Lake Leo

Seven miles southwest of Ione off of Highway SR-20 at 3165 feet elevation, Lake Leo is open year-round. Tiger and Rainbow trout are stocked annually, with small Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Pumpkinseed Sunfish also available.

There is a Forest Service campground and launch on the north end of the lake.

Two-pole fishing is allowed

Shoreline access: Good - Shoreline access is available around the north end of the lake.

Species you might catch

Lake information

County: Pend Oreille
Acreage: 32.20 ac.
Elevation: 3169 ft.
Center: 48.647901, -117.496481
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Fishing resources

Catchable fish plants
Release Location: LK LEO (PEND/STEV)
Stock Date Species Number Released Number of Fish Per Pound Facility
Apr 4, 2024 Rainbow 1,101 2.5 SPOKANE HATCHERY
Apr 4, 2024 Rainbow 1,098 2.5 SPOKANE HATCHERY
May 2, 2023 Rainbow 2,282 2.5 SPOKANE HATCHERY
May 11, 2022 Rainbow 2,200 2.5 SPOKANE HATCHERY
Apr 30, 2020 Rainbow 2,202 0.3 SPOKANE HATCHERY
Apr 27, 2018 Rainbow 2,200 2.5 SPOKANE HATCHERY
Apr 21, 2017 Rainbow 1,300 2.44 SPOKANE HATCHERY
Apr 21, 2016 Rainbow 1,850 2.7 SPOKANE HATCHERY
Apr 22, 2015 Rainbow 1,850 2.5 SPOKANE HATCHERY
Apr 21, 2014 Rainbow 1,853 2.4 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

Yellow perch

Yellow Perch can be caught year-round. Fishing is best in the summer after they finish spawning in April-May. Fish can be readily angled through the summer from both the shore and boat. Catch begins to decline in the fall as water temperatures cool and fish move offshore forcing anglers to pursue them in boats. Successful fishing for Yellow Perch in the winter involves either targeting schools in deep water from boats or through the ice.
Chart of fishing prospects throughout the calendar year

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.
Chart of fishing prospects throughout the calendar year

Pumpkinseed Sunfish

Pumpkinseed Sunfish are ubiquitous in most lowland lakes and readily caught year-round. Fishing is best in the spring and summer, peaking during the spawn in June. Fish move offshore into deeper waters through the fall as water temperatures cool making it more difficult to target them. Winter is the most difficult season to catch Pumpkinseed, but persistent anglers can find nice-sized schools offshore.
Chart of fishing prospects throughout the calendar year

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Lake Leo
Photo by WDFW