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Kokanee stocking
Lowland lake · Whatcom County · 4,923.6 acres · 312 ft
293,020 kokanee on May 1, 2026
Lk Whatcom Hatchery
Average size
Fry
under 0.1 lbeach
Planted small, to grow on — these are not catchable yet.
2026 so far
4,373,020
99% of a normal year
Normal year
4,398,902
average of 11 seasons
Typical size
Fry
under 0.1 lb each
Stocking season
Mar–May
when the truck comes
This year against a 11-season average
2026normal
Recent plants
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Fish/lb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | Kokanee | 293,020 | Fry · under 0.1 lb each | 2,200 |
| Apr 24 | Kokanee | 320,000 | Fry · under 0.1 lb each | 2,700 |
| Apr 20 | Kokanee | 320,000 | Fry · under 0.1 lb each | 2,700 |
| Apr 17 | Kokanee | 640,000 | Fry · under 0.1 lb each | 2,900 |
| Apr 13 | Kokanee | 240,000 | Fry · under 0.1 lb each | 2,900 |
| Apr 10 | Kokanee | 640,000 | Fry · under 0.1 lb each | 2,900 |
| Apr 7 | Kokanee | 160,000 | Fry · under 0.1 lb each | 2,700 |
| Apr 2 | Kokanee | 320,000 | Fry · under 0.1 lb each | 2,700 |
298 kokanee releases on record since 2015 · from WDFW's fish plants data, as published.
This lake on WDFWWDFW fishing prospects calendar
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| Yellow Perch |
quiet → best this month
WDFW rates kokanee best in May through July.
WDFW draws one calendar per species for the whole state, so it shows the season's shape rather than this lake's own record. Check the rules for when each species is open here. This lake on WDFW
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Currently
56°
Clearfeels like 53°
Wed
Favorable
76° 54°
wind 6 kt · 0% rain
Thu
Favorable
77° 52°
wind 6 kt · 0% rain
Fri
Favorable
71° 51°
wind 4 kt · 0% rain
Sat
Favorable
69° 51°
wind 4 kt · 0% rain
Sun
Favorable
70° 51°
wind 4 kt · 0% rain
Mon
Favorable
65° 50°
wind 8 kt · 8% rain
Tue
Favorable
64° 47°
wind 5 kt · 6% rain
The printed rules for Lake Whatcom don't list kokanee separately, so this dashboard won't infer a season from another species' rule. Read the full rules below and verify with WDFW before fishing.
that portion of Lake Whatcom between Electric Ave. Bridge and outlet dam
▸ All species: CLOSED WATERS.
above Electric Ave. Bridge
▸ All species: Two-Pole not allowed.
▸ All species — Year-round: See DOH Fish Consumption Advisories.
▸ Trout — 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31: Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Release cutthroat trout.
▸ Other game fish — 4th Sat. in Apr.-Oct. 31: Statewide min. size/daily limit.
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