Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 33

Bathymetric Maps: 1

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Echo Lake (12 acres): Located 6 miles north of Seattle off Highway 99, Echo has access for car-toppers and some shore fishing through a small city park on the northeast corner of the lake. Echo's main attraction is rainbow trout, with yellow perch also present. Toilets and some picnic tables are available in the park, but parking is at a premium in the spring.

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 5

Bathymetric Maps: 1

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Egg Lake (7 acres): This small year-round lake is located 900 feet west of Sportsman's Lake on the northeast end of San Juan Island. There is a public access on the west side. Egg shells out largemouth bass and rainbow trout, with good rainbow fishing in April and May, and bass throughout the summer. Photo by Bob Johansen

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 9

Bathymetric Maps: 0

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See the Featured Lakes section for more detailed information about this Alpine lake.

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 1

Bathymetric Maps: 0

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LOCH EILEEN: I hiked to Loch Eileen from the High Camp at Scottish Lakes. I first made the easy 2 1/2 mile hike to Lake Julius. From there I hiked uphill for another 1/2 mile to reach pretty Loch Eileen. The Lake has a good population of cutthroat trout ranging in size from 8 to 11 inches. In about two hours I hooked 11 and caught 8 (all released). I suspect I could have caught fish here all day if I wasn't in such a hurry to visit two more lakes. I had the best luck using Mack's Promise Keeper spinners and Krocodile spoons. A very pretty destination. J Kruse

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 3

Bathymetric Maps: 1

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Elbow Lake (48 acres): Annual eastern brook trout fry plants provide the action on this lake 12 miles northwest of Northport, up the Big Sheep Creek drainage. Open season is from the last Saturday in April through October 31.

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 2

Bathymetric Maps: 0

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17 miles SE of Tonasket, 21 acre lake that holds rainbow. Public access available.

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 5

Bathymetric Maps: 1

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Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 391

Bathymetric Maps: 2

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Eloika Lake (660 acres): Perch, largemouth bass and crappie in the spring and fall are the best bets at this year-round fishery, located 7 miles north of Chattaroy off the Newport Highway. A few 4- to 6-pound largemouth bass will be caught, but because it takes 8 to 11 years for them to reach that size, many anglers voluntarily practice catch-and-release. Some brown trout yearling plants are made, and a few eastern brook trout and crappie are also available. public access south of Gray's Landing.

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 16

Bathymetric Maps: 0

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Actually two lakes, north and south, Public access to the north lake only. 14 acres, holds rainbow, bullhead, perch, large mouth bass and white fish. Located six miles north of Yakima, east of I-82.

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 1

Bathymetric Maps: 0

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Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 1

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Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 13

Bathymetric Maps: 0

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The reservoir behind Rocky Reach Dam on the Columbia river. The lake runs from just above Wenatchee to just below Pateros. Species as per other Columbia river reservoirs - walleye, trout, bass, salmon, steelhead, and more.

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 48

Bathymetric Maps: 1

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Skagit County’s Lake Erie is located about 4 miles south of Anacortes. It covers 111 surface acres, reaches depths of only about 12 feet and lies at an elevation of 140 feet. Fish species include rainbow trout, largemouth bass and grass carp have also been reported. Public access is provided by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. The quite small access area has limited parking space, a pit toilet and a good concrete plank launching ramp. Overview and photo by: Bob Johansen Other photos by Demir

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 1

Bathymetric Maps: 0

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A 13 acre lake located 6 miles SE of Verlot, elevation 2751 feet.

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 3

Bathymetric Maps: 0

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Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 3

Bathymetric Maps: 0

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Evans Pond, Golf Course Pond, Silcott Pond: These small impoundments off the Snake River near the bottom of Alpowa Grade normally get fished early and hard. All have public access.

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 57

Bathymetric Maps: 1

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A 235 acre reservoir that holds a variety of fish. Rainbows, walleyes, bluegill, perch, crappie, and large mouth bass. Three public boat launches. Located just south of Burke lake in the Quincy W.R.A.

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 17

Bathymetric Maps: 0

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Failor Lake (65 acres): Nine miles north of Hoquiam, with public access off Highway US-101 via logging roads. Last Saturday in April through October 31 open season. Anglers should find good fishing for stocked 10 to 12 inch rainbow trout, and some opportunity for resident cutthroat trout. Failor is also scheduled to receive a bonus plant of triploid rainbows that average 1.5 to 2 pounds each, and “quality” sized rainbow trout reared through a cooperative project with Elma Game Club and WDFW, that average 4-6 pounds each. Some of these rainbow trout selectively reared and planted into Failor weigh more than 10 pounds each. If you are lucky enough to hook one, and can land it, these are very large, beautiful rainbows.

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 34

Bathymetric Maps: 1

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Fan Lake (73 acres): Annual plants of cutthroat and rainbow trout yearlings should provide good fishing. Also holds bass. Fan Lake is located about 8 miles northeast of Deer Park, approximately 2 miles west of Highway 195. Public access is available, but internal combustion engines are not allowed.

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 3

Bathymetric Maps: 0

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Fargher Lake (3 acres): This is a small pond north of Battle Ground. Fargher remains fishable well into the fall.

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 56

Bathymetric Maps: 1

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Fazon Lake (32 acres): This small lake approximately 1 mile northwest of Goshen has a public access with toilet and boat launch. Rainbow trout, largemouth bass, bluegill, cutthroat and channel catfish are available, with a slot limit on bass and special limit on channel catfish. Be sure to check the regulations pamphlet. Disabled accessibility Level 1. WCT, Blk Tpa, level.

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 107

Bathymetric Maps: 1

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Fenwick Lake (18 acres): Located two miles SW of Kent, Fenwick has a WDFW boat ramp on the west shore with bank access through Lake Fenwick Park. Primary species include rainbow, largemouth bass, brown bullhead catfish, and yellow perch.

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 16

Bathymetric Maps: 0

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Fernan Lake, located on the outskirts of Coeur d'Alene, provides one of the finest natural urban fisheries in the state. This 300 acre lake receives heavy angling pressure. Nearly 23,000 fish per year are harvested. Aggressive management strategies, such as diversifying the fishery with non-native, compatible species, has kept Fernan Lake a high success fishery. Shoreline and boat anglers alike fish Fernan. There are two public boat launches, one at the east end and one on the west end of the lake. Shoreline access can be found in these areas around the docks and along the roadside on the northwest side of the lake. Wild cutthroat trout, brook trout and stocked rainbow trout account for over 40% of the catch in Fernan. Warm water species also play a critical role. With an average depth of only 12 feet, water temperature rise quickly and provide good habitat for species such as largemouth bass, bullhead catfish, channel catfish, crappie, perch, and pumpkinseed. Northern pike can also be found in Fernan.

Type: Freshwater Lake

Reports: 2

Bathymetric Maps: 0

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Ferry Lake (19 acres): It is located 9 miles south of Republic on Highway 21, up Scatter Creek Road to the west. A Forest Service campground is available.