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Walton Lake

As of Nov 6, 2026, ODFW has 5 weeks of trout stocking still ahead on its schedule for Walton Lake, 9,250 fish in all. The next scheduled week is May 10 – May 14, 2027. This is the agency’s schedule, which can change; it does not confirm that fish were released. ODFW lists it as “Walton Lk”.

ODFW data pulled .

A lake with mountains and fog
Photo: Walkerssk, Pixabay License, Pixabay

Walton Lake in numbers

trout scheduled from Nov 6, 2026 on
9,250
weeks scheduled in 2027
5
trout scheduled in 2025
8,450
Stocking log

The schedule, week by week

ODFW counts fish by category: legal-size trout (catchable, at least 8 inches under Oregon rules), trophy trout, broodstock and fingerlings. Past weeks show what was on the schedule, not a confirmed release.

Next scheduled, week of May 10 – May 14, 20272,7002,500 legal-size; 200 trophy
Scheduled from Nov 6, 2026 on
WeekLegal-sizeTrophyTotal
May 10 – May 14, 20272,500200 trophy2002,700
Jun 7 – Jun 11, 20272,5000 trophy02,500
Jul 12 – Jul 16, 20272,5000 trophy02,500
Aug 16 – Aug 20, 20278000 trophy0800
Sep 6 – Sep 10, 20270750 trophy750750
2026, scheduled weeks before Nov 6, 2026
WeekLegal-sizeTrophyTotal
May 4 – May 8, 20262,5000 trophy02,500
May 11 – May 15, 20260200 trophy200200
Jun 1 – Jun 5, 20262,5000 trophy02,500
Jul 13 – Jul 17, 20262,5000 trophy02,500
Sep 7 – Sep 11, 20260750 trophy750750
2025, scheduled weeks before Nov 6, 2026
WeekLegal-sizeTrophyTotal
May 5 – May 9, 20252,5000 trophy02,500
May 12 – May 16, 20250200 trophy200200
Jun 2 – Jun 6, 20252,5000 trophy02,500
Jul 14 – Jul 18, 20252,5000 trophy02,500
Sep 8 – Sep 12, 20250750 trophy750750
2024, scheduled weeks before Nov 6, 2026
WeekLegal-sizeTrophyTotal
May 6 – May 10, 20242,5000 trophy02,500
May 13 – May 17, 20240200 trophy200200
Jun 3 – Jun 7, 20242,5000 trophy02,500
Jul 15 – Jul 19, 20242,5000 trophy02,500
Sep 9 – Sep 13, 20240750 trophy750750
2024 – 2027

Trout scheduled each year

2027 is outlined because the agency may still add weeks. Years are counted by the first day of each scheduled week.

  1. 8.4k2024: 8,450 fish
  2. 8.4k2025: 8,450 fish
  3. 8.4k2026: 8,450 fish
  4. 9.2k2027: 9,250 fish

Where it is

Oregon trout stockingAll Central Zone watersFull Oregon scheduleTrout stocking near Bend

Open on a map

Map point 44.4356, -120.3354: the USGS Geographic Names Information System point for this reservoir (feature 1161614). It marks the water, not a parking lot or a boat launch.

Closest waters on this site

Straight-line distance between USGS map points, not driving distance.

Also in Central Zone: Fall River, Shevlin Pond, North Twin Lake, South Twin Lake, Metolius Pond, Pine Hollow Reservoir, Lost Lake, Clear Lake.

Source: ODFW trout stocking schedule, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Pulled . Check the agency and the current fishing rules before you go.

Near Walton Lake

Boat access, bait shops, rentals and places to stay within 10 miles. Distances are straight lines from the map point of the water, not driving distance.

Bait and tackleNone in 10 mi
Boat rentalNone in 10 mi
Campground5.1miLodging5.2mi

Campgrounds and RV parks

nearest 2
  • Ochoco Divide Campgroundcampground · Crook County5.1 mi
  • Ochoco Forest Camp and Pavilioncampground · Prineville5.2 mi

Lodging

1 listed
  • Ochoco Ranger Housecabins · Prineville5.2 mi
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Businesses: Overture Maps Foundation open places data (release 2026-10-21.0, pulled 2026-11-06), from the businesses’ public listings. We have not visited them and do not rank them. Hours and services change, so call ahead.