Fiorito North

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As of Aug. 22, 2024, Fiorioto North is closed until further notice due to blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria. The Washington State Department of health encourages people to avoid contact with water containing this kind of algae and keep pets and livestock away from the water. More information on blue-green algae is on the Washington State Department of Health website.

About three miles east of Ellensburg alongside I-82 accessed via Thrall Road, the lake is open to fishing year round.

Fishing should be excellent for 10 to 14-inch rainbow trout during the early spring and summer season. The lake is also stocked with jumbo rainbow trout (1-1.5 lbs each). Brood stock rainbows in the 6- to 12-pound range are stocked in late fall.

Panfish may also be caught.

Good daytime access facilities for shore anglers and car-topper boats, but internal combustion engines are prohibited. WDFW access and some private shoreline areas. No camping.

Two-pole fishing is allowed

Shoreline access: Good - Good shoreline access along the west end of the lake.

Species you might catch

Lake information

County: Kittitas
Acreage: 37.90 ac.
Elevation: 1433 ft.
Center: 46.938561, -120.50463
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Fishing resources

Catchable fish plants

Release Location: FIO RITO LK-N (KITT)
Stock Date	Species	Number Released	Number of Fish Per Pound	Facility
May 28, 2024	Rainbow	200	0.8	NACHES HATCHERY
May 28, 2024	Rainbow	3,000	2.4	NACHES HATCHERY
Mar 18, 2024	Rainbow	3,000	2.4	NACHES HATCHERY
Mar 5, 2024	Rainbow	400	0.8	NACHES HATCHERY
Mar 4, 2024	Rainbow	3,000	2.4	NACHES HATCHERY
Oct 26, 2023	Rainbow	33	0.1	GOLDENDALE HATCHERY
Oct 26, 2023	Rainbow	23	0.2	GOLDENDALE HATCHERY
Oct 19, 2023	Rainbow	94	0.2	GOLDENDALE HATCHERY
Jun 7, 2023	Rainbow	1,920	2.4	NACHES HATCHERY
Jun 7, 2023	Rainbow	200	0.8	NACHES HATCHERY

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.

Largemouth bass

Fishing improves throughout the spring as waters warm and fish move onshore, peaking during the spawn. Summer is a slight lull though dawn/dusk hours can be very good. Catch improves in Fall as waters cool, vegetation begins to die back, and prey becomes more available. Winter is the hardest time because fish are offshore and slow moving.

Yellow perch

Yellow Perch can be caught year-round. Fishing is best in the summer after they finish spawning in April-May. Fish can be readily angled through the summer from both the shore and boat. Catch begins to decline in the fall as water temperatures cool and fish move offshore forcing anglers to pursue them in boats. Successful fishing for Yellow Perch in the winter involves either targeting schools in deep water from boats or through the ice.

Black crappie

Fishing improves throughout the Spring, peaking during the spawn. Summer is a slight lull, while Fall sees an improvement as waters cool, vegetation dies back, and prey becomes more available. During winter, the bite is slower, but anglers can have great success fishing through the ice when conditions are safe.

Pumpkinseed Sunfish

Pumpkinseed Sunfish are ubiquitous in most lowland lakes and readily caught year-round. Fishing is best in the spring and summer, peaking during the spawn in June. Fish move offshore into deeper waters through the fall as water temperatures cool making it more difficult to target them. Winter is the most difficult season to catch Pumpkinseed, but persistent anglers can find nice-sized schools offshore.