Thurston County, WA
Deschutes River
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Around Deschutes River
Data Source: Recreation.gov · Source: USGS GNIS · Public land: USGS PAD-US
About this water
Deschutes River is in Thurston County, Washington. State records show it stocked 330 times between 2000 and 2026. The most-stocked species are chinook salmon, coho salmon and steelhead. 93,096,104 chinook salmon have gone in across 304 releases.
Boat access nearby
One mapped launch sits within 2 miles of Deschutes River. Ramp data comes from the USGS national boat-ramp inventory.
Stocking history
330 recorded stockings
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | Chinook · Deschutes River Hatchery Stock | 110,000 | — | Tumwater Falls Hatchery |
| May 21, 2026 | Chinook · Deschutes River Hatchery Stock | 17,800 | — | Tumwater Falls Hatchery |
| May 21, 2026 | Chinook · Deschutes River Hatchery Stock | 202,200 | — | Tumwater Falls Hatchery |
| May 21, 2026 | Chinook · Deschutes River Hatchery Stock | 110,000 | — | Tumwater Falls Hatchery |
| May 20, 2026 | Chinook · Deschutes River Hatchery Stock | 191,750 | — | Tumwater Falls Hatchery |
| May 6, 2026 | Chinook · Deschutes River Hatchery Stock | 178,500 | — | Tumwater Falls Hatchery |
| May 6, 2026 | Chinook · Deschutes River Hatchery Stock | 178,500 | — | Tumwater Falls Hatchery |
| May 6, 2026 | Chinook · Deschutes River Hatchery Stock | 178,500 | — | Tumwater Falls Hatchery |
| May 6, 2026 | Chinook · Deschutes River Hatchery Stock | 178,500 | — | Tumwater Falls Hatchery |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Chinook · Deschutes River Hatchery Stock | 383,500 | — | Tumwater Falls Hatchery |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Chinook · Deschutes River Hatchery Stock | 191,750 | — | Tumwater Falls Hatchery |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Chinook · Deschutes River Hatchery Stock | 600,000 | — | Tumwater Falls Hatchery |
Showing the 12 most recent of 330. Stocking records for Deschutes River 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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