Washburn Lake

Located on BLM property two (2) miles northeast of Loomis on Washburn Lake.  There are several camping sites at the trailhead.  A short 1/4 mile hike down to the lake will allow anglers access to the lake with float tubes and small rafts.  Expect quality triploid eastern brook trout in the 12-14 inch range, along with the occasional tiger trout.  Winterkill events have occurred more frequently since vandals destroyed the windmill aerator in 2013.  A timeline of replacement is unknown.

Two-pole fishing is allowed

Shoreline access: Good - Numerous cattails makes shore access difficult

Species you might catch

Lake information

County: Okanogan
Acreage: 13.10 ac.
Elevation: 3076 ft.
Center: 48.84089, -119.596055
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Catchable fish plants

Release Location: WASHBURN LK (OKAN)
Stock Date Species Number Released Number of Fish Per Pound Facility
Jun 26, 2024 Channel Catfish 300 1 COLUMBIA BASIN HATCHERY
Nov 10, 2003 Channel Catfish 800 1.34 RINGOLD SPRINGS HATCHERY
Jul 10, 2001 Channel Catfish 889 1.8 MESEBERG HATCHERY
Oct 30, 2000 Black Crappie 250 1 MESEBERG HATCHERY
Oct 30, 2000 Channel Catfish 275 1 MESEBERG HATCHERY
Oct 30, 2000 Black Crappie 250 3 MESEBERG HATCHERY