Big Bow Lake fishing

Big Bow Lake fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Brown bullhead, Channel catfish, Common carp, and 1 more on a natural lake. It is stocked about 4 times a year since 2025, most often in March and October. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked
March 19, 2026
195 days ago · Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
8
Since 2025
Species recorded
1
Average size
10.3 in
Surface acres
13.2
Elevation
609 ft

Fish at Big Bow Lake

1 stocked · 7 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 8 plants · last March 19, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked March 19, 2026 · avg 10.3 in · 8 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present
Bluegill species guide
Brown bullhead Confirmed present
Brown bullhead species guide
Channel catfish Confirmed present
Channel catfish species guide
Common carp Confirmed present
Common carp species guide
Largemouth bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk

Best: dawn, dusk

Largemouth bass species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present
Pumpkinseed species guide

How Big Bow Lake is stocked

Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

About 1,915 reported fish per acre, 3rd most of 5 lakes in Douglas County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 2025

11,566

Fish stocked in 2026

13,715

Stocking history

Showing 5 of 8 plants Showing 8 plants

Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
March 19, 2026 Rainbow Trout 3,675 10.1 in report
March 18, 2026 Rainbow Trout 5,000 9.8 in report
March 4, 2026 Rainbow Trout 1,200 9.8 in report
March 4, 2026 Rainbow Trout 3,840 10.2 in report
October 15, 2025 Rainbow Trout 3,366 9.4 in report
March 20, 2025 Rainbow Trout 200 13 in report
March 20, 2025 Rainbow Trout 4,000 9.8 in report
March 5, 2025 Rainbow Trout 4,000 10 in report
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Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes

Shoreline access: Good. There are unimproved public boat launch areas at both the east and west ends of the lake that also provide ample bank fishing opportunities.

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Nearest lakes

Pit Lake 1.1 mi last stocked April 15, 2026 Putters Lake 1.4 mi last stocked March 19, 2026 Hammond Lake 2 mi last stocked March 6, 2026 Lilly Lake 9.2 mi last stocked March 31, 2026 Black Lake 9.8 mi last stocked April 20, 2026

Camping near Big Bow Lake

Campgrounds within 15 miles of Big Bow Lake's mapped point, nearest first: Wenatchee Confluence State Park camping (9.4 miles), Squilchuck State Park camping (11.2 miles), Lincoln Rock State Park camping (12.3 miles), and Crescent Bar Recreation Area Campground (14 miles), each with its own campground page on campgroundsdb.com.

Straight-line distances.

Common questions

What fish are at Big Bow Lake?

Fishing Big Bow Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. All 8 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked March 19, 2026, averaging 10.3 in. Bluegill, Brown bullhead, Channel catfish, and Common carp, plus 2 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Big Bow Lake stocked?

Last stocked March 19, 2026. It is stocked about 4 times a year since 2025, most often in March and October. About 1,915 reported fish per acre, 3rd most of 5 lakes in Douglas County with both a fish count and a surface area.

How big are the fish stocked at Big Bow Lake?

Rainbow Trout stocked at Big Bow Lake average 10.3 in.

How do you get on Big Bow Lake?

Shore fishing is available and there is a boat ramp. Shoreline access: Good. There are unimproved public boat launch areas at both the east and west ends of the lake that also provide ample bank fishing opportunities.

Which lakes near Big Bow Lake were stocked more recently?

Pit Lake (1.1 mi), Lilly Lake (9.2 mi), and Black Lake (9.8 mi) were stocked more recently. Pit Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Lilly Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Black Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

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