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Tucannon Lakes
There are eight lakes that make up the Tucannon Lakes. Stocked with rainbow trout, these lakes are great for young and old as well as new to the sport or seasoned angler. Nestled in the W.T. Wooten Wildlife Area, these lakes not only provide fishing opportunities, but also a chance to enjoy the outdoors. Visitors can easily wander the lakes in search of the big one.
Overview
- Distance:
- Within 1.5 Hours
- ADA:
- Yes
- Elevation:
- 2,085 feet - 2,560 feet
- Multi Use:
- N/A
- Seasons:
- Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
- Pets:
- No
- Motorized Vehicles:
- N/A
- Fees:
- None
- Land Manager:
- Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife, W.T. Wooten Wildlife Area
- Permits:
- Valid Washington fishing license (if fishing). Fishing licenses are available online via the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife or local retail shops such as Bi-Mart, Wal-Mart, Sportsman's Warehouse, and Big 5 Sporting Goods to name a few. Also required is either a WDFW Vehicle Access Pass (free with the purchase of a fishing or hunting license) or a Discover Pass.
- Amenities:
- There are restroom facilities at Spring Lake, Rainbow Lake, Watson Lake, Big Four Lake, and Curl Lake. It is our experience that there is also bathrooms at Blue Lake. All facilities are located in the parking area. Only minutes away is The Last Resort RV where additional supplies are available. They also have virtually real-time information on when the ponds are stocked.
- Distance:
- Within 1.5 Hours
- Seasons:
- Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
- Elevation:
- 2,085 feet - 2,560 feet
- Pets:
- No
- Fees:
- None
- Land Manager:
- Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife, W.T. Wooten Wildlife Area
- ADA:
- Yes
- Multi Use:
- N/A
- Motorized Vehicles:
- N/A
- Permits:
- Valid Washington fishing license (if fishing). Fishing licenses are available online via the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife or local retail shops such as Bi-Mart, Wal-Mart, Sportsman's Warehouse, and Big 5 Sporting Goods to name a few. Also required is either a WDFW Vehicle Access Pass (free with the purchase of a fishing or hunting license) or a Discover Pass.
WHAT TO DO
Fishing
There are eight stocked ponds that make up the Tucannon Lakes. These lakes are presented in the order in which you will encounter them driving up Tucannon Road. All averages presented are based on the last three years of data released by the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife. Lake are stocked with rainbow trout from the nearby Tucannon Fish Hatchery as well as the Lyons Ferry Hatchery. Fishing regulations are highly specific and based on location and species. Please always consult the latest information available from the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife.
Spring Lake is a 4.4 acre lake that is quite well stocked, with an average of 15,000 fish per year. Two pole fishing is allowed with endorsement at Spring Lake. Blue Lake is a 2.4 acre lake and is the heaviest stocked lake in the Tucannon Lakes system, with an average of over 24,000 fish per year. Two pole fishing is allowed at Blue Lake. Rainbow Lake is a 7.8 acre lake and is another one of the lakes receiving a robust number of hatchery rainbow trout, with an average of over 15,000 fish per year. Two pole fishing is allowed with endorsement at Rainbow Lake.
Deer Lake is a 2.1 acre lake. It is one of the least stocked lakes at an average of just under 4,000 fish per year. Two pole fishing is allowed with endorsement at Deer Lake. Watson Lake is a 4.4 acre lake. It is well stocked with an average of over 16,000 fish per year. Two pole fishing is allowed with endorsement at Watson Lake. Beaver Lake is adjacent to Watson Lake, which is also open to fish. It is no longer stocked as it serves as a sediment trap. Big Four Lake is the sole fly fishing only lake in southeast Washington. It is 3.3 acres and the least stocked of all the lakes at an average of just under 2,000 fish per year. Getting to this lake requires that you wade across the Tucannon River, so proceed with caution. Two pole fishing is not allowed at Big Four Lake.
Curl Lake is the smallest of the lakes at two acres and is moderately stocked at an average of just under 9,000 fish per year. This lake is unique in that it is used as an acclimation pond for spring Chinook salmon. It is the only lake not open year-round. The season begins in May. Two pole fishing is allowed with endorsement at Curl Lake.
Consult the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife website for agency information.
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