Nahwatzel Lake

Nahwatzel Lake last stocked April 28, 2026, with 13 stocking events on record since 2025.

Last stocked

April 28, 2026

Plants on record

13

Since 2025

Species recorded

1

Average size

18 in

Surface acres

280.2

Elevation

456 ft

Stocking history

Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
April 28, 2026 Rainbow Trout 5,361 12.7 in report
April 15, 2026 Rainbow Trout 200 22.5 in report
April 1, 2026 Rainbow Trout 400 22.5 in report
October 7, 2025 Rainbow Trout 300 16.1 in report
September 30, 2025 Rainbow Trout 605 16.1 in report
September 30, 2025 Rainbow Trout 95 27.4 in report
September 22, 2025 Rainbow Trout 2,000 13.7 in report
April 29, 2025 Rainbow Trout 3,540 12.8 in report
April 29, 2025 Rainbow Trout 1,852 12.9 in report
April 10, 2025 Rainbow Trout 100 19.2 in report
April 8, 2025 Rainbow Trout 150 19.2 in report
March 28, 2025 Rainbow Trout 200 19.2 in report
March 24, 2025 Rainbow Trout 200 19.2 in report

Common questions

When was Nahwatzel Lake last stocked?
Nahwatzel Lake was last stocked on April 28, 2026, according to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
How often is Nahwatzel Lake stocked?
Nahwatzel Lake has been stocked 13 times since 2025 in the records we have on file.
What species are stocked at Nahwatzel Lake?
Nahwatzel Lake has recorded stockings of Rainbow Trout.

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Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Nearest town
Matlock
Boat ramp
Yes

Natural lake fed by underground springs in the Mason County foothills of the Olympic Mountains. A public boat launch sits on the lake near Lake Nahwatzel Resort, known for summer bass fishing and biannual rainbow trout stocking.

Sources: water_type (accessed 2026-09-19) , nearest_town (accessed 2026-09-19) , access.boat_ramp (accessed 2026-09-19)

Species stocked here

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