Deschutes River Fishing and Stocking
Thurston County, Washington. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife lists 6 stockings here in the latest year of its data (Chinook Salmon), the most recent on May 21, 2026. Stocked in April, May and June in two or more years.
2026 Stocking
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | Chinook Salmon | 110,000 | Zero, 73.0 fish per pound |
| May 20, 2026 | Chinook Salmon | 191,750 | Zero, 116.0 fish per pound |
| May 6, 2026 | Chinook Salmon | 178,500 | Zero, 95.0 fish per pound |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Chinook Salmon | 383,500 | Zero, 116.0 fish per pound |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Chinook Salmon | 200,000 | Zero, 145.0 fish per pound |
| Mar 23, 2026 | Chinook Salmon | 266,313 | Fry, 170.0 fish per pound |
2025 Stocking
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2025 | Chinook Salmon | 21,000 | Zero, 68.0 fish per pound |
| May 27, 2025 | Chinook Salmon | 100,000 | Zero, 70.0 fish per pound |
| May 22, 2025 | Chinook Salmon | 100,000 | Zero, 75.0 fish per pound |
| May 12, 2025 | Chinook Salmon | 386,000 | Zero, 75.0 fish per pound |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Chinook Salmon | 402,500 | Zero, 123.0 fish per pound |
| Apr 6, 2025 | Chinook Salmon | 679,415 | Fry, 165.0 fish per pound |
2024 Stocking
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2024 | Chinook Salmon | 101,500 | Zero, 55.0 fish per pound |
| May 20, 2024 | Chinook Salmon | 30,000 | Zero, 67.0 fish per pound |
| May 7, 2024 | Chinook Salmon | 325,000 | Zero, 77.0 fish per pound |
| Apr 22, 2024 | Chinook Salmon | 385,000 | Zero, 112.0 fish per pound |
| Apr 8, 2024 | Chinook Salmon | 258,449 | Zero, 127.0 fish per pound |
Other Stocked Waters in Thurston 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 “DESCHUTES R 13.0028”. Species and sizes are given as the agency names them; a dash means the agency does not say.
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