Windmill Lake

Windmill Lake is located south of Potholes Reservoir in a large cluster of waters known as the Seep Lakes Area. This lake was rehabilitated in 2010 to eradicate nuisance fish and restore the trout fishery. Fishing has been mostly good for Rainbow Trout ranging in size from 12-20 inches. Windmill Lake is best fished from a boat because the number of shore fishing areas are few.

Two-pole fishing is allowed

Good for ice fishing

Shoreline access: Good - Only a few good spots to fish from shore.

Species you might catch

Rainbow trout

Lake information

County: Grant
Acreage: 29.60 ac.
Elevation: 989 ft.
Center: 46.932525, -119.175017
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Fishing resources

Catchable fish plants

Release Location: WINDMILL LK (GRAN)
Stock Date	Species	Number Released	Number of Fish Per Pound	Facility
Sep 29, 2021	Rainbow	1,505	2.5	COLUMBIA BASIN HATCHERY
Apr 2, 2021	Rainbow	1,500	2.5	COLUMBIA BASIN HATCHERY
Oct 20, 2020	Rainbow	1,515	2.5	COLUMBIA BASIN HATCHERY
Oct 10, 2019	Rainbow	1,582	2.5	COLUMBIA BASIN HATCHERY
Oct 3, 2018	Rainbow	1,808	2.31	COLUMBIA BASIN HATCHERY
May 5, 2014	Rainbow	200	0.67	TROUT LODGE COMMERCIAL
Apr 28, 2011	Rainbow	1,262	2.8	COLUMBIA BASIN HATCHERY
Apr 13, 2011	Rainbow	6,028	3	COLUMBIA BASIN HATCHERY
Apr 3, 2011	Rainbow	270	0.67	TROUT LODGE COMMERCIAL
May 8, 2001	Rainbow	1,749	2.9	COLUMBIA BASIN 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.