Washington Stocks 82,000 Jumbo Trout in 30 Lakes for Black Friday

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is stocking more than 82,000 jumbo rainbow trout, up to 17 inches and three pounds, in 30 lakes and ponds before Thanksgiving, November 27, for its annual Black Friday fishing. The list includes Battle Ground Lake and Klineline Pond in Clark County, Green Lake, Beaver Lake, Lake Alice and Lake Desire in King County, American and Tanwax lakes in Pierce County, five Snohomish County lakes, Hog Canyon Lake near Spokane and four Thurston County lakes. Anglers 16 and older need a current freshwater license, valid through March 31, 2027. In all, the agency says it is stocking more than 237,000 trout in 70 lakes this fall.