Fishing at
First Thought Lake Stevens County


First Thought Lake is a freshwater lake located in Stevens County, Washington. At an elevation of 3472 ft. and 1.6 acres, it's home to a couple species of fish, including rainbow trout. First Thought Lake provides good shoreline access.

Stocked Fish: Cutthroat
Lake Size: 1.6 acres
Elevation: 3472 ft.
Boat Launch: None
Shoreline Access: Good

First Thought Lake Stocking Reports

First Thought Lake has been historically stocked with cutthroat. The largest cutthroat ever stocked is 0.46 lbs. In the past, First Thought Lake stocked tens of thousands of cutthroat averaging 0.46 lbs.

Date Quantity Fish
July 7, 2020 45084 Cutthroat @ 0.46lbs


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First Thought Lake Fish Species

First Thought Lake provides excellent opportunities for rainbow trout.


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Rainbow trout


First Thought Lake Pictures & Media

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Nearby Lakes Similar to First Thought Lake

There are a number of similar sized lakes relatively close to First Thought Lake, including Phillips Lake 2, Empire Lake 1, Ward Lake Lower, Lake Sherry and Boundary Reservoir.

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For November:

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Stocking:
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November 20, 2024 - Rainbow - 1000 @ 1.25lbs

For November:
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Ward Lake Lower

Stocking:
November 20, 2024 - Rainbow - 1000 @ 1.25lbs
November 20, 2024 - Rainbow - 1000 @ 1.25lbs

For November:
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Stevens County
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Stocking:
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For November:
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Pend Oreille County
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Stocking:
November 20, 2024 - Rainbow - 1000 @ 1.25lbs
November 20, 2024 - Rainbow - 1000 @ 1.25lbs

For November:
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