Fishing at
Rotary Lake Yakima County


Rotary Lake is a freshwater lake located in Yakima County, Washington. At an elevation of 1082 ft. and 19.9 acres, it's home to several species of fish, including yellow perch, rainbow trout, channel catfish, largemouth bass and pumpkinseed sunfish. Rotary Lake provides good shoreline access and a boat launch.

Stocked Fish: Rainbow
Lake Size: 19.9 acres
Elevation: 1082 ft.
Boat Launch: Yes (1)
Rotary Lake
Shoreline Access: Good

Rotary Lake Stocking Reports

Rotary Lake has been historically stocked with rainbow. The largest rainbow ever stocked is 10 lbs. This year so far, there has been 6 stockings of rainbow at an average of 0.55 lbs. In the past, Rotary Lake stocked tens of thousands of rainbow averaging 0.53 lbs.

Date Quantity Fish
December 4, 2024 83 Rainbow @ 5lbs
December 4, 2024 42 Rainbow @ 10lbs
May 6, 2024 2076 Rainbow @ 0.42lbs
March 25, 2024 300 Rainbow @ 1.25lbs
March 19, 2024 3150 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
February 26, 2024 2519 Rainbow @ 0.45lbs
November 6, 2023 79 Rainbow @ 5lbs
November 6, 2023 56 Rainbow @ 10lbs
May 3, 2023 2004 Rainbow @ 0.42lbs
April 3, 2023 300 Rainbow @ 1.25lbs
March 21, 2023 3150 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
February 28, 2023 2640 Rainbow @ 0.42lbs
November 10, 2022 84 Rainbow @ 5lbs
November 10, 2022 56 Rainbow @ 10lbs
April 25, 2022 2000 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
March 22, 2022 200 Rainbow @ 1.25lbs
March 18, 2022 3120 Rainbow @ 0.41lbs
March 1, 2022 2500 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
February 23, 2022 130 Rainbow @ 5lbs
May 4, 2021 2035 Rainbow @ 0.45lbs
March 30, 2021 300 Rainbow @ 1.25lbs
March 16, 2021 3150 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
March 2, 2021 2640 Rainbow @ 0.42lbs
February 17, 2021 126 Rainbow @ 4lbs
February 17, 2021 25 Rainbow @ 8.33lbs
May 4, 2020 2016 Rainbow @ 0.42lbs
April 1, 2020 300 Rainbow @ 1.25lbs
March 25, 2020 3150 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
February 25, 2020 2500 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
January 28, 2020 150 Rainbow @ 5lbs
May 8, 2017 2040 Rainbow @ 0.42lbs
April 12, 2017 1752 Rainbow @ 0.42lbs
April 12, 2017 1248 Rainbow @ 0.42lbs
April 11, 2017 351 Rainbow @ 1.11lbs
March 7, 2017 2508 Rainbow @ 0.42lbs
May 3, 2016 2000 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
April 5, 2016 350 Rainbow @ 1.43lbs
March 22, 2016 3130 Rainbow @ 0.5lbs
March 1, 2016 2500 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs


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Rotary Lake Map

Rotary Lake Fish Species

Rotary Lake provides excellent opportunities for rainbow trout. There is also a chance to catch yellow perch, channel catfish, largemouth bass and pumpkinseed sunfish throughout the year.


January February March April May June July August September October November December
Yellow perch
Rainbow trout
Channel catfish
Largemouth bass
Pumpkinseed Sunfish

Rotary Lake Fishing Reports

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

Anglers reported the most success with rainbow trout. Largemouth bass is also a popular species to fish for at Rotary Lake.

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


Rotary Lake - Rainbow Trout Fishing Tips

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


Rotary Lake - Largemouth Bass Fishing Tips

The most popular time for catching largemouth bass at Rotary Lake is evening. Anglers also reported success with largemouth bass around noon. Anglers often fish by top fishing from shore and other for largemouth bass.


Rotary Lake - Crappie Fishing Tips

At Rotary Lake, the best time for catching crappie is morning. Anglers also reported success with crappie around afternoon.



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elevation: 1106 ft.

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Stocking:
November 18, 2024 - Rainbow - 2035 @ 0.91lbs
November 13, 2023 - Rainbow - 2004 @ 0.83lbs

For December:
Common carp Rainbow trout Largemouth bass Pumpkinseed Sunfish

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Stocking:
November 20, 2024 - Rainbow - 100 @ 5lbs
November 20, 2024 - Rainbow - 50 @ 10lbs

For December:
Common carp Rainbow trout Largemouth bass Pumpkinseed Sunfish

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Yakima County
11.1 mi. away
13.3 acres
elevation: 869 ft.

I-82 Pond 1

Stocking:
February 27, 2024 - Rainbow - 1008 @ 0.42lbs
February 27, 2023 - Rainbow - 1524 @ 0.42lbs

For December:
Common carp Yellow perch Rainbow trout Brown bullhead Channel catfish Largemouth bass Pumpkinseed Sunfish

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Yakima County
11.4 mi. away
21.5 acres
elevation: 869 ft.

I-82 Pond 2

Stocking:
February 27, 2024 - Rainbow - 1008 @ 0.42lbs
February 27, 2023 - Rainbow - 2016 @ 0.42lbs

For December:
Common carp Yellow perch Rainbow trout Brown bullhead Channel catfish Largemouth bass Pumpkinseed Sunfish

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Yakima County
12.7 mi. away
17.4 acres
elevation: 849 ft.

I-82 Pond 3

Stocking:
February 27, 2024 - Rainbow - 1008 @ 0.42lbs
February 27, 2023 - Rainbow - 1056 @ 0.42lbs

For December:
Common carp Yellow perch Rainbow trout Brown bullhead Channel catfish Largemouth bass Pumpkinseed Sunfish

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