Lost Lake (Yakima County)

2023 Trout Derby lake

Starting soon! For more information about how the trout derby works, important dates, and prizes, visit the 2023 Trout Derby page.

Small six acre lake in the Wenatchee National Forest with a campground near by. The lake is well stocked with catchable size rainbow trout in late April and late May. Located about 30 to 45 minutes from Yakima off Hwy 12 near Rimrock Lake.

Two-pole fishing is allowed

Shoreline access: Good - Good access to the lake, car-top boats.

Species you might catch

Rainbow trout

Lake information

County: Yakima
Acreage: 5.90 ac.
Elevation: 3755 ft.
Center: 46.639255, -121.067065
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Fishing resources

Catchable fish plants

Release Location: LOST LK (YAKI)
Stock Date	Species	Number Released	Number of Fish Per Pound	Facility
May 17, 2022	Rainbow	1,680	2.4	NACHES HATCHERY
May 17, 2022	Rainbow	200	0.8	NACHES HATCHERY
May 3, 2022	Rainbow	2,000	2.5	NACHES HATCHERY
May 18, 2021	Rainbow	2,000	2.5	NACHES HATCHERY
May 18, 2021	Rainbow	200	0.8	NACHES HATCHERY
Apr 27, 2021	Rainbow	2,016	2.4	NACHES HATCHERY
May 19, 2020	Rainbow	200	0.8	NACHES HATCHERY
May 19, 2020	Rainbow	1,560	2.4	NACHES HATCHERY
Apr 21, 2020	Rainbow	2,040	2.4	NACHES HATCHERY
May 15, 2019	Rainbow	1,500	2.4	NACHES 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.