Chelan River Fishing and Stocking
Chelan County, Washington. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife lists 5 stockings here in the latest year of its data (Chinook Salmon), the most recent on Apr 27, 2026. Stocked in April in two or more years.
2026 Stocking
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27 – May 5, 2026 | Chinook Salmon | 399 | Fry, 500.0 fish per pound |
| Apr 6–8, 2026 | Chinook Salmon | 28,081 | Yearling, 9.43 fish per pound |
| Apr 6–8, 2026 | Chinook Salmon | 95,460 | Yearling, 11.79 fish per pound |
| Apr 6–8, 2026 | Chinook Salmon | 139,252 | Yearling, 11.43 fish per pound |
| Apr 6–8, 2026 | Chinook Salmon | 140,737 | Yearling, 11.23 fish per pound |
2025 Stocking
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2025 | Cutthroat | 2,100 | Fry, 412.0 fish per pound |
| Apr 29 – May 14, 2025 | Chinook Salmon | 496 | Emergent fry, 1000.0 fish per pound |
| Apr 9, 2025 | Chinook Salmon | 124,802 | Yearling, 12.4 fish per pound |
| Apr 9, 2025 | Chinook Salmon | 130,172 | Yearling, 11.33 fish per pound |
| Apr 9, 2025 | Chinook Salmon | 134,021 | Yearling, 11.53 fish per pound |
| Apr 9, 2025 | Chinook Salmon | 134,529 | Yearling, 12.73 fish per pound |
2024 Stocking
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2024 | Chinook Salmon | 126,251 | Yearling, 10.66 fish per pound |
| Apr 15, 2024 | Chinook Salmon | 125,062 | Yearling, 10.16 fish per pound |
| Apr 15, 2024 | Chinook Salmon | 127,130 | Yearling, 11.55 fish per pound |
| Apr 15, 2024 | Chinook Salmon | 123,663 | Yearling, 10.72 fish per pound |
Other Stocked Waters in Chelan County
About This Data
Every row comes from the stocking information published by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, checked Nov 3, 2026. The agency lists this water as “CHELAN R 47.0052”. Species and sizes are given as the agency names them; a dash means the agency does not say.
More for Washington Anglers
Stocking dates and places can change without notice; check with the agency before a trip. ReelTourney is not affiliated with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.