Fishtrap Lake

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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

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
Apr 10, 2012 Rainbow 750 0.7 TROUT LODGE COMMERCIAL
Mar 21, 2012 Rainbow 100 0.4 SPOKANE HATCHERY
Apr 12, 2011 Rainbow 1,851 0.67 TROUT LODGE COMMERCIAL
Mar 21, 2011 Rainbow 200 0.33 SPOKANE HATCHERY
Apr 14, 2010 Rainbow 3,750 0.7 TROUT LODGE COMMERCIAL
Mar 9, 2010 Rainbow 500 0.5 SPOKANE HATCHERY
Apr 7, 2009 Rainbow 736 0.67 TROUT LODGE COMMERCIAL
Mar 26, 2009 Rainbow 375 0.36 SPOKANE HATCHERY
Apr 8, 2008 Rainbow 750 0.67 TROUT LODGE COMMERCIAL
Apr 11, 2007 Rainbow 228 0.28 SPOKANE 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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Fishtrap Lake
Photo by WDFW