2024 Trout Derby
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Four miles west of Valley, Waitts Lake is open year-round. Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout are planted annually, with Largemouth Bass and Yellow Perch available as well.
Public access is available via WDFW Water Access Area (Waitts Lake | Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife).
Two-pole fishing is allowed
Good for ice fishing
Shoreline access: Good - Shoreline access is limited to area around boat launch. Private resorts offer some dock fishing.
WDFW water access areas on this lakeSpecies you might catch
Lake information
County: Stevens
Acreage: 469.70 ac.
Elevation: 1950 ft.
Center: 48.183924, -117.789683
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Catchable fish plants
Stock Date | Species | Number Released | Number of Fish Per Pound | Facility |
---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 1, 2015 | Rainbow | 3,220 | 2.6 | FORD HATCHERY |
Apr 1, 2015 | Rainbow | 4,730 | 2.7 | FORD HATCHERY |
Mar 27, 2015 | Rainbow | 250 | 0.25 | SPOKANE HATCHERY |
Mar 24, 2015 | Rainbow | 100 | 0.33 | SPOKANE HATCHERY |
Apr 24, 2014 | Rainbow | 1,002 | 2.5 | SPOKANE HATCHERY |
Apr 23, 2014 | Rainbow | 6,000 | 2.8 | FORD HATCHERY |
Mar 25, 2014 | Rainbow | 250 | 0.3 | SPOKANE HATCHERY |
Sep 30, 2013 | Brown Trout | 1,563 | 0.5 | FORD HATCHERY |
Apr 9, 2013 | Rainbow | 350 | 0.38 | SPOKANE HATCHERY |
Dec 10, 2012 | Brown Trout | 1,018 | 0.5 | FORD HATCHERY |