Fishtrap Lake

Fishtrap Lake was rehabilitated in the fall of 2017 due to an infestation of undesirable fish species. This restored Rainbow Trout fishery is fishing well, and will continue to perform well as WDFW stocks the lake with trout fry, and carry-overs enhance the trout size structure.

Two-pole fishing is allowed

Shoreline access: Good - There is limited shoreline fishing at the WDFW access area. Anglers typically fish this lake either from a boat or from the docks of Fishtrap Lake Resort.

Species you might catch

Rainbow trout

Lake information

County: Lincoln
Acreage: 190.90 ac.
Elevation: 1978 ft.
Center: 47.343211, -117.831831
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Fishing resources

Catchable fish plants

Release Location: FISHTRAP LK (LINC/SPOK)
Stock Date	Species	Number Released	Number of Fish Per Pound	Facility
Mar 4, 2024	Rainbow	600	0.35	SPOKANE HATCHERY
Feb 29, 2024	Rainbow	10,999	2.5	SPOKANE HATCHERY
Mar 24, 2023	Rainbow	500	0.33	SPOKANE HATCHERY
Mar 22, 2023	Rainbow	5,985	2.5	SPOKANE HATCHERY
Mar 22, 2023	Rainbow	2,015	2.5	SPOKANE HATCHERY
Mar 23, 2022	Rainbow	550	0.33	SPOKANE HATCHERY
Mar 18, 2022	Rainbow	5,642	2.5	SPOKANE HATCHERY
Mar 18, 2022	Rainbow	3,367	2.5	SPOKANE HATCHERY
Mar 11, 2021	Rainbow	500	0.33	SPOKANE HATCHERY
Feb 25, 2020	Rainbow	3,256	2.8	SPOKANE 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.

Photos

Photo by WDFW