Fishing at
Palmer Lake Okanogan County

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Palmer Lake is a very large freshwater lake located in Okanogan County, Washington. At an elevation of 1150 ft. and 2032.5 acres, it's home to several species of fish, including burbot, kokanee, bluegill, peamouth, chiselmouth, common carp, yellow perch, black crappie, rainbow trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, largescale sucker, mountain whitefish, northern pikeminnow and pumpkinseed sunfish. Palmer Lake provides good shoreline access and a boat launch.

Stocked Fish: None
Lake Size: 2032.5 acres
Elevation: 1150 ft.
Boat Launch: Yes (1)
Palmer Lake Recreation Site (Split Rock)
Shoreline Access: Good

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Palmer Lake Stocking Reports

Palmer Lake has not been recently stocked.

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Palmer Lake Map

Palmer Lake Fish Species

Palmer Lake provides good opportunities for yellow perch, largemouth bass and smallmouth bass. There is also a chance to catch burbot, kokanee, bluegill, peamouth, chiselmouth, common carp, black crappie, rainbow trout, largescale sucker, mountain whitefish, northern pikeminnow and pumpkinseed sunfish throughout the year.

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Palmer Lake Fishing Reports

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

Anglers reported the most success with kokanee. Smallmouth bass is also a popular species to fish for at Palmer Lake.

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Palmer Lake - Kokanee Fishing Tips

At Palmer Lake, the best time for catching kokanee is morning. Anglers also reported success with kokanee around all day. Popular baits used include corn and attractor for kokanee. Trolling are the common and successful methods used at Palmer Lake to catch kokanee.

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Palmer Lake Pictures & Media

Image of Palmer Lake

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