Park Lake

Park Lake is located north of the City of Soap Lake along the east side of State Route 17.   This lake is one of the most popular opening day lakes in Washington.  Anglers from all around the State fish Park Lake throughout the year.  Fishery success is highly dependent upon WDFW's ability to keep the lake free from nuisance fish species that negatively affect Rainbow Trout fingerling survival.  WDFW rehabilitates Park Lake once every 10 years or so.  Free from nuisance fish species, Park Lake fishes excellent with most anglers nearly limiting on the opener and experiencing very good fishing throughout the season. 

Two-pole fishing is allowed

Shoreline access: Good - Several places along State Route 17, at the state park, and the many private resorts to fish from shore.

Species you might catch

Lake information

County: Grant
Acreage: 338.10 ac.
Elevation: 1100 ft.
Center: 47.588003, -119.40048
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Catchable fish plants

Release Location: PARK LK (GRAN)
Stock Date Species Number Released Number of Fish Per Pound Facility
Apr 30, 2007 Rainbow 2,314 1.3 NISQUALLY TROUT FARM
Apr 4, 2007 Rainbow 2,210 0.71 TROUT LODGE COMMERCIAL
Apr 2, 2007 Rainbow 1,635 3 COLUMBIA BASIN HATCHERY
Mar 29, 2007 Rainbow 2,526 2.5 COLUMBIA BASIN HATCHERY
Mar 28, 2007 Rainbow 6,976 3 COLUMBIA BASIN HATCHERY
Mar 21, 2007 Rainbow 8,073 3 COLUMBIA BASIN HATCHERY
Mar 23, 2004 Rainbow 200 0.285 SPOKANE HATCHERY
Apr 1, 2003 Rainbow 200 0.25 WELLS HATCHERY
Feb 16, 1999 Brown Trout 1,302 2.8 COLUMBIA BASIN HATCHERY
Mar 20, 1997 Rainbow 6,965 2.5 LYONS FERRY 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