Rainbow Trout Stocked · 11 plants · last April 8, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Beehive Reservoir fishing
Beehive Reservoir fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout on a reservoir. Also recorded: Tiger Trout and Eastern Brook Trout. It is stocked about 5.5 times a year since 2025, most often in March and April. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and Tiger Trout and dawn, day, and dusk for Eastern Brook Trout.
- Last stocked
- April 8, 2026
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 11
- Since 2025
- Species stocked
- 1 (+2 also recorded)
- Average size
- 10.5 in
- Surface acres
- 13.2
- Elevation
- 4,247 ft
Fish at Beehive Reservoir
Around the dates Beehive Reservoir is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 37.4°F in April, 30.8°F in March. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 11 plants · last April 8, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk 
Tiger Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Tiger Trout species guide
Eastern Brook Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Eastern Brook Trout species guideBeehive Reservoir is located eight miles southwest of Wenatchee, about a mile northwest of Squilchuck State Park. It is stocked annually in the spring with "catchable" sized Rainbow Trout. Fishing for Rainbow Trout is generally best in the spring, remaining high into June before declining as water temperatures increase. Fish return to nearshore areas in the fall. (wdfw.wa.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Beehive Reservoir is stocked
About 3,405 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 11 lakes in Chelan County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2025
19,640
Fish stocked in 2026
25,300
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 8, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | 13 in | report |
| April 8, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 2,650 | 9.6 in | report |
| April 6, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 4,050 | 9.6 in | report |
| March 27, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 4,050 | 9.6 in | report |
| March 27, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 6,750 | 10 in | report |
| March 26, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 7,500 | 10 in | report |
| April 18, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 3,520 | 10.6 in | report |
| April 18, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 7,750 | 10 in | report |
| April 17, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 3,520 | 10.6 in | report |
| April 17, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 350 | 13 in | report |
| April 16, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 4,500 | 9.9 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Wenatchee
- Facilities
- restrooms
Day-use reservoir at about 4,250 feet, 8 miles southwest of Wenatchee near Squilchuck State Park. From Squilchuck Road take Mission Ridge Road 1 mile, then Beehive Road (Forest Road 9712) 2 miles, keeping left. Vault toilet, no drinking water, no fee, no overnight camping.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife before you go.
Nearest lakes
Public land at Beehive Reservoir
Beehive Reservoir is inside Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.
Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.
Common questions
What fish are at Beehive Reservoir?
Fishing Beehive Reservoir usually means Rainbow Trout. All 11 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked April 8, 2026, averaging 10.5 in. Tiger Trout and Eastern Brook Trout are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Beehive Reservoir stocked?
Last stocked April 8, 2026. It is stocked about 5.5 times a year since 2025, most often in March and April. About 3,405 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 11 lakes in Chelan County with both a fish count and a surface area.
How big are the fish stocked at Beehive Reservoir?
Rainbow Trout stocked at Beehive Reservoir average 10.5 in.
How do you get on Beehive Reservoir?
The nearest town is Wenatchee. Facilities include restrooms. Day-use reservoir at about 4,250 feet, 8 miles southwest of Wenatchee near Squilchuck State Park. From Squilchuck Road take Mission Ridge Road 1 mile, then Beehive Road (Forest Road 9712) 2 miles, keeping left. Vault toilet, no drinking water, no fee, no overnight camping.
Which lakes near Beehive Reservoir were stocked more recently?
Black Lake (3.4 mi) and Pit Lake (12.6 mi) were stocked more recently. Black Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Pit Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.