What species are stocked in Merrill Lake?

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

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Merrill Lake

22 records Last reported: October 4, 2023

Last reported stocking

The latest reported stocking at Merrill Lake was on October 4, 2023: 3,000 Brown Trout (Fry, 19.6 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: Cowlitz
Species on record: Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout
Records: 22 records
Official source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife report

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Merrill Lake location context

Approximate · county context

Merrill LakeCowlitz County only Lake MerwinCowlitz County only Cowlitz River 26.0002Cowlitz County only Lewis River -NF 27.0168Cowlitz County only Abernathy Creek 25.0297Cowlitz County only

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Stocking history

22 records from April 24, 1995 to October 4, 2023. 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.

2023 1 record

2023 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
October 4, 2023 reported	Brown Trout	3,000	Fry, 19.6 fish/lb	MOSSYROCK HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2020 1 record

2020 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
August 27, 2020 reported	Brown Trout	2,326	Fry, 68 fish/lb	GOLDENDALE HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2018 2 records

2018 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
August 27, 2018 reported	Brown Trout	3,000	Fry, 11 fish/lb	VANCOUVER HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
April 24, 2018 reported	Rainbow Trout	1,500	Legals, 2.5 fish/lb	MOSSYROCK HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2017 1 record

2017 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
June 20, 2017 reported	Brown Trout	3,000	Fry, 56 fish/lb	GOLDENDALE HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2015 1 record

2015 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
April 13, 2015 reported	Brown Trout	2,000	Legals, 2.8 fish/lb	VANCOUVER HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2014 1 record

2014 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
July 28, 2014 reported	Brown Trout	3,810	Fry, 54 fish/lb	GOLDENDALE HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2013 1 record

2013 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
April 18, 2013 reported	Rainbow Trout	224	Legals, 0.7 fish/lb	TROUT LODGE COMMERCIAL	released by WDFW - EN COOPS	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2011 3 records

2011 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
July 5, 2011 reported	Rainbow Trout	2,145	Legals, 3 fish/lb	MOSSYROCK HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
April 12, 2011 reported	Brook Trout	10,018	Fry, 207 fish/lb	GOLDENDALE HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
April 12, 2011 reported	Rainbow Trout	224	Legals, 0.67 fish/lb	TROUT LODGE COMMERCIAL	released by WDFW - EN COOPS	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2010 1 record

2010 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
May 17, 2010 reported	Brown Trout	2,000	Legals, 5.5 fish/lb	MOSSYROCK HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2009 1 record

2009 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
April 24, 2009 reported	Rainbow Trout	224	Legals, 0.17 fish/lb	TROUT LODGE COMMERCIAL	released by WDFW - EN COOPS	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2008 1 record

2008 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
May 21, 2008 reported	Rainbow Trout	224	Legals, 0.78 fish/lb	TROUT LODGE COMMERCIAL	released by WDFW - EN COOPS	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2007 1 record

2007 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
June 27, 2007 reported	Brown Trout	14,000	Fry, 57 fish/lb	VANCOUVER HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2004 1 record

2004 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
July 6, 2004 reported	Brown Trout	2,081	Fry, 38 fish/lb	GOLDENDALE HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2001 2 records

2001 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
September 12, 2001 reported	Brown Trout	3,336	Fry, 27.8 fish/lb	MOSSYROCK HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
September 2, 2001 reported	Brown Trout	8,000	Legals, 6 fish/lb	VANCOUVER 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 7, 1997 reported	Brown Trout	2,970	Legals, 2 fish/lb	VANCOUVER HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

1996 1 record

1996 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
August 5, 1996 reported	Brown Trout	27,769	Fry, 39.5 fish/lb	GOLDENDALE HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

1995 2 records

1995 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
May 8, 1995 reported	Brown Trout	3,500	Legals, 3.5 fish/lb	MOSSYROCK HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
April 24, 1995 reported	Brown Trout	3,560	Legals, 3.9 fish/lb	MOSSYROCK 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 2026-07-24. This check date is not a stocking date.

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