Fishing at
Jameson Lake Douglas County


Jameson Lake is a large freshwater lake located in Douglas County, Washington. At an elevation of 1785 ft. and 456.8 acres, it's home to a couple species of fish, including rainbow trout. Jameson Lake provides good shoreline access and a boat launch.

Stocked Fish: Rainbow
Lake Size: 456.8 acres
Elevation: 1785 ft.
Boat Launch: Yes (1)
WDFW boat access
WDFW Access: Yes
Shoreline Access: Good

Jameson Lake Stocking Reports

Jameson Lake has been historically stocked with rainbow. The largest rainbow ever stocked is 4 lbs. This year so far, there has been 4 stockings of rainbow at an average of 0.41 lbs. In the past, Jameson Lake stocked tens of thousands of rainbow averaging 0.47 lbs.

Date Quantity Fish
November 4, 2024 2100 Rainbow @ 0.33lbs
March 26, 2024 150 Rainbow @ 2lbs
March 22, 2024 3000 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
March 21, 2024 3000 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
October 24, 2023 7590 Rainbow @ 0.37lbs
October 23, 2023 4590 Rainbow @ 0.37lbs
April 14, 2023 55 Rainbow @ 1lbs
April 13, 2023 21 Rainbow @ 1lbs
April 12, 2023 5500 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
April 12, 2023 300 Rainbow @ 1lbs
October 10, 2022 5000 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
April 12, 2022 400 Rainbow @ 1lbs
March 22, 2022 2700 Rainbow @ 0.56lbs
March 21, 2022 2700 Rainbow @ 0.56lbs
November 3, 2021 5000 Rainbow @ 0.33lbs
April 20, 2021 100 Rainbow @ 1lbs
March 9, 2021 2200 Rainbow @ 0.5lbs
March 5, 2021 200 Rainbow @ 2lbs
March 5, 2021 3300 Rainbow @ 0.5lbs
October 15, 2020 5000 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
April 17, 2020 280 Rainbow @ 2lbs
March 25, 2020 5500 Rainbow @ 0.54lbs
April 17, 2017 15 Rainbow @ 2lbs
April 14, 2017 3970 Rainbow @ 0.42lbs
April 5, 2017 411 Rainbow @ 4lbs
April 18, 2016 6 Rainbow @ 2lbs
April 5, 2016 205 Rainbow @ 1.75lbs
March 29, 2016 2544 Rainbow @ 0.47lbs


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Jameson Lake Map

Jameson Lake Fish Species

Jameson Lake provides excellent opportunities for rainbow trout.


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Rainbow trout

Jameson Lake Fishing Reports

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

Anglers reported the most success with rainbow trout.

A list of the best bait to use for stocked rainbow trout.


Jameson Lake - Rainbow Trout Fishing Tips

At Jameson Lake, the best time for catching rainbow trout is all day. Anglers also reported success with rainbow trout around afternoon. Popular baits used include power bait and worms for rainbow trout. Trolling and bottom fishing from shore are the common and successful methods used at Jameson Lake to catch rainbow trout.



Jameson Lake Pictures & Media

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3.8 mi. away
186.7 acres
elevation: 1835 ft.

Grimes Lake

Stocking:
December 18, 2024 - Steelhead - 12 @ 10lbs
December 18, 2024 - Rainbow - 1130 @ 1lbs

For December:
Lahontan Cutthroat Trout

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Grant County
11.6 mi. away
534.4 acres
elevation: 1097 ft.

Somewhat Popular

Blue Lake

Stocking:
September 30, 2024 - Rainbow - 53392 @ 0.42lbs
October 9, 2023 - Rainbow - 53120 @ 0.39lbs

For December:
Rainbow trout

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Grant County
12.3 mi. away
338.1 acres
elevation: 1100 ft.

Somewhat Popular

Park Lake

Stocking:
September 30, 2024 - Rainbow - 34684 @ 0.42lbs
April 17, 2024 - Rainbow - 1000 @ 0.42lbs

For December:
Rainbow trout

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Grant County
12.4 mi. away
299.4 acres
elevation: 1090 ft.

Alkali Lake

Stocking:
December 18, 2024 - Steelhead - 12 @ 10lbs
December 18, 2024 - Rainbow - 1130 @ 1lbs

For December:

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Grant County
15.4 mi. away
101.3 acres
elevation: 1236 ft.

Deep Lake

Stocking:
April 17, 2017 - Rainbow - 15 @ 0.4lbs

For December:
Kokanee Rainbow trout

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