What species are stocked in Hess Lake?

On record: Rainbow Trout. Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

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Hess Lake

28 records Last reported: June 16, 2020

Last reported stocking

The latest reported stocking at Hess Lake was on June 16, 2020: 750 Rainbow Trout (Fry, 81 fish/lb).

Record last checked: 2026-07-24. This is not a stocking date.

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Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

A schedule is a plan, not confirmation that fish were released. Stocking records do not guarantee fish are still available.

No current or upcoming schedule is in this archive. Check the official report before choosing a trip date.

County: Okanogan
Species on record: Rainbow Trout
Records: 28 records
Official source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife report

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Hess Lake location context

Approximate · county context

Hess LakeOkanogan County only Molson LakeOkanogan County only Sidley LakeOkanogan County only Aeneas LakeOkanogan County only Blue Lake T37Okanogan County only

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Stocking history

28 records from May 11, 1995 to June 16, 2020. Open a year to browse its records; scroll tables sideways for all columns. Scheduled means planned, even when the date has passed. Blank fields mean the source did not publish that detail.

2020 1 record

2020 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 16, 2020 reported	Rainbow Trout	750	Fry, 81 fish/lb	OMAK HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2019 2 records

2019 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 5, 2019 reported	Rainbow Trout	300	Fry, 71 fish/lb	OMAK HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
June 5, 2019 reported	Rainbow Trout	450	Fry, 86.4 fish/lb	OMAK HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2018 1 record

2018 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 29, 2018 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,100	Fry, 58.5 fish/lb	OMAK HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2017 1 record

2017 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 12, 2017 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	Fry, 38 fish/lb	OMAK HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2016 1 record

2016 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 23, 2016 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	Fry, 55 fish/lb	OMAK HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2015 2 records

2015 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
August 4, 2015 reported	Rainbow Trout	400	Legals, 8.4 fish/lb	OMAK HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
May 29, 2015 reported	Rainbow Trout	750	Fry, 44.5 fish/lb	OMAK HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2014 2 records

2014 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
September 11, 2014 reported	Rainbow Trout	400	Legals, 5 fish/lb	OMAK HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
June 3, 2014 reported	Rainbow Trout	750	Fry, 47.6 fish/lb	OMAK HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2013 2 records

2013 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 28, 2013 reported	Rainbow Trout	250	Fry, 74.5 fish/lb	OMAK HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
May 28, 2013 reported	Rainbow Trout	500	Fry, 66.5 fish/lb	OMAK HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2012 1 record

2012 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 11, 2012 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	Fry, 55 fish/lb	OMAK HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2011 1 record

2011 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 14, 2011 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	Fry, 72.5 fish/lb	OMAK HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2010 1 record

2010 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 17, 2010 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	Fry, 50 fish/lb	OMAK HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2009 1 record

2009 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 26, 2009 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	Fry, 67 fish/lb	OMAK HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2008 3 records

2008 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 2, 2008 reported	Rainbow Trout	250	Legals, 2.37 fish/lb	WELLS HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
June 2, 2008 reported	Rainbow Trout	250	Legals, 2.37 fish/lb	WELLS HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
May 5, 2008 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,158	Fry, 83 fish/lb	OMAK HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2002 2 records

2002 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
June 20, 2002 reported	Rainbow Trout	300	Legals, 3 fish/lb	WELLS HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
May 9, 2002 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,000	Fry, 125 fish/lb	OMAK HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2001 1 record

2001 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 16, 2001 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,048	Fry, 128 fish/lb	OMAK HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2000 1 record

2000 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 10, 2000 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,016	Fry, 112 fish/lb	OMAK HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

1999 1 record

1999 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 18, 1999 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,030	Fry, 116 fish/lb	OMAK HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

1998 1 record

1998 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 12, 1998 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,079	Fry, 99 fish/lb	OMAK HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

1997 1 record

1997 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 19, 1997 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,028	Fry, 104 fish/lb	OMAK HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

1996 1 record

1996 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 29, 1996 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,016	Fry, 72 fish/lb	OMAK HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

1995 1 record

1995 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 11, 1995 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,016	Fry, 96 fish/lb	OMAK HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

Records retain the dates, quantities, and status supplied by the linked agencies. An event missing here does not mean the water was not stocked - some plants go unreported or are published elsewhere.

Grouped by county and sorted by latest record, not by driving distance. Confirm access for each water.

Data source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. A record for this water was last checked on 2026-07-24. This check date is not a stocking date.

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