Jameson Lake

2024 Trout Derby lake

Starting soon! For more information about how the trout derby works, important dates, and prizes, visit the 2024 Trout Derby page.

Eight miles south of Mansfield.

Campsites, toilets, and boat launching are available at:

  • Jameson Lake Resort at the north end of the lake,
  • Jacks Resort at the south end of the lake,
  • WDFW access points beyond the gate near Jacks Resort. 

This lake is stocked annually in the spring with fingerling and catchable sized rainbow trout and in the early fall with catchable sized rainbow trout.

Two-pole fishing is allowed

Shoreline access: Good - There is good shoreline access at both the north and south ends of the lake.

Species you might catch

Lake information

County: Douglas
Acreage: 456.80 ac.
Elevation: 1785 ft.
Center: 47.681736, -119.625147
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Catchable fish plants

Release Location: JAMESON LK (DOUG)
Stock Date Species Number Released Number of Fish Per Pound Facility
Mar 26, 2024 Rainbow 150 0.5 CHELAN PUD HATCHERY
Mar 22, 2024 Rainbow 3,000 2.5 CHELAN PUD HATCHERY
Mar 21, 2024 Rainbow 3,000 2.5 CHELAN PUD HATCHERY
Oct 24, 2023 Rainbow 4,590 2.7 CHELAN PUD HATCHERY
Oct 24, 2023 Rainbow 3,000 2.7 CHELAN PUD HATCHERY
Oct 23, 2023 Rainbow 4,590 2.7 CHELAN PUD HATCHERY
Apr 14, 2023 Rainbow 55 1 CHELAN PUD HATCHERY
Apr 13, 2023 Rainbow 21 1 CHELAN PUD HATCHERY
Apr 12, 2023 Rainbow 1,750 2.5 CHELAN PUD HATCHERY
Apr 12, 2023 Rainbow 300 1 CHELAN PUD 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.
Chart showing fishing prospects throughout the calendar year

Photos

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Jameson Lake
Photo by WDFW