Kress Lake Fishing and Stocking
Cowlitz County, Washington. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife lists 5 stockings here in the latest year of its data (Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout), the most recent on May 6, 2026. Stocked in January, March, April, May, June and November in two or more years.
2026 Stocking
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 | Brown Trout | 2,700 | Legals, 2.7 fish per pound |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 3,120 | Legals, 2.6 fish per pound |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 3,360 | Legals, 2.8 fish per pound |
| Jan 6, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | Legals, 2.8 fish per pound |
2025 Stocking
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | Legals, 1.0 fish per pound |
| Jun 13, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 350 | Legals, 2.5 fish per pound |
| May 8, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | Legals, 2.7 fish per pound |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Brown Trout | 2,500 | Legals, 3.0 fish per pound |
| Apr 22, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 3,240 | Legals, 2.7 fish per pound |
| Apr 18, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | Legals, 2.7 fish per pound |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 3,300 | Legals, 2.7 fish per pound |
| Jan 13, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | Legals, 2.6 fish per pound |
2024 Stocking
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 28, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | Legals, 0.7 fish per pound |
| Nov 26, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | Legals, 1.0 fish per pound |
| Jun 26, 2024 | Channel Catfish | 300 | Legals, 1.0 fish per pound |
| May 2, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | Legals, 2.5 fish per pound |
| Apr 30, 2024 | Brown Trout | 2,500 | Legals, 3.0 fish per pound |
| Apr 23, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | Legals, 2.5 fish per pound |
| Apr 22, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | Legals, 2.66 fish per pound |
| Mar 26, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 2,900 | Legals, 2.9 fish per pound |
| Feb 20, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | Legals, 2.5 fish per pound |
Other Stocked Waters in Cowlitz 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 “KRESS LK (COWL)”. Species and sizes are given as the agency names them; a dash means the agency does not say.
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