Tarboo Lake

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Tarboo Lake is a secluded lake with good Rainbow Trout fishing in spring and early summer. Surrounded by forest it provides a nice setting for spring fishing.

Two-pole fishing is allowed

Shoreline access: Good - limited to area around boat launch

WDFW water access areas on this lake

Tarboo Lake

Species you might catch

Rainbow trout

Lake information

County: Jefferson
Acreage: 20.30 ac.
Elevation: 641 ft.
Center: 47.924272, -122.852881
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Fishing resources

Catchable fish plants

Release Location: TARBOO LK (JEFF)
Stock Date	Species	Number Released	Number of Fish Per Pound	Facility
Apr 18, 2018	Rainbow	1,600	2.42	EELLS SPRINGS
Feb 15, 2018	Rainbow	10	0.14	EELLS SPRINGS
Feb 9, 2018	Rainbow	40	0.14	EELLS SPRINGS
Apr 12, 2017	Rainbow	1,620	2.35	EELLS SPRINGS
Apr 12, 2017	Rainbow	30	0.6	TROUT LODGE COMMERCIAL
Apr 12, 2017	Rainbow	11	0.2	EELLS SPRINGS
Apr 11, 2016	Rainbow	50	0.16	EELLS SPRINGS
Apr 11, 2016	Rainbow	1,600	2.46	EELLS SPRINGS
Apr 11, 2016	Rainbow	41	0.67	TROUT LODGE COMMERCIAL
Apr 15, 2015	Rainbow	50	0.67	TROUT LODGE COMMERCIAL

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.