Rainbow Trout Stocked · 15 plants · last May 18, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Western Lake fishing
Western Lake fishing has Steelhead and Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Cutthroat Trout. It is stocked about 8.5 times a year since 2025, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- May 18, 2026
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 17
- Since 2025
- Species stocked
- 2 (+1 also recorded)
- Average size
- 15.1 in
- Surface acres
- 4.5
- Elevation
- 1,042 ft
Fish at Western Lake
Around the dates Western Lake is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 45.3°F in April, 50.7°F in May, 41.1°F in March, 39.5°F in January. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 15 plants · last May 18, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk 
Steelhead Stocked · 2 plants · last December 29, 2025 Last stocked December 29, 2025 · avg 30 in · 2 plants
Steelhead species guide
Cutthroat Trout Confirmed present Isolated reports of some Eastern brook trout have been made in past years. (wdfw.wa.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Western Lake is stocked
About 2,090 reported fish per acre, 3rd most of 5 lakes in Pacific County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2025
4,330
Fish stocked in 2026
5,075
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 11 in | report |
| May 11, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 11 in | report |
| April 22, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 50 | 19.2 in | report |
| April 20, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 10.4 in | report |
| April 7, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 25 | 19 in | report |
| April 6, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 10.4 in | report |
| March 16, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 10 in | report |
| December 29, 2025 | Steelhead | 25 | 30 in | report |
| October 9, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 200 | 14 in | report |
| May 19, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 750 | 11.2 in | report |
| May 13, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 750 | 11.2 in | report |
| April 24, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 55 | 19.2 in | report |
| April 21, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 10.4 in | report |
| April 2, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 750 | 10.4 in | report |
| April 2, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 25 | 19.2 in | report |
| March 12, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 750 | 9.6 in | report |
| January 6, 2025 | Steelhead | 25 | 30 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Naselle, WA
- Facilities
- camping, restrooms
DNR's Western Lake Campground on the way up Radar Ridge north of Naselle: from SR 4 milepost 3 take C-Line Road, then C-2600 and C-2650. Five tent sites, an ADA vault toilet and a hand launch for non-motorized craft. A trail circles the lake and links to Snag Lake.
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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 Western Lake?
Fishing Western Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 15 of 17 plants on record, ahead of Steelhead. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 18, 2026, averaging 13.1 in. Steelhead was last stocked December 29, 2025, averaging 30 in. Cutthroat Trout is recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Western Lake stocked?
Last stocked May 18, 2026. It is stocked about 8.5 times a year since 2025, most often in April and May. About 2,090 reported fish per acre, 3rd most of 5 lakes in Pacific County with both a fish count and a surface area.
How big are the fish stocked at Western Lake?
Stocked fish average 15.1 in. Rainbow Trout average 13.1 in. Steelhead average 30 in.
How do you get on Western Lake?
The nearest town is Naselle, WA. Facilities include camping and restrooms. DNR's Western Lake Campground on the way up Radar Ridge north of Naselle: from SR 4 milepost 3 take C-Line Road, then C-2600 and C-2650. Five tent sites, an ADA vault toilet and a hand launch for non-motorized craft. A trail circles the lake and links to Snag Lake.
Which lakes near Western Lake were stocked more recently?
Lake Aberdeen (38.9 mi) and Duck Lake (40.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Lake Aberdeen is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Duck Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.