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Lake Padden Fishing and Stocking

Whatcom County, Washington. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife lists 6 stockings here in the latest year of its data (Cutthroat, Kokanee and Rainbow Trout), the most recent on Apr 24, 2026. Stocked in April and November in two or more years.

2026 Stocking

DateSpeciesFishSize
Apr 24, 2026Rainbow Trout1,750Legals, 1.8 fish per pound
Apr 21, 2026Rainbow Trout4,200Legals, 2.0 fish per pound
Apr 20, 2026Rainbow Trout4,200Legals, 2.0 fish per pound
Apr 14, 2026Rainbow Trout6,600Legals, 2.0 fish per pound

2025 Stocking

DateSpeciesFishSize
Nov 13, 2025Cutthroat10,675Fingerling, 80.0 fish per pound
Nov 10, 2025Kokanee30,015Fry, 97.0 fish per pound
Apr 18, 2025Rainbow Trout3,138Legals, 2.3 fish per pound
Apr 14, 2025Rainbow Trout3,105Legals, 2.3 fish per pound
Apr 11, 2025Rainbow Trout3,433Legals, 2.4 fish per pound
Apr 10, 2025Rainbow Trout3,468Legals, 2.4 fish per pound
Apr 9, 2025Rainbow Trout3,192Legals, 2.4 fish per pound
Mar 21, 2025Rainbow Trout2,730Legals, 1.8 fish per pound

2024 Stocking

DateSpeciesFishSize
Nov 8, 2024Kokanee30,500Fry, 100.0 fish per pound
Oct 15, 2024Cutthroat10,330Fingerling, 90.0 fish per pound
Apr 24, 2024Rainbow Trout6,828Legals, 2.7 fish per pound
Apr 16, 2024Rainbow Trout8,280Legals, 2.5 fish per pound
Apr 3, 2024Rainbow Trout6,135Legals, 2.9 fish per pound

Other Stocked Waters in Whatcom 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 “LK PADDEN (WHAT)”. Species and sizes are given as the agency names them; a dash means the agency does not say.

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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.