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

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 5, 1999 Rainbow 225 0.25 SPOKANE HATCHERY
Mar 30, 1999 Rainbow 450 0.25 SPOKANE HATCHERY
Mar 25, 1999 Rainbow 150 0.25 SPOKANE HATCHERY
Mar 23, 1998 Rainbow 350 0.2 SPOKANE HATCHERY
May 7, 1997 Rainbow 225 0.178 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

Photos
Fishtrap Lake
Photo by WDFW