Lakes in Klickitat County
Chamberlain Lake (80.6 Acres)
Elevation 72ft. Max Depth 12ft. Fish Species Present: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie and Brown Bullhead.
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Horse Thief Lake
Horsethief Lake (92 acres): Located in Horsethief State Park near Lyle between the Columbia River and Highway 14, this lake is scheduled to be stocked with catchable-size rainbows trout for the opener the last Saturday in April. A few broodstock rainbows (20-26 inches) will also be stocked. Supplemental plantings in May and June should keep trout fishing good through early summer. Horsethief also contains largemouth and smallmouth bass, bluegill, crappie, catfish and a few walleye. A public boat launch, picnic and camping facilities are available. Check with the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission for park opening and closing dates.
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Locke Lake (20.4 Acres)
Elevation 80ft. Max Depth 15ft. Fish Species Present: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie and Brown Bullhead.
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Northwestern Lake
Northwestern Reservoir (97 acres): This reservoir behind Condit Dam on the White Salmon River was stocked with 20,000 rainbow trout fingerlings last summer to produce 10- to 12-inch trout for this opening day. Open season is from the last Saturday in April through February 28. There is a public boat launch with picnic area on the northwest shore, and a small park at the north end.
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Pothole Lake
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Rowland Lake (84.7 Acres)
Elevation 72ft.
These lakes, on Highway 14 about four miles east of Bingen, are scheduled to be stocked with good numbers of catchable-size rainbow and eastern brook trout before the last Saturday in April opener. Broodstock rainbows (20-26 inches) are included to make things more interesting. Another shot of rainbows will be added for Free Fishing Weekend in June. North Rowland (north of Highway 14) has been selected to receive a bonus plant of large triploid rainbow trout (averaging 1-1/2 pounds apiece). These sterile fish can grow to trophy size if not harvested. Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, bluegill, Black crappie, Yellow Perch and Brown Bullhead are also caught. here. There's good shore access, and a boat launch on North Rowland. Last Saturday in April through February 28 season.
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Spearfish Lake
Spearfish Lake (22 acres): This popular lake should provide good fishing opening day for catchable-size rainbow trout, with some broodstock rainbows also available. Located just north of the Dalles Dam, shore access around the entire lake is excellent, with a boat ramp and adjacent park. Open season is from the last Saturday in April through February 28.
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Trout Lake
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