Fishing at
Curlew Lake Ferry County


Curlew Lake is a large freshwater lake located in Ferry County, Washington. At an elevation of 2354 ft. and 861.4 acres, it's home to several species of fish, including peamouth, chiselmouth, tiger muskie, yellow perch, rainbow trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and northern pikeminnow. Curlew Lake provides good shoreline access and a number of boat launches.

Stocked Fish: Rainbow
Lake Size: 861.4 acres
Elevation: 2354 ft.
Boat Launch: Yes (5)
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Shoreline Access: Good

Curlew Lake Stocking Reports

Curlew Lake has been historically stocked with rainbow. The largest rainbow ever stocked is 0.37 lbs. In the past, Curlew Lake stocked hundreds of rainbow averaging 0.37 lbs.

Date Quantity Fish
April 20, 2016 4 Rainbow @ 0.37lbs


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Curlew Lake Map

Curlew Lake Fish Species

Curlew Lake provides excellent opportunities for tiger muskie, yellow perch, rainbow trout and largemouth bass as well as good opportunities for smallmouth bass. There is also a chance to catch peamouth, chiselmouth and northern pikeminnow throughout the year.


January February March April May June July August September October November December
Peamouth
Chiselmouth
Tiger muskie
Yellow perch
Rainbow trout
Largemouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Northern pikeminnow

Curlew Lake Fishing Reports

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

Anglers reported the most success with rainbow trout. Tiger muskie is also a popular species to fish for at Curlew Lake.

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


Curlew Lake - Tiger Muskie Fishing Tips

At Curlew Lake, the best time for catching tiger muskie is all day. Anglers also reported success with tiger muskie around afternoon. Top fishing from boat and bottom fishing from boat are the common and successful methods used at Curlew Lake to catch tiger muskie.


Curlew Lake - Rainbow Trout Fishing Tips

The most popular time for catching rainbow trout at Curlew Lake is all day. Anglers also reported success with rainbow trout around morning. Power bait and worms are the most common and successful baits used at Curlew Lake to catch rainbow trout. Anglers often fish by bottom fishing from boat and trolling for rainbow trout.


Curlew Lake - Largemouth Bass Fishing Tips

At Curlew Lake, the best time for catching largemouth bass is all day. Anglers also reported success with largemouth bass around noon. Bottom fishing from boat and top fishing from boat are the common and successful methods used at Curlew Lake to catch largemouth bass.



Curlew Lake Pictures & Media

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Nearby Lakes Similar to Curlew Lake

There are a number of similar sized lakes relatively close to Curlew Lake, including Wannacut Lake, Spectacle Lake, Blue Lake 3, Deep Lake and Conconully Lake.

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Stocking:
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April 19, 2023 - Rainbow - 1500 @ 0.77lbs

For November:
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Stocking:
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For November:
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Okanogan County
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Stocking:
November 20, 2024 - Rainbow - 1000 @ 1.25lbs
November 20, 2024 - Rainbow - 1000 @ 1.25lbs

For November:
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Stevens County
49.2 mi. away
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Stocking:
April 19, 2022 - Rainbow - 800 @ 0.67lbs
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For November:
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Okanogan County
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Somewhat Popular

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Stocking:
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For November:
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