Davis Lake

Located near Winthrop, this lake regulations changed in July 2018 to a year round fishery with a harvest maximum of two trout over 14 inches.  There is a WDFW access area with gravel launch site.  Expect to catch rainbows in the 10-14 inch range.

Two-pole fishing is allowed

Good for ice fishing

Special fishing restrictions:

Shoreline access: Good - Shore access only within vicinity of WDFW access site.

Species you might catch

Lake information

County: Okanogan
Acreage: 39.80 ac.
Elevation: 2161 ft.
Center: 48.438172, -120.120724
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Fishing resources

Catchable fish plants
Release Location: DAVIS LK (OKAN) T34
Stock Date Species Number Released Number of Fish Per Pound Facility
Apr 25, 2001 Rainbow 15,000 3 WELLS HATCHERY
Apr 24, 2000 Rainbow 13,500 3 WELLS HATCHERY
May 18, 1999 Rainbow 1,750 2.5 WELLS HATCHERY
Apr 29, 1999 Rainbow 6,250 2.5 WELLS HATCHERY
Apr 28, 1999 Rainbow 5,000 2.7 CHELAN HATCHERY
Apr 22, 1998 Rainbow 3,900 2.6 WELLS HATCHERY
Apr 10, 1996 Rainbow 11,550 3 WELLS HATCHERY
Apr 9, 1996 Rainbow 3,600 3 WELLS 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

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Davis Lake
Photo by WDFW