Rainbow Trout Stocked · 16 plants · last April 24, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Lake Sacajawea fishing
Lake Sacajawea fishing has Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Yellow Perch, Warmouth, Black Crappie, Pumpkinseed, and Brown Bullhead. It is stocked about 8.5 times a year since 2025, most often in March and April. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout, dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout and Yellow Perch, and dawn, dusk, and night for Black Crappie.
- Last stocked
- May 6, 2026
- · Brown Trout
- Plants on record
- 17
- Since 2025
- Species stocked
- 2 (+5 also recorded)
- Average size
- 15.2 in
- Surface acres
- 45.5
- Elevation
- 8 ft
Fish at Lake Sacajawea
Around the dates Lake Sacajawea is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 49.6°F in April, 44.7°F in March, 41.2°F in December, 56°F in May. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 16 plants · last April 24, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk 
Brown Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last May 6, 2026 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide Warmouth Confirmed present
Black Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black Crappie species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide
Brown Bullhead Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Brown Bullhead species guideLake Sacajawea is classified as a warm waters fishery with year round fishing. Fish populations include Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Bluegill Sunfish, and Warmouth. Catchable Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout are planted from January to May, with Rainbow Trout broodstock also planted in late winter. (mylongview.com, accessed October 5, 2026)(wdfw.wa.gov, accessed October 5, 2026)
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How Lake Sacajawea is stocked
About 649 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 5 lakes in Cowlitz County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2025
13,620
Fish stocked in 2026
15,920
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 | Brown Trout | 2,700 | 9.6 in | report |
| April 24, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 3,500 | 10 in | report |
| April 24, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 50 | 19.2 in | report |
| April 24, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 30 | 28.1 in | report |
| April 21, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 3,640 | 9.8 in | report |
| March 25, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 10 in | report |
| March 3, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 1,825 | 9.4 in | report |
| March 3, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 1,175 | 10 in | report |
| December 23, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 9.4 in | report |
| December 17, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 40 | 30 in | report |
| December 17, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 35 | 23.5 in | report |
| April 25, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 11 in | report |
| April 25, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 30 | 30 in | report |
| April 25, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 15 | 19.5 in | report |
| April 9, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 10 in | report |
| April 3, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 10 in | report |
| April 2, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 9.6 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Longview
- Facilities
- dock, restrooms
Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife before you go.
About Lake Sacajawea
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Common questions
What fish are at Lake Sacajawea?
Fishing Lake Sacajawea usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 16 of 17 plants on record, ahead of Brown Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked April 24, 2026, averaging 15.6 in. Brown Trout was last stocked May 6, 2026, averaging 9.6 in. Yellow Perch, Warmouth, Black Crappie, and Pumpkinseed, plus 1 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Lake Sacajawea stocked?
Last stocked May 6, 2026. It is stocked about 8.5 times a year since 2025, most often in March and April. About 649 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 5 lakes in Cowlitz County with both a fish count and a surface area.
How big are the fish stocked at Lake Sacajawea?
Stocked fish average 15.2 in. Rainbow Trout average 15.6 in. Brown Trout average 9.6 in.
How do you get on Lake Sacajawea?
The nearest town is Longview. Facilities include dock and restrooms.
Which lakes near Lake Sacajawea were stocked more recently?
Horseshoe Lake (19.2 mi), South Lewis County Park Pond (21.5 mi), Lake Merwin (26.3 mi), and Battle Ground Lake (31.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Horseshoe Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout, South Lewis County Park Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Lake Merwin is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Battle Ground Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.