Fishing at
Dog Lake Yakima County


Dog Lake is a freshwater highland lake located in Yakima County, Washington. At an elevation of 4211 ft. and 59.9 acres, it's home to a couple species of fish, including brook trout and rainbow trout.

Stocked Fish: Rainbow
Lake Size: 59.9 acres
Elevation: 4211 ft.
Boat Launch: None

Dog Lake Stocking Reports

Dog 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 0.42 lbs. In the past, Dog Lake stocked tens of thousands of rainbow averaging 0.43 lbs.

Date Quantity Fish
June 10, 2024 3000 Rainbow @ 0.42lbs
May 29, 2024 4404 Rainbow @ 0.42lbs
June 12, 2023 2124 Rainbow @ 0.42lbs
June 7, 2023 2412 Rainbow @ 0.42lbs
May 24, 2023 3000 Rainbow @ 0.42lbs
June 15, 2022 7008 Rainbow @ 0.42lbs
June 14, 2021 3000 Rainbow @ 0.42lbs
June 2, 2021 4312 Rainbow @ 0.43lbs
June 15, 2020 3000 Rainbow @ 0.42lbs
June 3, 2020 4080 Rainbow @ 0.42lbs
June 20, 2017 228 Rainbow @ 3.33lbs
June 19, 2017 7008 Rainbow @ 0.42lbs
June 13, 2016 6000 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
June 1, 2016 335 Rainbow @ 1.49lbs
June 1, 2016 4100 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs


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Dog Lake Map

Dog Lake Fish Species

A high-elevation rugged lake, Dog Lake provides opportunities for brook trout and rainbow trout throughout the year.


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Brook trout
Rainbow trout

Dog Lake Fishing Reports

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


Dog Lake - Rainbow Trout Fishing Tips

At Dog Lake, the best time for catching rainbow trout is noon. Anglers also reported success with rainbow trout around afternoon. Popular baits used include power eggs and power bait for rainbow trout. Bottom fishing from shore and top fishing from boat are the common and successful methods used at Dog Lake to catch rainbow trout.



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Nearby Lakes Similar to Dog Lake

There are a number of similar sized lakes relatively close to Dog Lake, including Leech Lake, Cramer, Deer (Yakima County), Dumbbell and Lily (Lewis County).

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Yakima County
1.7 mi. away
41.7 acres
elevation: 4416 ft.

Leech Lake

Stocking:
June 11, 2024 - Rainbow - 715 @ 1.82lbs
June 5, 2023 - Rainbow - 700 @ 1.25lbs

For October:
Brook trout Rainbow trout

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Yakima County
1.8 mi. away
17.7 acres
elevation: 5029 ft.

Cramer

Stocking:
October 16, 2024 - Rainbow - 13500 @ 0.33lbs
October 16, 2024 - Rainbow - 600 @ 0.33lbs

For October:
Rainbow trout

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Yakima County
2.5 mi. away
12.3 acres
elevation: 5229 ft.

Deer (Yakima County)

Stocking:
October 16, 2024 - Rainbow - 13500 @ 0.33lbs
October 16, 2024 - Rainbow - 600 @ 0.33lbs

For October:
Rainbow trout Cutthroat trout

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Lewis County
2.6 mi. away
38.1 acres
elevation: 5095 ft.

Dumbbell

Stocking:
October 16, 2024 - Rainbow - 13500 @ 0.33lbs
October 16, 2024 - Rainbow - 600 @ 0.33lbs

For October:
Cutthroat trout

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Lewis County
5.4 mi. away
18.3 acres
elevation: 3657 ft.

Lily (Lewis County)

Stocking:
October 16, 2024 - Rainbow - 13500 @ 0.33lbs
October 16, 2024 - Rainbow - 600 @ 0.33lbs

For October:
Rainbow trout

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