Rainbow Trout Stocked · 4 plants · last May 19, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Wapato Lake fishing
Wapato Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 2 times a year since 2025, most often in March and May. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- May 19, 2026
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 4
- Since 2025
- Species recorded
- 1
- Average size
- 10.4 in
- Surface acres
- 26.5
- Elevation
- 323 ft
Fish at Wapato Lake
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 4 plants · last May 19, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk How Wapato Lake is stocked
About 293 reported fish per acre, 3rd most of 20 lakes in Pierce County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2025
3,650
Fish stocked in 2026
4,100
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 2,100 | 10.8 in | report |
| March 31, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 10 in | report |
| May 15, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 1,150 | 10.4 in | report |
| April 10, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 10.2 in | report |
Access and facts
Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife before you go.
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Common questions
What fish are at Wapato Lake?
Fishing Wapato Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. All 4 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 19, 2026, averaging 10.4 in.
When is Wapato Lake stocked?
Last stocked May 19, 2026. It is stocked about 2 times a year since 2025, most often in March and May. About 293 reported fish per acre, 3rd most of 20 lakes in Pierce County with both a fish count and a surface area.
How big are the fish stocked at Wapato Lake?
Rainbow Trout stocked at Wapato Lake average 10.4 in.
Which lakes near Wapato Lake were stocked more recently?
Lake Louise (5.7 mi), American Lake (6.9 mi), and Lake Bradley (8.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Lake Louise is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, American Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Lake Bradley is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.