Yakima County, WA
Surprise Lake
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Around Surprise Lake
Data Source: Recreation.gov · Source: USGS GNIS · Public land: USGS PAD-US
About this water
Surprise Lake is a lake in Yakima County, Washington. State records show it stocked 9 times between 2000 and 2025. Every recorded release has been cutthroat trout. 12,307 cutthroat trout have gone in across 9 releases.
Stocking history
9 recorded stockings
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2025 | Cutthroat · Kings Lake | 1,100 | — | Naches Hatchery |
| Aug 25, 2022 | Cutthroat · Kings Lake | 1,065 | — | Naches Hatchery |
| Sep 4, 2019 | Cutthroat · Kings Lake | 1,147 | — | Naches Hatchery |
| Aug 24, 2016 | Cutthroat · Twin Lakes | 1,065 | — | Naches Hatchery |
| Aug 31, 2012 | Cutthroat · Twin Lakes | 800 | — | Naches Hatchery |
| Aug 22, 2009 | Cutthroat · Twin Lakes | 1,785 | — | Naches Hatchery |
| Aug 11, 2006 | Cutthroat · Twin Lakes | 1,800 | — | Naches Hatchery |
| Aug 2, 2003 | Cutthroat · Twin Lakes | 1,760 | — | Naches Hatchery |
| Aug 12, 2000 | Cutthroat · Twin Lakes | 1,785 | — | Naches Hatchery |
Stocking records for Surprise 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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