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Around Lake Cavanaugh
Data Source: Recreation.gov · Source: USGS GNIS · Public land: USGS PAD-US
About this water
Lake Cavanaugh is an 833 acre lake in Skagit County, Washington. State records show it stocked 75 times between 2000 and 2026. The most-stocked species are cutthroat trout, kokanee and rainbow trout. 294,667 cutthroat trout have gone in across 31 releases.
Boat access nearby
One mapped launch sits within 2 miles of Lake Cavanaugh. Ramp data comes from the USGS national boat-ramp inventory.
Stocking history
75 recorded stockings
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | Kokanee · Lake Whatcom | 49,864 | — | Arlington Hatchery |
| May 19, 2026 | Cutthroat · Eells Springs Hatchery Stock | 10,500 | — | Arlington Hatchery |
| Sep 22, 2025 | Kokanee · Lake Whatcom | 13,150 | — | Arlington Hatchery |
| Aug 16, 2025 | Kokanee · Lake Whatcom | 25,000 | — | Arlington Hatchery |
| Aug 16, 2025 | Kokanee · Lake Whatcom | 25,000 | — | Arlington Hatchery |
| May 13, 2025 | Cutthroat · Eells Springs Hatchery Stock | 10,000 | — | Arlington Hatchery |
| Sep 16, 2024 | Kokanee · Lake Whatcom | 14,846 | — | Arlington Hatchery |
| Sep 16, 2024 | Kokanee · Lake Whatcom | 20,567 | — | Arlington Hatchery |
| Sep 16, 2024 | Kokanee · Lake Whatcom | 19,587 | — | Arlington Hatchery |
| May 28, 2024 | Cutthroat · Eells Springs Hatchery Stock | 12,915 | — | Arlington Hatchery |
| Oct 3, 2023 | Kokanee · Lake Whatcom | 13,407 | — | Arlington Hatchery |
| Oct 3, 2023 | Kokanee · Lake Whatcom | 19,562 | — | Arlington Hatchery |
Showing the 12 most recent of 75. Stocking records for Lake Cavanaugh 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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