Fishing at
Rat Lake Okanogan County

Rat Lake is a freshwater lake located in Okanogan County, Washington. At an elevation of 1673 ft. and 61.8 acres, it's home to a couple species of fish, including brown trout and rainbow trout. Rat Lake provides good shoreline access and a boat launch.

Stocked Fish: Brown Trout,Tiger Trout,Rainbow
Lake Size: 61.8 acres
Elevation: 1673 ft.
Boat Launch: Yes (1)
WDFW boat access
WDFW Access: Yes
Shoreline Access: Good

Rat Lake Stocking Reports

Rat Lake has been historically stocked with brown trout, tiger trout and rainbow. The largest rainbow ever stocked is 1 lbs. In the past, Rat Lake stocked tens of thousands of brown trout, tiger trout and rainbow averaging 0.41 lbs.

Date Quantity Fish
September 21, 2023 3105 Brown Trout @ 0.37lbs
September 21, 2023 1895 Brown Trout @ 0.36lbs
September 14, 2023 500 Tiger Trout @ 0.36lbs
September 23, 2022 5000 Brown Trout @ 0.4lbs
April 18, 2022 1265 Rainbow @ 0.44lbs
October 12, 2021 2500 Rainbow @ 0.42lbs
October 23, 2020 2000 Rainbow @ 0.33lbs
September 28, 2020 1250 Tiger Trout @ 0.4lbs
April 27, 2020 1000 Rainbow @ 0.46lbs
May 12, 2017 1000 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
May 12, 2017 300 Rainbow @ 1lbs
April 26, 2016 300 Rainbow @ 1lbs
March 22, 2016 3000 Rainbow @ 0.43lbs


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Rat Lake Map

Rat Lake Fish Species

Rat Lake provides good opportunities for rainbow trout. There is also a chance to catch brown trout throughout the year.


January February March April May June July August September October November December
Brown trout
Rainbow trout

Rat Lake Fishing Reports

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

Rat Lake - Rainbow Trout Fishing Tips

At Rat Lake, the best time for catching rainbow trout is morning. Anglers also reported success with rainbow trout around afternoon. Popular baits used include power bait and maggots for rainbow trout. Ice fishing and other are the common and successful methods used at Rat Lake to catch rainbow trout.


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Nearby Lakes Similar to Rat Lake

There are a number of similar sized lakes relatively close to Rat Lake, including Washburn Island Pond, Leader Lake, Green Lake, Antilon Lake (Upper) and Antilon (Lower).

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Okanogan County
8.4 mi. away
119.4 acres
elevation: 783 ft.

Washburn Island Pond

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

For December:
Tench Bluegill Black crappie Brown bullhead Channel catfish Largemouth bass Pumpkinseed Sunfish
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Okanogan County
13.6 mi. away
155 acres
elevation: 2258 ft.

Leader Lake

Stocking:
October 7, 2024 - Rainbow - 2500 @ 0.4lbs
April 1, 2024 - Rainbow - 1000 @ 0.93lbs

For December:
Bluegill Brown trout Yellow perch Black crappie Rainbow trout Brown bullhead Largemouth bass Smallmouth bass
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Okanogan County
20 mi. away
45.4 acres
elevation: 1561 ft.

Green Lake

Stocking:
April 16, 2024 - Rainbow - 250 @ 1.09lbs
April 26, 2023 - Rainbow - 250 @ 0.8lbs

For December:
Rainbow trout
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Chelan County
21.8 mi. away
33.6 acres
elevation: 2329 ft.

Antilon Lake (Upper)

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

For December:
Brown trout Black crappie Pumpkinseed Sunfish
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Chelan County
22.1 mi. away
35.5 acres
elevation: 2329 ft.

Antilon (Lower)

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

For December:
Brown trout Black crappie Pumpkinseed Sunfish
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