Lake Erie
WDFW logged 2 trout stocking dates at Lake Erie in 2026 so far, 11,160 fish in all. The latest was on Apr 21, 2026. WDFW lists it as “Lk Erie (Skag)”.
WDFW data pulled . Latest record in the WDFW data for any water: Nov 4, 2026.
Lake Erie in numbers
- fish stocked in 2026, through Nov 6
- 11,160
- by the same date in 2025
- 12,812
- in all of 2025
- 12,812
Every stocking record
Every trout and kokanee release WDFW lists for this water in the last two years, newest first, then yearly totals since 2020. Counts include fry and fingerlings as well as catchable trout: WDFW calls catchable fish “legals”. Fish per pound is WDFW’s figure for each release; fewer fish per pound means bigger fish.
| Date | Species | Fish | Life stage | Fish per lb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21 | Rainbow trout5,040 fish · Legals | 5,040 | Legals | 1.8 |
| Apr 21 | Rainbow trout2,880 fish · Legals | 2,880 | Legals | 1.8 |
| Apr 20 | Rainbow trout3,240 fish · Legals | 3,240 | Legals | 1.8 |
| Date | Species | Fish | Life stage | Fish per lb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23 | Rainbow trout2,200 fish · Legals | 2,200 | Legals | 2.2 |
| Apr 23 | Rainbow trout1,804 fish · Legals | 1,804 | Legals | 2.2 |
| Apr 21 | Rainbow trout5,808 fish · Legals | 5,808 | Legals | 2.2 |
| Apr 10 | Rainbow trout3,000 fish · Legals | 3,000 | Legals | 2.5 |
| Year | Stocking dates | Fish |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 11,160 |
| 2025 | 3 | 12,812 |
| 2024 | 2 | 12,616 |
| 2023 | 1 | 12,900 |
| 2022 | 1 | 12,535 |
| 2021 | 1 | 13,112 |
| 2020 | 2 | 11,802 |
Trout stocked each year
2026 is outlined because the year is not over. The tallest full year is yellow. Counts include fry and fingerlings.
What is stocked here
| Species | Fish | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 86,937 | 100% |
Where it is
Map point 48.4527, -122.6407: the USGS Geographic Names Information System point for this lake (feature 1504767). 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 Skagit County: Heart Lake (skag) T35, Lake Cavanaugh, Grandy Lake, Lake Campbell, Clear Lake (skag) T34, Lake McMurray, Pass Lake, Northern State Pond.
Source: WDFW Fish Plants dataset, data.wa.gov, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Pulled . Check the agency and the current fishing rules before you go.
Near Lake Erie
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.
- Boat ramps1 · concrete
- Boarding floatNo
- Parking lots1
- Restrooms1
- CampingNo
- OpenYear-round. Open to vehicles only during the regulated sport fishing season(s).
From the WDFW access area page. WDFW: a Discover Pass or Vehicle Access Pass is required at all WDFW recreation lands.
Boats, kayaks and marinas
nearest 3- Skyline Marine Centermarina · Anacortes3.4 mi
- Anacortes Kayak Tourscanoe and kayak rental · Anacortes3.4 mi
- SailTime Anacortesboat rental · Anacortes3.5 mi
Fishing guides and charters
nearest 3- Catchmore Chartersfishing charter · Anacortes3.0 mi
- R&R Fishing Chartersfishing charter · Anacortes3.4 mi
- Highliner Chartersfishing charter · Anacortes3.4 mi
Campgrounds and RV parks
nearest 3- Lake Erie Campgroundcampground · Anacortes0.4 mi
- Pioneer Trails RV ResortRV park · Anacortes2.5 mi
- Fidalgo Bay RV Resort, Cabins and Event VenueRV park · Anacortes3.0 mi
Lodging
nearest 3- Lake Campbell Lodgingmotel · Anacortes1.9 mi
- Fidalgo Country Inninn · Anacortes2.7 mi
- Driftwood Retreathotel · Anacortes3.0 mi
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.