2023 Trout Derby lake
Starting soon! For more information about how the trout derby works, important dates, and prizes, visit the 2023 Trout Derby page.
Alta is a popular lake with anglers as fishing holds up quite well throughout the summer. There is a state park with camping and boat launching facilities, as well as a private resort with cabins and gravel launch site. Expect rainbows in the 11-13 inch range along with carryovers to 16 inches. Kokanee fishing has taken off since 2014 with anglers regularly harvesting fish in the 11-13 inch range.
Two-pole fishing is allowed
Shoreline access: Good - Good shoreline access via state park and along road bordering lake.
Species you might catch
Lake information
County: Okanogan
Acreage: 219.60 ac.
Elevation: 1170 ft.
Center: 48.019923, -119.937769
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Catchable fish plants
Stock Date | Species | Number Released | Number of Fish Per Pound | Facility |
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Apr 18, 2022 | Rainbow | 2,015 | 2.26 | WELLS HATCHERY |
May 4, 2021 | Rainbow | 3,000 | 1.75 | WELLS HATCHERY |
Apr 14, 2021 | Rainbow | 150 | 2.16 | WELLS HATCHERY |
Oct 23, 2020 | Rainbow | 4,500 | 3 | CHELAN HATCHERY |
Oct 23, 2020 | Rainbow | 1,800 | 3 | CHELAN HATCHERY |
Oct 23, 2020 | Rainbow | 4,500 | 3 | CHELAN HATCHERY |
Oct 23, 2020 | Rainbow | 2,700 | 3 | CHELAN HATCHERY |
Oct 12, 2020 | Rainbow | 555 | 0.27 | WELLS HATCHERY |
Apr 27, 2020 | Rainbow | 2,400 | 2.16 | WELLS HATCHERY |
Jun 11, 2019 | Rainbow | 174 | 2 | WELLS HATCHERY |