What species are stocked in Surprise Lake T18?

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

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Surprise Lake T18

24 records Last reported: April 15, 2019

Last reported stocking

The latest reported stocking at Surprise Lake T18 was on April 15, 2019: 9,900 Coho Salmon (Emergent fry, 1500 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: Pierce
Species on record: Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout
Records: 24 records
Official source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife report

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Approximate · county context

Surprise Lake T18Pierce County only Chambers Creek 12.0007Pierce County only Lake TappsPierce County only American LakePierce County only Bradley LakePierce County only

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Stocking history

24 records from August 9, 1996 to April 15, 2019. 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.

2019 1 record

2019 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
April 15, 2019 reported	Coho Salmon	9,900	Emergent fry, 1500 fish/lb	SURPRISE LAKE PROJ	released by WDFW - EN COOPS	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2018 2 records

2018 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
October 7, 2018 reported	Rainbow Trout	350	Fry, 370 fish/lb	TOKUL CR HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
April 8, 2018 reported	Coho Salmon	9,900	Emergent fry, 1500 fish/lb	SURPRISE LAKE PROJ	released by WDFW - EN COOPS	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2017 2 records

2017 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
September 16, 2017 reported	Rainbow Trout	350	Fry, 572 fish/lb	TOKUL CR HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
April 15, 2017 reported	Coho Salmon	9,900	Emergent fry, 1500 fish/lb	SURPRISE LAKE PROJ	released by WDFW - EN COOPS	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2016 2 records

2016 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
September 17, 2016 reported	Rainbow Trout	350	Fry, 240 fish/lb	TOKUL CR HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
April 15, 2016 reported	Coho Salmon	10,000	Emergent fry, 1500 fish/lb	SURPRISE LAKE PROJ	released by WDFW - EN COOPS	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2015 1 record

2015 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
September 13, 2015 reported	Rainbow Trout	350	Fry, 662 fish/lb	TOKUL CR HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2014 1 record

2014 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
September 6, 2014 reported	Rainbow Trout	350	Fry, 355 fish/lb	TOKUL CR HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2013 1 record

2013 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
October 6, 2013 reported	Rainbow Trout	240	Fry, 292 fish/lb	TOKUL CR HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2012 1 record

2012 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
September 19, 2012 reported	Rainbow Trout	240	Fry, 431 fish/lb	TOKUL CR HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2011 1 record

2011 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
September 25, 2011 reported	Rainbow Trout	240	Fry, 635 fish/lb	TOKUL CR HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2010 1 record

2010 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
October 1, 2010 reported	Rainbow Trout	250	Fry, 328 fish/lb	TOKUL CR HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2009 1 record

2009 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
July 18, 2009 reported	Rainbow Trout	240	Fry, 500 fish/lb	TOKUL CR HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2008 1 record

2008 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
September 28, 2008 reported	Rainbow Trout	240	Fry, 334 fish/lb	TOKUL CR HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2006 1 record

2006 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
October 7, 2006 reported	Rainbow Trout	200	Fry, 216 fish/lb	TOKUL CR HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2005 1 record

2005 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
August 13, 2005 reported	Rainbow Trout	200	Fry, 325 fish/lb	TOKUL CR 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 17, 2004 reported	Rainbow Trout	200	Fry, 600 fish/lb	TOKUL CR HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2003 1 record

2003 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
August 31, 2003 reported	Rainbow Trout	200	Fry, 345 fish/lb	TOKUL CR HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2002 1 record

2002 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
July 21, 2002 reported	Rainbow Trout	200	Fry, 392 fish/lb	TOKUL CR HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

2001 1 record

2001 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
February 1, 2001 reported	Coho Salmon	10,000	Emergent fry, 1500 fish/lb	SURPRISE LAKE PROJ	released by WDFW - EN COOPS	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

1999 1 record

1999 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
August 22, 1999 reported	Rainbow Trout	500	Fry, 333 fish/lb	TOKUL CR HATCHERY		Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

1998 1 record

1998 stocking records and official sources
Date / status	Species	Fish	Size	Hatchery	Notes	Source
August 16, 1998 reported	Rainbow Trout	200	Fry, 270 fish/lb	TOKUL CR 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 9, 1996 reported	Rainbow Trout	200	Fry, 340 fish/lb	TOKUL CR 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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