Toad Lake
WDFW logged 2 trout stocking dates at Toad Lake in 2026 so far, 4,800 fish in all. The latest was on Apr 23, 2026. WDFW lists it as “Toad Lk (What)”.
WDFW data pulled . Latest record in the WDFW data for any water: Nov 4, 2026.
Toad Lake in numbers
- fish stocked in 2026, through Nov 6
- 4,800
- by the same date in 2025
- 4,134
- in all of 2025
- 4,134
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 23 | Rainbow trout2,700 fish · Legals | 2,700 | Legals | 2 |
| Apr 13 | Rainbow trout2,100 fish · Legals | 2,100 | Legals | 2 |
| Date | Species | Fish | Life stage | Fish per lb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15 | Rainbow trout942 fish · Legals | 942 | Legals | 2.3 |
| Apr 8 | Rainbow trout3,192 fish · Legals | 3,192 | Legals | 2.4 |
| Year | Stocking dates | Fish |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 4,800 |
| 2025 | 2 | 4,134 |
| 2024 | 1 | 5,220 |
| 2023 | 1 | 5,200 |
| 2022 | 1 | 5,208 |
| 2021 | 1 | 4,140 |
| 2020 | 1 | 3,580 |
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 | 32,282 | 100% |
Where it is
Map point 48.7912, -122.3950: the USGS Geographic Names Information System point for this lake (feature 1513224). 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, Lake Padden, Silver Lake (what) 01, Lake Terrell, Lake Fazon, Cain Lake, Whatcom Creek, Lost Hidden 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 Toad 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.
- Boat ramps1 · unimproved surface
- Boarding floatNo
- Parking lots1
- RestroomsNone
- 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.
Bait and tackle
nearest 3- Whatcom Falls Trout Hatcheryfishing and hunting store · Bellingham3.1 mi
- Mustad Autoline Inc.fishing and hunting store · Bellingham3.8 mi
- Northwest Trapsfishing and hunting store · Bellingham4.7 mi
Boats, kayaks and marinas
nearest 3- Bloedel Boat Rentalscanoe and kayak rental · Bellingham2.4 mi
- Mountain Wave Adventuresboat rental · Bellingham2.9 mi
- Swell Watercraftcanoe and kayak rental · Bellingham4.2 mi
Campgrounds and RV parks
nearest 3- Bellingham RV ParkRV park · Bellingham5.7 mi
- Douglas Fir Campgroundcampground · Deming8.0 mi
- Cascade Glampingcampground · Ferndale8.3 mi
Lodging
nearest 3- Quality Inn Grand Suiteshotel · Bellingham4.1 mi
- Baymont by Wyndham Bellinghamhotel · Bellingham4.1 mi
- Holiday Inn Express Bellinghamhotel · Bellingham4.1 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.