Thornton - Middle

Species you might catch

Lake information

County: Whatcom
Acreage: 11.70 ac.
Elevation: 4701 ft.
TRS: T37R11E SEC14
Center: 48.689622, -121.335368
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Fishing resources

Fish stocking info
Release Location: THORTON LKS (2) (WHAT)
Stock Date Species Number Released Number of Fish Per Pound Facility
Oct 8, 2015 Rainbow 710 381 ARLINGTON HATCHERY
Aug 15, 2002 Rainbow 4,000 385 ARLINGTON HATCHERY
Sep 20, 1997 Golden Trout 700 730 TOKUL CR HATCHERY
Visit the Catchable Trout Plants page for a more detailed search of trout plants in other bodies of water. To view and download the source data for this table visit the WDFW Fish Plants dataset on data.wa.gov.

Fishing prospects calendar

Rainbow trout

Fishing success for Rainbow Trout is generally best in the spring when thousands of fish are stocked statewide, but they can be caught year-round in most waters with a little patience and persistence. Success remains high into June and gradually declines as water temperatures increase and fish move offshore to stay cool. Fish that escaped the spring harvest return to the nearshore areas in the fall as waters cool off. Some waters may also be stocked again in the fall further boosting catch rates.
Chart showing fishing prospects throughout the calendar year