Swamp Lake

Swamp is an open and pleasant lake with areas of shallow and grassy shoreline that include some meadowy bogs. The wide expanse of sparkling clear water can make fishing interesting for regularly stocked Rainbow Trout and naturally reproducing Eastern Brook Trout.

Several established campsites are available and the area is popular with hikers and equestrians alike.

Getting here:

From 410/Chinook Pass Hwy turn onto the Bumping River Road & proceed past Bumping Lake onto a dirt road to the USFS Rd #1800 junction. Continue on Rd #1800 until it ends at Trail Head #970. Hike Trail #970 (with ford of upper Bumping River) to Swamp Lake (approx. 4 miles).

Species you might catch

Rainbow trout

Lake information

County: Yakima
Acreage: 50.50 ac.
Elevation: 4799 ft.
TRS: T16R11E SEC33
Center: 46.833117, -121.433422
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Fishing resources

Fish stocking info

10 most recent catchable (3 fish per pound or larger) fish plants in this lake
Stock Date	Species	Number Released	Number of Fish Per Pound	Facility

Visit the Catchable Trout Plants page for a more detailed search of trout plants in this or other bodies of water. To view or download the source data for this table visit the WDFW Fish Plants dataset on the Washington State Open Data Portal

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.

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Photo by WDFW