Pit Lake

This small pond in Rock Island is open to juveniles (under 15 years of age), senior anglers and anglers with a disability who possess a designated harvetser companion card.  This pond has a year-round open fishing season.  Catchable and jumbo sized Rainbow Trout will be planted during March and April and sometimes during the fall.  This pond also provides opportunities to catch Largemouth bass, Pumpkinseed, and Bluegill. 

Two-pole fishing is NOT allowed

Special fishing restrictions:

  • Open for juvenile anglers, senior anglers and anglers with a disability who possess a designated harvester companion card only.

Shoreline access: Good - The majority of the shoreline on this small pond is easily accessible for young anglers.

Species you might catch

Lake information

County: Douglas
Acreage: 2.70 ac.
Elevation: 616 ft.
Center: 47.376184, -120.14047
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Fishing resources

Catchable fish plants
Release Location: PIT LK (DOUG)
Stock Date Species Number Released Number of Fish Per Pound Facility
Apr 13, 2006 Rainbow 50 0.5 WELLS HATCHERY
Jun 15, 2005 Rainbow 96 0.25 WELLS HATCHERY
Apr 7, 2005 Rainbow 673 2.69 CHELAN PUD HATCHERY
Apr 7, 2005 Rainbow 100 0.5 WELLS HATCHERY
Mar 31, 2005 Rainbow 750 3 WELLS HATCHERY
May 27, 2004 Rainbow 500 2.1 WELLS HATCHERY
May 27, 2004 Rainbow 30 0.5 WELLS HATCHERY
Apr 8, 2004 Rainbow 53 0.5 WELLS HATCHERY
May 20, 2003 Rainbow 600 3 WELLS HATCHERY
Apr 18, 2003 Rainbow 1,500 3 WELLS 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

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.
Chart of fishing prospects throughout the calendar year

Bluegill

Bluegill can be caught year-round, but fishing is best in the warm months of Summer. Fishing improves throughout the spring, peaking during the spawn in early-Summer. 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 in which to catch Bluegill, but persistent anglers can find them in schools of like-sized fish offshore.
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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Pit Lake
Photo by WDFW