About this water
Padden Creek is in Whatcom County, Washington. State records show it stocked 17 times between 2008 and 2026. The most-stocked species are chum salmon and kokanee. 6,022 chum salmon have gone in across 15 releases.
Boat access nearby
One mapped launch sits within 2 miles of Padden Creek. Ramp data comes from the USGS national boat-ramp inventory.
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Stocking history
17 recorded stockings
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2026 | Chum · Whatcom Creek | 844 | — | Wendy Scherrer |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Chum · Whatcom Creek | 263 | — | Wendy Scherrer |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Chum · Whatcom Creek | 281 | — | Wendy Scherrer |
| Mar 24, 2025 | Chum · Whatcom Creek | 282 | — | Wendy Scherrer |
| Mar 8, 2024 | Chum · Whatcom Creek | 940 | — | Wendy Scherrer |
| Mar 30, 2023 | Chum · Whatcom Creek | 330 | — | Wendy Scherrer |
| Mar 30, 2023 | Chum · Whatcom Creek | 282 | — | Wendy Scherrer |
| Mar 23, 2023 | Chum · Whatcom Creek | 292 | — | Wendy Scherrer |
| Apr 1, 2022 | Chum · Whatcom Creek | 287 | — | Wendy Scherrer |
| Mar 30, 2022 | Chum · Whatcom Creek | 288 | — | Wendy Scherrer |
| Mar 29, 2022 | Chum · Whatcom Creek | 332 | — | Wendy Scherrer |
| Mar 16, 2020 | Chum · Whatcom Creek | 752 | — | Wendy Scherrer |
Showing the 12 most recent of 17. Stocking records for Padden Creek 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.


