Fishing at
Cow Lake Adams County


Cow Lake is a large freshwater lake located in Adams County, Washington. At an elevation of 1753 ft. and 199.3 acres, it's home to several species of fish, including bluegill, black crappie, rainbow trout, brown bullhead, grass pickerel and largemouth bass. Cow Lake provides good shoreline access and a boat launch.

Stocked Fish: None
Lake Size: 199.3 acres
Elevation: 1753 ft.
Boat Launch: Yes (1)
Cow Lake
Shoreline Access: Good

Cow Lake Stocking Reports

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Cow Lake Map

Cow Lake Fish Species

Cow Lake provides opportunities for bluegill, black crappie, rainbow trout, brown bullhead, grass pickerel and largemouth bass throughout the year.


January February March April May June July August September October November December
Bluegill
Black crappie
Rainbow trout
Brown bullhead
Grass pickerel
Largemouth bass

Cow Lake Fishing Reports

An modestly traveled lake, there has been some successful reports by anglers at Cow Lake over the past few years.

Anglers reported the most success with rainbow trout.



Nearby Lakes Similar to Cow Lake

There are a number of similar sized lakes relatively close to Cow Lake, including Fourth Of July Lake, Downs Lake, Fishtrap Lake, Hog Canyon Lake (Hog Lake) and Hog Canyon Lake.

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Adams County
11.9 mi. away
101.1 acres
elevation: 1895 ft.

Somewhat Popular

Fourth Of July Lake

Stocking:
November 18, 2024 - Rainbow - 100 @ 5lbs
November 18, 2024 - Rainbow - 2035 @ 0.91lbs

For November:
Rainbow trout

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Spokane County
19.3 mi. away
406.1 acres
elevation: 1961 ft.

Somewhat Popular

Downs Lake

Stocking:
November 18, 2024 - Rainbow - 100 @ 5lbs
November 18, 2024 - Rainbow - 2035 @ 0.91lbs

For November:
Tiger trout Yellow perch Black crappie Rainbow trout Brown bullhead Largemouth bass Pumpkinseed Sunfish

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Lincoln County
21.1 mi. away
190.9 acres
elevation: 1978 ft.

Fishtrap Lake

Stocking:
March 4, 2024 - Rainbow - 600 @ 2.86lbs
February 29, 2024 - Rainbow - 10999 @ 0.4lbs

For November:
Rainbow trout

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Spokane County
23.4 mi. away
48.1 acres
elevation: 2010 ft.

Hog Canyon Lake (Hog Lake)

Stocking:
November 18, 2024 - Rainbow - 100 @ 5lbs
November 18, 2024 - Rainbow - 2035 @ 0.91lbs

For November:
Rainbow trout

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Spokane County
23.8 mi. away
48.1 acres
elevation: 2,010 feet

Hog Canyon Lake

Stocking:
November 18, 2024 - Rainbow - 100 @ 5lbs
November 18, 2024 - Rainbow - 2035 @ 0.91lbs

For November:
0

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