Fishing at
Deer Lake Stevens County

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• Mackinaw
• Rainbow Trout
• Smallmouth Bass
• Largemouth Bass

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Deer Lake is a very large freshwater lake located in Stevens County, Washington. At an elevation of 2482 ft. and 1146.4 acres, it's home to several species of fish, including kokanee, lake trout, brook trout, yellow perch, black crappie, green sunfish, rainbow trout, brown bullhead, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, yellow bullhead and pumpkinseed sunfish. Deer Lake provides good shoreline access and a number of boat launches.

Stocked Fish: Eastern Brook Trout,Rainbow
Lake Size: 1146.4 acres
Elevation: 2482 ft.
Boat Launch: Yes (2)
Deer Lake Deer Lake Resort
WDFW Access: Yes
Shoreline Access: Good

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Deer Lake Stocking Reports

Deer Lake has been historically stocked with eastern brook trout and rainbow. The largest rainbow ever stocked is 3.03 lbs. This year so far, there has been 2 stockings of eastern brook trout and rainbow at an average of 1.62 lbs. In the past, Deer Lake stocked thousands of eastern brook trout and rainbow averaging 0.9 lbs.

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Deer Lake Map

Deer Lake Fish Species

Deer Lake provides excellent opportunities for lake trout, brook trout, rainbow trout and smallmouth bass as well as good opportunities for yellow perch, black crappie, brown bullhead, largemouth bass and yellow bullhead. There is also a chance to catch kokanee, green sunfish and pumpkinseed sunfish throughout the year.

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Deer Lake Fishing Reports

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

Anglers reported the most success with rainbow trout. Mackinaw is also a popular species to fish for at Deer Lake.

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

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Deer Lake - Mackinaw Fishing Tips

At Deer Lake, the best time for catching mackinaw is morning. Anglers also reported success with mackinaw around evening. Trolling and top fishing from boat are the common and successful methods used at Deer Lake to catch mackinaw.

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Deer Lake - Rainbow Trout Fishing Tips

The most popular time for catching rainbow trout at Deer Lake is morning. Anglers also reported success with rainbow trout around afternoon. Worms and power bait are the most common and successful baits used at Deer Lake to catch rainbow trout. Anglers often fish by trolling and top fishing from boat for rainbow trout.

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Deer Lake - Smallmouth Bass Fishing Tips

At Deer Lake, the best time for catching smallmouth bass is afternoon. Anglers also reported success with smallmouth bass around morning. Bottom fishing from boat and other are the common and successful methods used at Deer Lake to catch smallmouth bass.

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Deer Lake - Largemouth Bass Fishing Tips

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

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Deer Lake Pictures & Media

Image of Deer Lake

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Nearby Lakes Similar to Deer Lake

There are a number of similar sized lakes relatively close to Deer Lake, including Waitts Lake, Eloika Lake, Sacheen Lake, Diamond Lake and Bead Lake.

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