Lake St Clair fish stocking

Thurston County, Washington

Last stocked
Sep 16, 2026
3 weeks ago
Fish, last 12 months
40,753
13 stockings
Species
Channel Catfish, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout

Lake St Clair in Thurston County, Washington was last stocked on September 16, 2026 with 15,000 cutthroat trout fingerling from Eells Springs. Across the 5 years shown here, WDFW released 301,947 fish in 60 separate stockings. Stockings here are most common in April, July, and September.

When Lake St Clair gets fish

Total fish stocked in each month, all years shown on this page combined.

Stocking history

Washington reports the exact release date. Sizes for Washington are estimated from the reported fish-per-pound.

2026 · 38,534 fish

DateSpeciesFishSizeType
Cutthroat Trout15,0004.1″Fingerling
Channel Catfish4,50010.6″Catchable
Rainbow Trout4,0009.4″Catchable
Rainbow Trout3,0039.6″Catchable
Rainbow Trout75011.7″Catchable
Rainbow Trout3,0009.6″Catchable
Rainbow Trout1,7329.7″Catchable
Rainbow Trout2,0759.3″Catchable
Rainbow Trout4,0259.3″Catchable
Cutthroat Trout29015.6″Yearling
Cutthroat Trout15915.6″Yearling

2025 · 37,519 fish

DateSpeciesFishSizeType
Cutthroat Trout27415.6″Yearling
Rainbow Trout1,94511.3″Catchable
Cutthroat Trout15,0154.2″Fingerling
Channel Catfish2,3458.3″Catchable
Rainbow Trout1,8409.5″Catchable
Rainbow Trout3,67010″Catchable
Rainbow Trout75012.6″Catchable
Rainbow Trout2,0009.3″Catchable
Rainbow Trout3,68010″Catchable
Rainbow Trout6,0009.2″Catchable

2024 · 114,620 fish

DateSpeciesFishSizeType
Cutthroat Trout77814.4″Yearling
Rainbow Trout1,10612″Catchable
Rainbow Trout45612″Catchable
Cutthroat Trout10,0004.4″Fingerling
Rainbow Trout75,0003.2″Fry
Channel Catfish1,20012.6″Catchable
Rainbow Trout65610.8″Catchable
Rainbow Trout4,2789.3″Catchable
Rainbow Trout6619.8″Catchable
Rainbow Trout3,7099.6″Catchable
Rainbow Trout3,7059.6″Catchable
Rainbow Trout75611.3″Catchable
Rainbow Trout2,1259.3″Catchable
Rainbow Trout3,7089.4″Catchable
Rainbow Trout2,0889.3″Catchable
Rainbow Trout4,0009.2″Catchable
Cutthroat Trout39413.9″Yearling

2023 · 43,478 fish

DateSpeciesFishSizeType
Cutthroat Trout44013.9″Yearling
Rainbow Trout1,47011.3″Catchable
Cutthroat Trout8,1004.6″Yearling
Cutthroat Trout8,0004.6″Yearling
Rainbow Trout5,0009.8″Catchable
Rainbow Trout11,0509.3″Catchable
Rainbow Trout75012.6″Catchable
Rainbow Trout2,0509.3″Catchable
Rainbow Trout6,0079.3″Catchable
Cutthroat Trout61113.9″Yearling

2022 · 67,796 fish

DateSpeciesFishSizeType
Cutthroat Trout9313.9″Yearling
Rainbow Trout53010.6″Catchable
Cutthroat Trout14,6924.6″Fingerling
Rainbow Trout30,0004.4″Fry
Rainbow Trout2,25010″Catchable
Rainbow Trout2,0009.3″Catchable
Rainbow Trout3,6849.5″Catchable
Rainbow Trout3,6729.5″Catchable
Rainbow Trout76012.6″Catchable
Rainbow Trout3,6709.4″Catchable
Rainbow Trout6,0509.7″Catchable
Cutthroat Trout39514.2″Yearling
Check the rules before you go. Seasons, daily limits, size limits and gear rules can be different on Lake St Clair than elsewhere in Washington. See the official Washington fishing regulations.

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake St Clair last stocked?

WDFW records show Lake St Clair was last stocked on September 16, 2026 (3 weeks ago), with 15,000 cutthroat trout fingerling.

What fish are stocked in Lake St Clair?

Lake St Clair has been stocked with channel catfish, cutthroat trout, and rainbow trout in the years shown here (2022–2026).

When does Lake St Clair usually get stocked?

Most fish have been stocked in April, July, and September. Exact dates change from year to year, so check back or see WDFW's official stocking page.

Do I need a license to fish Lake St Clair?

Yes, anglers generally need a valid Washington fishing license. Check the current Washington fishing regulations for seasons, limits and any special rules for Lake St Clair.

Other stocked waters in Thurston County

All 16 stocked waters in Thurston County →

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