What species are stocked in Leader Lake?

On record: Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Tiger Trout, Black Crappie. Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

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Leader Lake

114 records Last reported: September 16, 2026

Last reported stocking

The latest reported stocking at Leader Lake was on September 16, 2026: 2,500 Brown Trout (Legals, 2.5 fish/lb).

Record last checked: 2026-09-24. 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: Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Tiger Trout, Black Crappie
Records: 114 records
Official source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife report

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Stocking history

114 records from May 11, 1995 to September 16, 2026. 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.

2026 1 record

2026 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
September 16, 2026 reported	Brown Trout	2,500	Legals, 2.5 fish/lb	CHELAN HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2025 3 records

2025 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
September 29, 2025 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,500	Legals, 2.8 fish/lb	CHELAN HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
September 10, 2025 reported	Brown Trout	2,500	Legals, 3.7 fish/lb	CHELAN HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
April 4, 2025 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	Legals, 1.21 fish/lb	WELLS HATCHERY	released by DOUG	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2024 3 records

2024 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
October 7, 2024 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,500	Legals, 2.5 fish/lb	CHELAN HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
September 24, 2024 reported	Brown Trout	2,500	Legals, 5 fish/lb	CHELAN HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
April 1, 2024 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	Legals, 1.07 fish/lb	WELLS HATCHERY	released by DOUG	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2023 5 records

2023 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
October 18, 2023 reported	Rainbow Trout	500	Legals, 2.4 fish/lb	CHELAN HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
October 4, 2023 reported	Brown Trout	1,260	Legals, 2.1 fish/lb	CHELAN HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
October 4, 2023 reported	Tiger Trout	2,500	Legals, 3 fish/lb	CHELAN HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
September 18, 2023 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,200	Legals, 2.4 fish/lb	CHELAN HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
April 19, 2023 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	Legals, 1.3 fish/lb	WELLS HATCHERY	released by DOUG	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2022 4 records

2022 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
September 30, 2022 reported	Brown Trout	3,250	Legals, 2.5 fish/lb	CHELAN HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
September 29, 2022 reported	Brown Trout	3,500	Legals, 2.5 fish/lb	CHELAN HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
September 23, 2022 reported	Brown Trout	3,250	Legals, 2.5 fish/lb	CHELAN HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
April 18, 2022 reported	Rainbow Trout	4,000	Legals, 2.26 fish/lb	WELLS HATCHERY	released 2022-04-18 to 2022-04-22; released by DOUG	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2021 3 records

2021 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
October 18, 2021 reported	Tiger Trout	2,500	Legals, 4 fish/lb	CHELAN HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
October 12, 2021 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,500	Legals, 2.4 fish/lb	CHELAN HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
April 22, 2021 reported	Rainbow Trout	100	Legals, 2.16 fish/lb	WELLS HATCHERY	released by DOUG	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2020 3 records

2020 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
October 22, 2020 reported	Rainbow Trout	800	Legals, 3 fish/lb	CHELAN HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
October 1, 2020 reported	Tiger Trout	4,200	Legals, 2.5 fish/lb	CHELAN HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
April 27, 2020 reported	Rainbow Trout	3,600	Legals, 2.16 fish/lb	WELLS HATCHERY	released by DOUG	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2019 4 records

2019 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
November 1, 2019 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,000	Legals, 2.5 fish/lb	CHELAN HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
October 29, 2019 reported	Rainbow Trout	3,024	Legals, 2.52 fish/lb	CHELAN HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
April 22, 2019 reported	Rainbow Trout	100	Legals, 1.08 fish/lb	WELLS HATCHERY	released by DOUG	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
April 22, 2019 reported	Rainbow Trout	3,600	Legals, 1.78 fish/lb	WELLS HATCHERY	released by DOUG	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2018 3 records

2018 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
November 8, 2018 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,000	Legals, 2.5 fish/lb	CHELAN HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
April 13, 2018 reported	Rainbow Trout	100	Legals, 0.8 fish/lb	WELLS HATCHERY	released by DOUG	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
April 13, 2018 reported	Rainbow Trout	4,000	Legals, 2.2 fish/lb	WELLS HATCHERY	released by DOUG	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2017 3 records

2017 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
October 26, 2017 reported	Rainbow Trout	825	Legals, 2.8 fish/lb	CHELAN HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
May 25, 2017 reported	Rainbow Trout	150	Legals, 1 fish/lb	WELLS HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
May 12, 2017 reported	Rainbow Trout	3,000	Legals, 2.5 fish/lb	WELLS HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2016 3 records

2016 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
November 2, 2016 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,000	Legals, 2.86 fish/lb	CHELAN HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
April 6, 2016 reported	Rainbow Trout	200	Legals, 1 fish/lb	WELLS HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
March 22, 2016 reported	Rainbow Trout	4,000	Legals, 2.3 fish/lb	WELLS HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2015 5 records

2015 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
October 14, 2015 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,191	Legals, 3.13 fish/lb	CHELAN HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
June 29, 2015 reported	Rainbow Trout	182	Legals, 2.5 fish/lb	WELLS HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
June 24, 2015 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,000	Legals, 2.5 fish/lb	WELLS HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
May 20, 2015 reported	Rainbow Trout	200	Legals, 1 fish/lb	WELLS HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
April 3, 2015 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,000	Legals, 2.5 fish/lb	WELLS HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2014 3 records

2014 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
April 7, 2014 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,000	Legals, 2.5 fish/lb	WELLS HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
April 7, 2014 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,000	Legals, 2.5 fish/lb	WELLS HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
April 4, 2014 reported	Rainbow Trout	300	Legals, 1 fish/lb	WELLS HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2013 6 records

2013 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
September 6, 2013 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,439	Legals, 4.79 fish/lb	OMAK HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
September 5, 2013 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,440	Legals, 4.8 fish/lb	OMAK HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
September 5, 2013 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,474	Legals, 3.92 fish/lb	OMAK HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
April 22, 2013 reported	Rainbow Trout	300	Legals, 1.3 fish/lb	WELLS HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
April 16, 2013 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,500	Legals, 2.6 fish/lb	WELLS HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
April 16, 2013 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,500	Legals, 2.6 fish/lb	WELLS HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2012 3 records

2012 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
October 16, 2012 reported	Black Crappie	39,739	Fry, 595 fish/lb	MESEBERG HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
April 24, 2012 reported	Rainbow Trout	250	Legals, 1 fish/lb	WELLS HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
April 9, 2012 reported	Rainbow Trout	6,050	Legals, 2.2 fish/lb	WELLS HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2011 5 records

2011 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
October 19, 2011 reported	Black Crappie	7,000	Fry, 252 fish/lb	MESEBERG HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
May 26, 2011 reported	Brown Trout	4,000	Fry, 26.8 fish/lb	CHELAN HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
April 28, 2011 reported	Rainbow Trout	184	Legals, 1 fish/lb	WELLS HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
April 28, 2011 reported	Rainbow Trout	66	Legals, 1 fish/lb	WELLS HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
April 11, 2011 reported	Rainbow Trout	5,000	Legals, 2.1 fish/lb	WELLS HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2010 3 records

2010 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
October 5, 2010 reported	Black Crappie	7,165	Fry, 70 fish/lb	MESEBERG HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
April 9, 2010 reported	Rainbow Trout	200	Legals, 1.1 fish/lb	WELLS HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
April 9, 2010 reported	Rainbow Trout	4,000	Legals, 2.2 fish/lb	WELLS HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2009 5 records

2009 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
June 9, 2009 reported	Rainbow Trout	9,996	Fry, 42 fish/lb	OMAK HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
April 20, 2009 reported	Rainbow Trout	295	Legals, 0.67 fish/lb	TROUT LODGE COMMERCIAL	released by WDFW - EN COOPS	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
April 17, 2009 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,809	Legals, 1.5 fish/lb	WELLS HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
April 17, 2009 reported	Rainbow Trout	300	Legals, 0.5 fish/lb	WELLS HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
April 16, 2009 reported	Rainbow Trout	3,309	Legals, 1.5 fish/lb	WELLS HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2008 8 records

2008 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
October 6, 2008 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,100	Legals, 2.2 fish/lb	OMAK HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
October 6, 2008 reported	Rainbow Trout	220	Legals, 2.2 fish/lb	OMAK HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
September 8, 2008 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,253	Legals, 3.5 fish/lb	OMAK HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
September 8, 2008 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,532	Legals, 2.9 fish/lb	OMAK HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
September 8, 2008 reported	Rainbow Trout	600	Legals, 3 fish/lb	OMAK HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
August 28, 2008 reported	Rainbow Trout	687	Legals, 3.4 fish/lb	OMAK HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
May 20, 2008 reported	Rainbow Trout	10,019	Fry, 50 fish/lb	OMAK HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
April 15, 2008 reported	Rainbow Trout	3,000	Legals, 3 fish/lb	WELLS HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2007 3 records

2007 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 24, 2007 reported	Brown Trout	5,096	Fry, 104 fish/lb	CHELAN HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
April 5, 2007 reported	Rainbow Trout	100	Legals, 0.8 fish/lb	WELLS HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
April 3, 2007 reported	Rainbow Trout	103	Legals, 0.5 fish/lb	WELLS HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2006 11 records

2006 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
October 2, 2006 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,675	Legals, 2.5 fish/lb	OMAK HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
October 2, 2006 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,957	Legals, 2.4 fish/lb	OMAK HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
October 2, 2006 reported	Rainbow Trout	635	Legals, 2.5 fish/lb	OMAK HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
September 25, 2006 reported	Rainbow Trout	373	Legals, 2 fish/lb	OMAK HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
September 25, 2006 reported	Rainbow Trout	520	Legals, 2.5 fish/lb	OMAK HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
September 14, 2006 reported	Rainbow Trout	718	Legals, 3.6 fish/lb	OMAK HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
September 14, 2006 reported	Rainbow Trout	810	Legals, 3.7 fish/lb	OMAK HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
August 29, 2006 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,008	Legals, 5 fish/lb	OMAK HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
August 29, 2006 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,036	Legals, 5.2 fish/lb	OMAK HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
August 29, 2006 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,044	Legals, 5.2 fish/lb	OMAK HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
March 27, 2006 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,888	Legals, 3.3 fish/lb	WELLS HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2005 13 records

2005 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
October 25, 2005 reported	Rainbow Trout	851	Legals, 2.1 fish/lb	OMAK HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
October 18, 2005 reported	Rainbow Trout	888	Legals, 2.2 fish/lb	OMAK HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
October 11, 2005 reported	Rainbow Trout	522	Legals, 2.6 fish/lb	OMAK HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
October 11, 2005 reported	Rainbow Trout	580	Legals, 2.75 fish/lb	OMAK HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
October 6, 2005 reported	Rainbow Trout	526	Legals, 2.6 fish/lb	OMAK HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
October 6, 2005 reported	Rainbow Trout	626	Legals, 3.1 fish/lb	OMAK HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
September 29, 2005 reported	Rainbow Trout	680	Legals, 3.4 fish/lb	OMAK HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
September 29, 2005 reported	Rainbow Trout	740	Legals, 3.7 fish/lb	OMAK HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
August 16, 2005 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,800	Legals, 9 fish/lb	OMAK HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
May 25, 2005 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,916	Legals, 2.1 fish/lb	WELLS HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
March 25, 2005 reported	Rainbow Trout	100	Legals, 1 fish/lb	WELLS HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
March 21, 2005 reported	Rainbow Trout	4,050	Legals, 3 fish/lb	WELLS HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
March 16, 2005 reported	Rainbow Trout	4,050	Legals, 3 fish/lb	WELLS HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2004 1 record

2004 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
May 26, 2004 reported	Rainbow Trout	25,215	Fry, 123 fish/lb	OMAK HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2003 2 records

2003 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
April 29, 2003 reported	Rainbow Trout	25,032	Fry, 149 fish/lb	OMAK HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
April 14, 2003 reported	Rainbow Trout	100	Legals, 0.25 fish/lb	WELLS HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2002 1 record

2002 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
May 8, 2002 reported	Rainbow Trout	25,000	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	Notes	Source
May 11, 2001 reported	Rainbow Trout	25,010	Fry, 122 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	Notes	Source
May 10, 2000 reported	Rainbow Trout	25,200	Fry, 112 fish/lb	OMAK HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

1999 4 records

1999 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Source
May 17, 1999 reported	Rainbow Trout	25,056	Fry, 116 fish/lb	OMAK HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
April 19, 1999 reported	Rainbow Trout	3,875	Legals, 2.5 fish/lb	WELLS HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
April 18, 1999 reported	Rainbow Trout	3,250	Legals, 2.5 fish/lb	WELLS HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
April 17, 1999 reported	Rainbow Trout	3,250	Legals, 2.5 fish/lb	WELLS HATCHERY	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

1998 1 record

1998 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
May 27, 1998 reported	Rainbow Trout	30,042	Fry, 98.5 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	Notes	Source
May 13, 1997 reported	Rainbow Trout	35,046	Fry, 118 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	Notes	Source
May 21, 1996 reported	Rainbow Trout	35,275	Fry, 85 fish/lb	OMAK HATCHERY	released 1996-05-21 to 1996-05-28	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

1995 1 record

1995 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
May 11, 1995 reported	Rainbow Trout	30,048	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.

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Data source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. A record for this water was last checked on 2026-09-24. This check date is not a stocking date.

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