Martha Lake

Martha Lake is located just north of George.  This lake is one of Region 2's most popular March 1st Opener lakes.  Anglers fishing Martha Lake experience excellent fishing during the first month of the season.  After the the opener fishing is good to fair.  Trout size is usually excellent with yearlings ranging between 11-13 inches in length and holdovers up to and exceeding 20 inches.  Both boat and shoreline fishing are very effective at Martha Lake.

Two-pole fishing is allowed

Shoreline access: Good - The entire shoreline is fishable.

Species you might catch

Lake information

County: Grant
Acreage: 15.90 ac.
Elevation: 1198 ft.
Center: 47.094756, -119.836975
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Fishing resources

Catchable fish plants
Release Location: MARTHA LK (GRAN)
Stock Date Species Number Released Number of Fish Per Pound Facility
Apr 1, 2021 Rainbow 1,000 2.5 COLUMBIA BASIN HATCHERY
Apr 6, 2017 Rainbow 411 0.33 TROUT LODGE COMMERCIAL
Apr 7, 2015 Rainbow 150 0.67 TROUT LODGE COMMERCIAL
May 5, 2014 Rainbow 150 0.67 TROUT LODGE COMMERCIAL
Apr 2, 2013 Rainbow 150 0.7 TROUT LODGE COMMERCIAL
Feb 20, 2007 Rainbow 4,745 2.6 RINGOLD SPRINGS 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