Lake Sacajawea

2023 Trout Derby lake

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Lake Sacajawea, historically known as Fowlers Slough, is located in a 67-acre park in the middle of the city of Longview. It is a former channel of the Cowlitz River that was dredged in 1924.

Catchable Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout are planted from January to May and Rainbow Trout broodstock are planted in late winter. Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Bluegill Sunfish, Warmouth and other sunfish species are also caught. Grass Carp have been planted in the past but it is illegal to fish for or retain Grass Carp.

Two-pole fishing is allowed

Shoreline access: Good - Excellent shore access, inside park.

Species you might catch

Lake information

County: Cowlitz
Acreage: 45.50 ac.
Elevation: 8 ft.
Center: 46.13117, -122.949935
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Fishing resources

Catchable fish plants

Release Location: LK SACAJAWEA (COWL)
Stock Date	Species	Number Released	Number of Fish Per Pound	Facility
Mar 29, 2023	Rainbow	3,000	2.5	GOLDENDALE HATCHERY
Mar 8, 2023	Rainbow	2,000	2.5	GOLDENDALE HATCHERY
Mar 8, 2023	Rainbow	2,000	2.5	GOLDENDALE HATCHERY
Dec 15, 2022	Rainbow	15	0.1	GOLDENDALE HATCHERY
Dec 15, 2022	Rainbow	2,500	2.5	GOLDENDALE HATCHERY
Dec 15, 2022	Rainbow	35	0.2	GOLDENDALE HATCHERY
Dec 13, 2022	Rainbow	666	0.66	MOSSYROCK HATCHERY
Jun 22, 2022	Brown Trout	2,000	2.8	MOSSYROCK HATCHERY
Apr 29, 2022	Rainbow	2,500	2.5	MOSSYROCK HATCHERY
Apr 29, 2022	Rainbow	30	0.15	GOLDENDALE 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.

Largemouth bass

Fishing improves throughout the spring as waters warm and fish move onshore, peaking during the spawn. Summer is a slight lull though dawn/dusk hours can be very good. Catch improves in Fall as waters cool, vegetation begins to die back, and prey becomes more available. Winter is the hardest time because fish are offshore and slow moving.

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.

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.

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.

Brown bullhead

Fishing improves throughout the spring, peaking before the spawning period in May and June. Fishing may pick up in early Fall, followed by a decrease in action as waters cool. Winter is a difficult time to target this species.