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Around American Lake
Data Source: Recreation.gov · Source: USGS GNIS · Public land: USGS PAD-US
About this water
American Lake is a 1,092 acre lake in Pierce County, Washington. State records show it stocked 300 times between 2000 and 2026. The most-stocked species are rainbow trout, kokanee and steelhead. 1,853,268 rainbow trout have gone in across 186 releases.
Boat access nearby
2 mapped launches sit within 2 miles of American Lake, all of them public access. Ramp data comes from the USGS national boat-ramp inventory.
Stocking history
300 recorded stockings
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | Kokanee · Lake Whatcom | 56,112 | — | Lakewood Hatchery |
| Jun 22, 2026 | Rainbow · Goldendale | 1,929 | — | Puyallup Hatchery |
| May 28, 2026 | Rainbow · Goldendale | 4,000 | — | Puyallup Hatchery |
| May 26, 2026 | Kokanee · Lake Whatcom | 65,667 | — | Lakewood Hatchery |
| May 26, 2026 | Kokanee · Lake Whatcom | 101,946 | — | Lakewood Hatchery |
| May 26, 2026 | Kokanee · Lake Whatcom | 91,419 | — | Lakewood Hatchery |
| May 20, 2026 | Kokanee · Lake Whatcom | 49,300 | — | Eells Springs |
| May 15, 2026 | Rainbow · Goldendale | 2,124 | — | Chambers Cr Hatchery |
| May 15, 2026 | Rainbow · Goldendale | 100 | — | Lakewood Hatchery |
| May 13, 2026 | Kokanee · Lake Whatcom | 81,985 | — | Lakewood Hatchery |
| May 13, 2026 | Kokanee · Lake Whatcom | 99,999 | — | Chambers Cr Hatchery |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Rainbow · Goldendale | 8,000 | — | Lakewood Hatchery |
Showing the 12 most recent of 300. Stocking records for American Lake published by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Stocking does not guarantee fish are present. Check current regulations and access before you go. See the full Washington stocking report.
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