Fishing at
Lake Scanewa Lewis County


Lake Scanewa is a large freshwater lake located in Lewis County, Washington. At an elevation of 829 ft. and 399.4 acres, it's home to several species of fish, including coho salmon, rainbow trout, chinook salmon and coastal cutthroat trout (resident). Lake Scanewa provides good shoreline access and a boat launch.

Stocked Fish: Rainbow
Lake Size: 399.4 acres
Elevation: 829 ft.
Boat Launch: Yes (1)
Cowlitz Falls Day-Use Boat Ramp
Shoreline Access: Good

Lake Scanewa Stocking Reports

Lake Scanewa has been historically stocked with rainbow. The largest rainbow ever stocked is 3.03 lbs. In the past, Lake Scanewa stocked thousands of rainbow averaging 0.64 lbs.

Date Quantity Fish
June 26, 2023 100 Rainbow @ 3.03lbs
June 26, 2023 1000 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
June 13, 2023 100 Rainbow @ 3.03lbs
June 13, 2023 1000 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs


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Lake Scanewa Map

Lake Scanewa Fish Species

Lake Scanewa provides opportunities for coho salmon, rainbow trout, chinook salmon and coastal cutthroat trout (resident) throughout the year.


January February March April May June July August September October November December
Coho salmon
Rainbow trout
Chinook salmon
Coastal cutthroat trout (resident)

Lake Scanewa Fishing Reports

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

Anglers reported the most success with salmon. Rainbow trout is also a popular species to fish for at Lake Scanewa.

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



Lake Scanewa Pictures & Media

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Nearby Lakes Similar to Lake Scanewa

There are a number of similar sized lakes relatively close to Lake Scanewa, including Coldwater Lake, Swofford Pond, Castle Lake, Mineral Lake and Blue Lake (Lewis County).

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Skamania County
13.8 mi. away
773.2 acres
elevation: 2494 ft.

Coldwater Lake

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

For December:
Rainbow trout

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Lewis County
15 mi. away
216.5 acres
elevation: 781 ft.

Somewhat Popular

Swofford Pond

Stocking:
May 21, 2024 - Rainbow - 4000 @ 0.5lbs
April 25, 2024 - Rainbow - 4800 @ 0.42lbs

For December:
Warmouth Brown trout Yellow perch Rainbow trout Brown bullhead Channel catfish Smallmouth bass Pumpkinseed Sunfish

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Cowlitz County
17.8 mi. away
257.7 acres
elevation: 2593 ft.

Castle Lake

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

For December:
Rainbow trout

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Lewis County
17.8 mi. away
274.8 acres
elevation: 1421 ft.

Somewhat Popular

Mineral Lake

Stocking:
August 7, 2024 - Rainbow - 4290 @ 0.5lbs
July 23, 2024 - Brown Trout - 2400 @ 0.5lbs

For December:
Brown trout Rainbow trout Largemouth bass Coastal cutthroat trout (resident)

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Lewis County
19.3 mi. away
121.7 acres
elevation: 4062 ft.

Blue Lake (Lewis County)

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

For December:
Rainbow trout Cutthroat trout

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