Rainbow Trout Stocked · 7 plants · last May 21, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Lake Leland fishing
Lake Leland fishing has Cutthroat Trout and Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Brown Bullhead, Coho Salmon, and 1 more. It is stocked about 5 times a year since 2025, most often in May and September. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and Largemouth Bass, dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow Perch and Bluegill, and dawn, dusk, and night for Black Crappie.
- Last stocked
- October 16, 2026
- · Cutthroat Trout
- Plants on record
- 11
- Since 2025
- Species stocked
- 2 (+7 also recorded)
- Average size
- 13.1 in
- Surface acres
- 107.8
- Elevation
- 191 ft
Fish at Lake Leland
Around the dates Lake Leland is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 55.8°F in May, 61.3°F in September, 40.6°F in January, 48.8°F in April. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 7 plants · last May 21, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk 
Cutthroat Trout Stocked · 3 plants · last December 4, 2025 Last stocked December 4, 2025 · avg 14.7 in · 3 plants
Cutthroat Trout species guide
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide
Black Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black Crappie species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Brown Bullhead Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Brown Bullhead species guide
Coho Salmon Confirmed present Sculpin Confirmed present
Leland Lake is a shallow lake with a largely undeveloped shoreline. It is stocked in April and May with catchable-size Rainbow Trout, and Coastal Cutthroat Trout broodstock are stocked in March. Larger rainbows are received in the fall, providing good fishing even in winter months. Good fishing for stocked rainbows occurs during fall, winter, and spring. (wdfw.wa.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Lake Leland is stocked
About 127 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 5 lakes in Jefferson County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2025
9,423
Fish stocked in 2026
4,267
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 16, 2026 | Cutthroat Trout | 450 | 11.8 in | report |
| May 21, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 2,707 | 11.4 in | report |
| May 5, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 1,560 | 11.6 in | report |
| December 4, 2025 | Cutthroat Trout | 150 | 16.6 in | report |
| November 24, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 901 | 15.2 in | report |
| September 29, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 830 | 13 in | report |
| September 26, 2025 | Cutthroat Trout | 450 | 12.2 in | report |
| September 23, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 14.1 in | report |
| May 14, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 10.8 in | report |
| April 30, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 3,830 | 11.1 in | report |
| January 9, 2025 | Cutthroat Trout | 262 | 15.3 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Quilcene
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock, camping
Shallow, mostly forested lake off Leland Valley Road just west of US 101, about six miles north of Quilcene. The WDFW and Jefferson County access on the west shore has a gravel ramp, fishing pier, toilet, and parking, with the county's 22-site campground beside it.
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Common questions
What fish are at Lake Leland?
Fishing Lake Leland usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 7 of 10 plants on record, ahead of Cutthroat Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 21, 2026, averaging 12.5 in. Cutthroat Trout was last stocked December 4, 2025, averaging 14.7 in. Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, and Bluegill, plus 3 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Lake Leland stocked?
Last stocked October 16, 2026. It is stocked about 5 times a year since 2025, most often in May and September. About 127 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 5 lakes in Jefferson County with both a fish count and a surface area.
How big are the fish stocked at Lake Leland?
Stocked fish average 13.1 in. Rainbow Trout average 12.5 in. Cutthroat Trout average 14.7 in.
How do you get on Lake Leland?
The nearest town is Quilcene. Facilities include restrooms, dock, and camping. Shallow, mostly forested lake off Leland Valley Road just west of US 101, about six miles north of Quilcene. The WDFW and Jefferson County access on the west shore has a gravel ramp, fishing pier, toilet, and parking, with the county's 22-site campground beside it.