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Whatcom Creek Fishing and Stocking

Whatcom County, Washington. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife lists 7 stockings here in the latest year of its data (Chinook Salmon, Chum Salmon and Rainbow Trout), the most recent on May 19, 2026. Stocked in March, April and May in two or more years.

2026 Stocking

DateSpeciesFishSize
May 19, 2026Chinook Salmon129,784Zero, 150.0 fish per pound
May 8, 2026Rainbow Trout1,205Legals, 2.0 fish per pound
May 5, 2026Chinook Salmon208,000Zero, 122.0 fish per pound
Apr 24, 2026Rainbow Trout500Legals, 1.8 fish per pound
Apr 8, 2026Chum Salmon199,450Fed fry, 860.0 fish per pound
Mar 26, 2026Chum Salmon226Emergent fry, 1500.0 fish per pound
Mar 20 – Apr 3, 2026Chum Salmon846Fed fry, 500.0 fish per pound

2025 Stocking

DateSpeciesFishSize
May 23, 2025Chinook Salmon340,728Zero, 140.0 fish per pound
May 19, 2025Chinook Salmon53,684Zero, 150.0 fish per pound
Apr 25, 2025Rainbow Trout630Legals, 2.2 fish per pound
Apr 3, 2025Chum Salmon282Emergent fry, 1500.0 fish per pound
Mar 29, 2025Chum Salmon154Emergent fry, 1500.0 fish per pound
Mar 28, 2025Chum Salmon289Emergent fry, 1500.0 fish per pound
Mar 25, 2025Chum Salmon287Emergent fry, 1500.0 fish per pound

2024 Stocking

DateSpeciesFishSize
May 14, 2024Chinook Salmon375,490Zero, 106.0 fish per pound
May 11, 2024Chinook Salmon115,855Zero, 136.7 fish per pound
May 10, 2024Rainbow Trout1,000Legals, 2.7 fish per pound
May 10, 2024Rainbow Trout50Legals, 0.8 fish per pound
Apr 29, 2024Rainbow Trout500Legals, 2.6 fish per pound
Apr 29, 2024Rainbow Trout50Legals, 0.8 fish per pound
Apr 12, 2024Chum Salmon344,355Emergent fry, 1171.0 fish per pound
Apr 6, 2024Chum Salmon39,479Fed fry, 589.0 fish per pound
Mar 30, 2024Chum Salmon193Emergent fry, 1500.0 fish per pound
Mar 8–30, 2024Chum Salmon1,013Emergent fry, 1500.0 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 “WHATCOM CR 01.0566”. 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.