Canal Lake

Canal Lake is located south of Potholes Reservoir in a large cluster of lakes known as the Seep Lakes Area.  This lake was rehabilitated in 2010 to eradicate nuisance fish and restore the trout fishery.  Since the rehabilitation angler catch rates have been good.  Canal Lake is best fished from a boat.  However, there are a few good places to fish from shore.

Two-pole fishing is allowed

Shoreline access: Good - Only a few good areas to fish from shore.

Species you might catch

Lake information

County: Grant
Acreage: 68.60 ac.
Elevation: 988 ft.
Center: 46.92596, -119.183532
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Fishing resources

Catchable fish plants
Release Location: CANAL LK (GRAN)
Stock Date Species Number Released Number of Fish Per Pound Facility
May 8, 2001 Rainbow 1,749 2.9 COLUMBIA BASIN HATCHERY
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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