Fishing at
Leech Lake Yakima County


Leech Lake is a freshwater highland lake located in Yakima County, Washington. At an elevation of 4416 ft. and 41.7 acres, it's home to a couple species of fish, including brook trout and rainbow trout.

Stocked Fish: Rainbow
Lake Size: 41.7 acres
Elevation: 4416 ft.
Boat Launch: None

Leech Lake Stocking Reports

Leech Lake has been historically stocked with rainbow. The largest rainbow ever stocked is 3.33 lbs. This year so far, there has been 1 stockings of rainbow at an average of 1.82 lbs. In the past, Leech Lake stocked thousands of rainbow averaging 1.75 lbs.

Date Quantity Fish
June 11, 2024 715 Rainbow @ 1.82lbs
June 5, 2023 700 Rainbow @ 1.25lbs
June 21, 2022 801 Rainbow @ 1.67lbs
June 14, 2021 600 Rainbow @ 2lbs
June 2, 2020 651 Rainbow @ 1.43lbs
June 20, 2017 367 Rainbow @ 3.33lbs
June 1, 2016 540 Rainbow @ 1.49lbs


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Leech Lake Map

Leech Lake Fish Species

A high-elevation rugged lake, Leech Lake provides excellent opportunities for rainbow trout as well as good opportunities for brook trout.


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Brook trout
Rainbow trout

Leech Lake Fishing Reports

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



Leech Lake Pictures & Media

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Nearby Lakes Similar to Leech Lake

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

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Yakima County
1.3 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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Yakima County
1.7 mi. away
59.9 acres
elevation: 4211 ft.

Dog Lake

Stocking:
June 10, 2024 - Rainbow - 3000 @ 0.42lbs
May 29, 2024 - Rainbow - 4404 @ 0.42lbs

For October:
Brook trout Rainbow trout

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Yakima County
3 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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Lewis County
3.4 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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Yakima County
3.5 mi. away
10.7 acres
elevation: 4930 ft.

Shellrock

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

For October:
Rainbow trout

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