lakesurvey
- Anderson Lakesurvey
- Angle Lakesurvey
- Badger Lakesurvey
- Baker Lakesurvey
- Banks Lakesurvey
- Barclay Lakesurvey
- Battle Ground Lakesurvey
- Bay Lakesurvey
- Bayley Lakesurvey
- Bear Lakesurvey
- Beaver Lakesurvey
- Beaver Lakesurvey
- Beaver Lakesurvey
- Benson Lakesurvey
- Beth Lakesurvey
- Big Meadow Lakesurvey
- Big Twin Lakesurvey
- Billy Clapp Lakesurvey
- Bitter Lakesurvey
- Black Lakesurvey
110 more on the Washington map.
Freshest rainbow trout stockings
- Mineral LakeJul 14, 2026
- Rainey CreekJul 14, 2026
- Lake MerwinJul 13, 2026
- Lake MerwinJul 13, 2026
- Spring CreekJul 11, 2026
- Lake KokaneeJul 1, 2026
- Spring CreekJun 27, 2026
- Council LakeJun 23, 2026
- Rainey CreekJun 23, 2026
- American LakeJun 22, 2026
- Lake BradleyJun 22, 2026
- Spring LakeJun 18, 2026
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Rainbow Trout in Washington — FAQ
Where can I catch rainbow trout in Washington?+
Rainbow Trout are on record in 150 Washington waters, including Rainey Creek, Lake Merwin, Lake Merwin. The full list is on this page.
When does Washington stock rainbow trout?+
Washington stocks rainbow trout most heavily in June and July, going by 12 records. See the freshest stockings on this page for the current season.
Do I need a license to fish for rainbow trout in Washington?+
Yes — Washington requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check seasons and limits before you go.