Whatcom County, WA
Baker Lake
Around here
Around Baker Lake
Data Source: Recreation.gov · Source: Recreation Sites and Trails BC, Open Government Licence (British Columbia) · Source: USGS GNIS · Public land: USGS PAD-US
About this water
Baker Lake is a lake in Whatcom County, Washington. State records show it stocked 1,310 times between 2000 and 2026. The most-stocked species are sockeye salmon, coho salmon and rainbow trout, with 1 more on record. 110,522,030 sockeye salmon have gone in across 1271 releases.
Boat access nearby
2 mapped launches sit within 2 miles of Baker Lake, all of them public access. Ramp data comes from the USGS national boat-ramp inventory.
Stocking history
1,310 recorded stockings
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | Sockeye · Baker River | 21,555 | — | Baker Lk Hatchery |
| May 4, 2026 | Sockeye · Baker River | 23,093 | — | Baker Lk Hatchery |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Sockeye · Baker River | 28,486 | — | Baker Lk Hatchery |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Sockeye · Baker River | 31,532 | — | Baker Lk Hatchery |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Sockeye · Baker River | 25,478 | — | Baker Lk Hatchery |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Sockeye · Baker River | 24,317 | — | Baker Lk Hatchery |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Sockeye · Baker River | 20,065 | — | Baker Lk Hatchery |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Sockeye · Baker River | 66,587 | — | Baker Lk Hatchery |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Sockeye · Baker River | 830,081 | — | Baker Lk Hatchery |
| Apr 9, 2026 | Sockeye · Baker River | 87,154 | — | Baker Lk Hatchery |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Sockeye · Baker River | 83,642 | — | Baker Lk Hatchery |
| Mar 30, 2026 | Sockeye · Baker River | 328,058 | — | Baker Lk Hatchery |
Showing the 12 most recent of 1,310. Stocking records for Baker 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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