Fishing at
Fishtrap Lake Lincoln County

Fishtrap Lake is a large freshwater lake located in Lincoln County, Washington. At an elevation of 1978 ft. and 190.9 acres, it's home to a couple species of fish, including rainbow trout. Fishtrap Lake provides good shoreline access and a boat launch.

Stocked Fish: Rainbow
Lake Size: 190.9 acres
Elevation: 1978 ft.
Boat Launch: Yes (1)
Fishtrap Lake
Shoreline Access: Good

Fishtrap Lake Stocking Reports

Fishtrap Lake has been historically stocked with rainbow. The largest rainbow ever stocked is 3.33 lbs. This year so far, there has been 2 stockings of rainbow at an average of 0.53 lbs. In the past, Fishtrap Lake stocked tens of thousands of rainbow averaging 0.59 lbs.

Date Quantity Fish
March 4, 2024 600 Rainbow @ 2.86lbs
February 29, 2024 10999 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
March 24, 2023 500 Rainbow @ 3.03lbs
March 22, 2023 8000 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
March 23, 2022 550 Rainbow @ 3.03lbs
March 18, 2022 9009 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
March 11, 2021 500 Rainbow @ 3.03lbs
February 25, 2020 3256 Rainbow @ 0.36lbs
February 24, 2020 574 Rainbow @ 0.36lbs
February 24, 2020 5171 Rainbow @ 0.37lbs
February 20, 2020 500 Rainbow @ 3.03lbs
April 6, 2017 100 Rainbow @ 3.33lbs
April 5, 2017 400 Rainbow @ 3.03lbs
April 4, 2017 2450 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
April 18, 2016 14 Rainbow @ 0.37lbs
April 14, 2016 3702 Rainbow @ 0.38lbs
April 6, 2016 600 Rainbow @ 1.75lbs
March 28, 2016 100 Rainbow @ 2.13lbs


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Fishtrap Lake Map

Fishtrap Lake Fish Species

Fishtrap Lake provides opportunities for rainbow trout throughout the year.


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Rainbow trout

Fishtrap Lake Fishing Reports

An modestly traveled lake, there has been some successful reports by anglers at Fishtrap 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.

Fishtrap Lake - Rainbow Trout Fishing Tips

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


Fishtrap Lake Pictures & Media

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There are a number of similar sized lakes relatively close to Fishtrap Lake, including Hog Canyon Lake (Hog Lake), Hog Canyon Lake, Downs Lake, Amber Lake and Williams Lake.

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For December:
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For December:
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