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Riffe Lake Lewis County

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• Salmon
• Other
• Kokanee
• Smallmouth Bass
• Rainbow Trout

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Riffe Lake is a very large freshwater lake located in Lewis County, Washington. At an elevation of 774 ft. and 11325.9 acres, it's home to several species of fish, including bluegill, brown trout, coho salmon, black crappie, brown bullhead, chinook salmon, smallmouth bass and coastal cutthroat trout (resident). Riffe Lake provides good shoreline access and a number of boat launches.

Stocked Fish: None
Lake Size: 11325.9 acres
Elevation: 774 ft.
Boat Launch: Yes (2)
Mossyrock Park Taidnapam Park
Shoreline Access: Good

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Riffe Lake Stocking Reports

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Riffe Lake Map

Riffe Lake Fish Species

Riffe Lake provides opportunities for bluegill, brown trout, coho salmon, black crappie, brown bullhead, chinook salmon, smallmouth bass and coastal cutthroat trout (resident) throughout the year.

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Riffe Lake Fishing Reports

An somewhat popular lake, there has been many reports by anglers at Riffe Lake over the past few years.

Anglers reported the most success with salmon. Kokanee is also a popular species to fish for at Riffe Lake.

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Riffe Lake - Salmon Fishing Tips

At Riffe Lake, the best time for catching salmon is morning. Anglers also reported success with salmon around all day. Popular baits used include worms and shrimp for salmon. Trolling and top fishing from shore are the common and successful methods used at Riffe Lake to catch salmon.

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Riffe Lake - Other Fishing Tips

The most popular time for catching other at Riffe Lake is morning. Anglers also reported success with other around afternoon. Worms and corn are the most common and successful baits used at Riffe Lake to catch other. Anglers often fish by trolling and top fishing from shore for other.

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Riffe Lake - Kokanee Fishing Tips

At Riffe Lake, the best time for catching kokanee is morning. Anglers also reported success with kokanee around all day. Popular baits used include worms and shrimp for kokanee. Trolling and top fishing from shore are the common and successful methods used at Riffe Lake to catch kokanee.

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Riffe Lake - Smallmouth Bass Fishing Tips

The most popular time for catching smallmouth bass at Riffe Lake is morning. Anglers also reported success with smallmouth bass around afternoon. Anglers often fish by bottom fishing from boat and other for smallmouth bass.

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Riffe Lake - Rainbow Trout Fishing Tips

At Riffe Lake, the best time for catching rainbow trout is morning. Anglers also reported success with rainbow trout around afternoon. Popular baits used include worms and shrimp for rainbow trout. Trolling and top fishing from shore are the common and successful methods used at Riffe Lake to catch rainbow trout.

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Nearby Lakes Similar to Riffe Lake

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