Tarboo Lake

2024 Trout Derby lake

Starting soon! For more information about how the trout derby works, important dates, and prizes, visit the 2024 Trout Derby page.

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

Species you might catch

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 12, 2017 Rainbow 1,620 2.35 EELLS SPRINGS
Apr 12, 2017 Rainbow 11 0.2 EELLS SPRINGS
Apr 11, 2016 Rainbow 1,600 2.46 EELLS SPRINGS
Apr 11, 2016 Rainbow 50 0.16 EELLS SPRINGS
Apr 11, 2016 Rainbow 41 0.67 TROUT LODGE COMMERCIAL
Apr 15, 2015 Rainbow 50 0.67 TROUT LODGE COMMERCIAL
Apr 14, 2015 Rainbow 1,610 2.4 EELLS SPRINGS
Mar 19, 2015 Rainbow 25 0.25 EELLS SPRINGS
Apr 14, 2014 Rainbow 1,600 2.35 EELLS SPRINGS
Apr 14, 2014 Rainbow 50 0.33 EELLS SPRINGS
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