Lake Whatcom
WDFW logged 13 trout stocking dates at Lake Whatcom in 2026 so far, 4,373,020 fish in all. The latest was on May 1, 2026. WDFW lists it as “Lk Whatcom (What)”.
WDFW data pulled . Latest record in the WDFW data for any water: Nov 4, 2026.
Lake Whatcom in numbers
- fish stocked in 2026, through Nov 6
- 4,373,020
- by the same date in 2025
- 4,217,665
- in all of 2025
- 4,217,665
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | Kokanee293,020 fish · Fry | 293,020 | Fry | 2200 |
| Apr 24 | Kokanee320,000 fish · Fry | 320,000 | Fry | 2700 |
| Apr 20 | Kokanee320,000 fish · Fry | 320,000 | Fry | 2700 |
| Apr 17 | Kokanee640,000 fish · Fry | 640,000 | Fry | 2900 |
| Apr 13 | Kokanee240,000 fish · Fry | 240,000 | Fry | 2900 |
| Apr 10 | Kokanee640,000 fish · Fry | 640,000 | Fry | 2900 |
| Apr 7 | Kokanee160,000 fish · Fry | 160,000 | Fry | 2700 |
| Apr 2 | Kokanee320,000 fish · Fry | 320,000 | Fry | 2700 |
| Apr 1 | Kokanee320,000 fish · Fry | 320,000 | Fry | 2700 |
| Mar 27 | Kokanee320,000 fish · Fry | 320,000 | Fry | 3200 |
| Mar 25 | Kokanee320,000 fish · Fry | 320,000 | Fry | 3200 |
| Mar 16 | Kokanee320,000 fish · Fry | 320,000 | Fry | 3600 |
| Mar 11 | Kokanee160,000 fish · Fry | 160,000 | Fry | 3500 |
| Date | Species | Fish | Life stage | Fish per lb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25 | Kokanee547,665 fish · Fry | 547,665 | Fry | 1800 |
| Apr 23 | Kokanee440,000 fish · Fry | 440,000 | Fry | 1800 |
| Apr 16 | Kokanee220,000 fish · Fry | 220,000 | Fry | 2200 |
| Apr 9 | Kokanee220,000 fish · Fry | 220,000 | Fry | 2700 |
| Apr 2 | Kokanee220,000 fish · Fry | 220,000 | Fry | 2700 |
| Mar 26 | Kokanee220,000 fish · Fry | 220,000 | Fry | 2700 |
| Mar 24 | Kokanee220,000 fish · Fry | 220,000 | Fry | 2700 |
| Mar 21 | Kokanee330,000 fish · Fry | 330,000 | Fry | 2700 |
| Mar 20 | Kokanee330,000 fish · Fry | 330,000 | Fry | 3200 |
| Mar 17 | Kokanee210,000 fish · Fry | 210,000 | Fry | 3200 |
| Mar 14 | Kokanee210,000 fish · Fry | 210,000 | Fry | 3200 |
| Mar 12 | Kokanee420,000 fish · Fry | 420,000 | Fry | 3700 |
| Mar 10 | Kokanee420,000 fish · Fry | 420,000 | Fry | 3800 |
| Mar 6 | Kokanee210,000 fish · Fry | 210,000 | Fry | 3800 |
| Year | Stocking dates | Fish |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | 4,373,020 |
| 2025 | 14 | 4,217,665 |
| 2024 | 17 | 4,471,490 |
| 2023 | 20 | 4,389,000 |
| 2022 | 21 | 4,533,700 |
| 2021 | 21 | 4,283,464 |
| 2020 | 33 | 4,566,400 |
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 | 30,834,739 | 100% |
Where it is
Map point 48.7402, -122.3458: the USGS Geographic Names Information System point for this lake (feature 1531537). 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 Padden, 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 Whatcom
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 Boat inspections and permits are required for boaters using boat ramps at Lake Whatcom. For details, visit http://whatcomboatinspections.com/inspection-locations.
From the WDFW access area page. WDFW: a Discover Pass or Vehicle Access Pass is required at all WDFW recreation lands.
Bait and tackle
nearest 3- Whatcom Falls Trout Hatcheryfishing and hunting store · Bellingham3.8 mi
- Mustad Autoline Inc.fishing and hunting store · Bellingham5.5 mi
- Northwest Trapsfishing and hunting store · Bellingham6.1 mi
Boats, kayaks and marinas
nearest 3- WWU Lakewood Boathouseboat rental · Bellingham0.8 mi
- Sudden Valley Marinamarina · Bellingham1.6 mi
- Bloedel Boat Rentalscanoe and kayak rental · Bellingham3.7 mi
Campgrounds and RV parks
nearest 3- Whatcom Meadows Camping Associationcampground · Sedro-Woolley5.6 mi
- Lutherwood Camp and Retreat Centercampground · Bellingham6.2 mi
- Douglas Fir Campgroundcampground · Deming8.1 mi
Lodging
nearest 3- West Coast Restorationcabins · Bellingham5.2 mi
- Lavissh Inn and Suiteshotel · Bellingham5.4 mi
- GuestHouse Inn Bellinghamhotel · Bellingham5.4 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.