Lake Padden
WDFW logged 4 trout stocking dates at Lake Padden in 2026 so far, 16,750 fish in all. The latest was on Apr 24, 2026. WDFW lists it as “Lk Padden (What)”.
WDFW data pulled . Latest record in the WDFW data for any water: Nov 4, 2026.
Lake Padden in numbers
- fish stocked in 2026, through Nov 6
- 16,750
- by the same date in 2025
- 19,066
- in all of 2025
- 59,756
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 24 | Rainbow trout1,750 fish · Legals | 1,750 | Legals | 1.8 |
| Apr 21 | Rainbow trout4,200 fish · Legals | 4,200 | Legals | 2 |
| Apr 20 | Rainbow trout4,200 fish · Legals | 4,200 | Legals | 2 |
| Apr 14 | Rainbow trout6,600 fish · Legals | 6,600 | Legals | 2 |
| Date | Species | Fish | Life stage | Fish per lb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13 | Cutthroat trout10,675 fish · Fingerling | 10,675 | Fingerling | 80 |
| Nov 10 | Kokanee30,015 fish · Fry | 30,015 | Fry | 97 |
| Apr 18 | Rainbow trout3,138 fish · Legals | 3,138 | Legals | 2.3 |
| Apr 14 | Rainbow trout3,105 fish · Legals | 3,105 | Legals | 2.3 |
| Apr 11 | Rainbow trout3,433 fish · Legals | 3,433 | Legals | 2.4 |
| Apr 10 | Rainbow trout3,468 fish · Legals | 3,468 | Legals | 2.4 |
| Apr 9 | Rainbow trout3,192 fish · Legals | 3,192 | Legals | 2.4 |
| Mar 21 | Rainbow trout2,730 fish · Legals | 2,730 | Legals | 1.8 |
| Year | Stocking dates | Fish |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 16,750 |
| 2025 | 8 | 59,756 |
| 2024 | 5 | 62,073 |
| 2023 | 5 | 59,523 |
| 2022 | 5 | 60,045 |
| 2021 | 7 | 59,562 |
| 2020 | 5 | 58,989 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kokanee | 181,015 | 48% |
| Rainbow trout | 134,543 | 36% |
| Cutthroat trout | 61,140 | 16% |
Where it is
Map point 48.7029, -122.4534: the USGS Geographic Names Information System point for this reservoir (feature 1532408). 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 Whatcom County: Lake Whatcom, Silver Lake (what) 01, Lake Terrell, Lake Fazon, Cain Lake, Whatcom Creek, Lost Hidden Lake, Toad Lake.
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 Padden
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 tackle
nearest 3- Whatcom Falls Trout Hatcheryfishing and hunting store · Bellingham3.6 mi
- Mustad Autoline Inc.fishing and hunting store · Bellingham3.9 mi
- Redden Marine Supplyfishing and hunting store · Bellingham4.1 mi
Boats, kayaks and marinas
nearest 3- Triad River Tourscanoe and kayak rental · Bellingham2.1 mi
- Community Boating Centercanoe and kayak rental · Bellingham2.9 mi
- Gato Verde Adventure Sailingboat rental · Bellingham3.1 mi
Campgrounds and RV parks
nearest 3- Lutherwood Camp and Retreat Centercampground · Bellingham2.7 mi
- Whatcom Meadows Camping Associationcampground · Sedro-Woolley6.6 mi
- Bellingham RV ParkRV park · Bellingham6.6 mi
Lodging
nearest 3- West Coast Restorationcabins · Bellingham0.6 mi
- Evergreen Motelmotel · Bellingham1.6 mi
- Elks Lodgelodge · Bellingham1.8 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.