Empire Lake Upr Fishing and Stocking
Oregon. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife schedules 8 stockings here in the latest year of its data (Trout (species not given)), the most recent scheduled for Oct 12, 2026. The agency publishes a planned schedule: dates can change, and a listed date does not confirm the stocking took place. Stocked in March, April, May and October in two or more years.
2026 Stocking
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12–16, 2026 | Trout (species not given) | 3,000 | Trophy |
| May 18–22, 2026 | Trout (species not given) | 1,000 | Trophy |
| Apr 27 – May 1, 2026 | Trout (species not given) | 2,000 | Trophy |
| Apr 20–24, 2026 | Trout (species not given) | 2,000 | Trophy |
| Apr 13–17, 2026 | Trout (species not given) | 1,000 | Trophy |
| Apr 6–10, 2026 | Trout (species not given) | 250 | Trophy |
| Mar 30 – Apr 3, 2026 | Trout (species not given) | 1,000 | Trophy |
| Mar 16–20, 2026 | Trout (species not given) | 400 | Trophy |
2025 Stocking
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13–17, 2025 | Trout (species not given) | 3,000 | Trophy |
| May 26–30, 2025 | Trout (species not given) | 1,000 | Trophy |
| Apr 28 – May 2, 2025 | Trout (species not given) | 2,000 | Trophy |
| Apr 21–25, 2025 | Trout (species not given) | 2,000 | Trophy |
| Apr 7–11, 2025 | Trout (species not given) | 2,250 | Trophy |
| Mar 31 – Apr 4, 2025 | Trout (species not given) | 1,000 | Trophy |
| Mar 17–21, 2025 | Trout (species not given) | 400 | Trophy |
2024 Stocking
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14–18, 2024 | Trout (species not given) | 3,000 | Trophy |
| May 27–31, 2024 | Trout (species not given) | 1,000 | Trophy |
| Apr 29 – May 3, 2024 | Trout (species not given) | 2,000 | Trophy |
| Apr 22–26, 2024 | Trout (species not given) | 2,250 | Trophy |
| Apr 15–19, 2024 | Trout (species not given) | 1,000 | Trophy |
| Apr 1–5, 2024 | Trout (species not given) | 1,000 | Trophy |
| Mar 18–22, 2024 | Trout (species not given) | 400 | Trophy |
About This Data
Every row comes from the stocking schedule published by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, checked Nov 3, 2026. The agency lists this water as “EMPIRE LK, UPR”. Species and sizes are given as the agency names them; a dash means the agency does not say.
More for Oregon Anglers
Stocking dates and places can change without notice; check with the agency before a trip. ReelTourney is not affiliated with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.