Tarboo Lake

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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Catchable fish plants

Release Location: TARBOO LK (JEFF)
Stock Date Species Number Released Number of Fish Per Pound Facility
Mar 26, 2009 Rainbow 75 0.34 EELLS SPRINGS
Apr 3, 2008 Rainbow 150 0.27 EELLS SPRINGS
Apr 12, 2007 Rainbow 150 0.78 EELLS SPRINGS
Apr 10, 2007 Rainbow 200 1 SOLDUC HATCHERY
Apr 10, 2007 Rainbow 2,400 3 SOLDUC HATCHERY
Apr 10, 2006 Rainbow 250 1.1 SOLDUC HATCHERY
Apr 4, 2005 Rainbow 205 1 SOLDUC HATCHERY
Apr 4, 2005 Rainbow 2,535 3 SOLDUC HATCHERY
Apr 12, 2004 Rainbow 2,363 2.9 SOLDUC HATCHERY
Apr 12, 2004 Rainbow 180 0.9 SOLDUC 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