Hess Lake

Located off Concunully Lake Road six (6) miles east of Riverside. Best fished early in the season when weed growth is minimal. Expect to catch rainbow trout in the 10-12 inch range. Crappie are also present in the lake. Anglers need to be aware that Hess is located on private property. Access is by easement along roadway.

Two-pole fishing is allowed

Shoreline access: Good - Shore access mostly from road that runs along lake.

Species you might catch

Lake information

County: Okanogan
Acreage: 7.90 ac.
Elevation: 1399 ft.
Center: 48.505331, -119.641611
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Fishing resources

Catchable fish plants

Release Location: HESS LK (OKAN)
Stock Date	Species	Number Released	Number of Fish Per Pound	Facility
Jun 2, 2008	Rainbow	250	2.37	WELLS HATCHERY
Jun 2, 2008	Rainbow	250	2.37	WELLS HATCHERY
Jun 20, 2002	Rainbow	300	3	WELLS 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.

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.