Carlisle Lake fishing

Carlisle Lake fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout on a reservoir. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Black Crappie, Brown Bullhead, and Pumpkinseed. It is stocked about 8.5 times a year since 2025, most often in March and April. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and Largemouth Bass, dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill, and dawn, dusk, and night for Black Crappie.

Carlisle Lake
Photo: OlympiaBuebird, CC BY-SA 4.0
Last stocked
April 23, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
17
Since 2025
Species stocked
1 (+5 also recorded)
Average size
16.2 in
Surface acres
22.2
Elevation
496 ft

Fish at Carlisle Lake

1 stocked · 5 confirmed present

Around the dates Carlisle Lake is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 47.9°F in April, 43°F in March, 40.1°F in January, 39.2°F in February. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 17 plants · last April 23, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked April 23, 2026 · avg 16.2 in · 17 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

The lake has been planted with rainbow trout since 1953 and is managed for both catchable trout and warmwater species. Anglers might catch largemouth bass, rainbow trout, bluegill, black crappie, and brown bullhead. Small boats can be launched, and there is good shoreline access, with a trail around the majority of the lake. The Onalaska High School Aquaculture Program contributes to stocking rainbow trout that can reach over 5 lbs. (wdfw.wa.gov, accessed October 5, 2026)(onalaskaalliance.org, accessed October 5, 2026)

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How Carlisle Lake is stocked

Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

About 1,608 reported fish per acre, 3rd most of 9 lakes in Lewis County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 2025

21,895

Fish stocked in 2026

13,795

Stocking history

Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
April 23, 2026Rainbow Trout28327.4 inreport
April 9, 2026Rainbow Trout1,51710 inreport
April 9, 2026Rainbow Trout1,8209.8 inreport
April 8, 2026Rainbow Trout3,37510 inreport
March 26, 2026Rainbow Trout3,3609.4 inreport
March 19, 2026Rainbow Trout3,3609.4 inreport
January 20, 2026Rainbow Trout5523.5 inreport
January 20, 2026Rainbow Trout2530 inreport
November 23, 2025Rainbow Trout62513 inreport
November 20, 2025Rainbow Trout1,50013 inreport
May 9, 2025Rainbow Trout9,80010 inreport
April 25, 2025Rainbow Trout3,00010 inreport
April 24, 2025Rainbow Trout3,00010 inreport
April 22, 2025Rainbow Trout88026.8 inreport
March 6, 2025Rainbow Trout3,0009 inreport
February 24, 2025Rainbow Trout6023.5 inreport
February 24, 2025Rainbow Trout3030 inreport

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Onalaska
Facilities
restrooms

A 0.9-mile gravel trail circles most of the lake for bank fishing, and a small ramp suits small boats, canoes, and kayaks. Restrooms and a playground; gate closes at dusk.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife before you go.

About Carlisle Lake

According to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Onalaska High School Aquaculture Program contributes to the stocking of amazing rainbow trout that can reach over 5 lbs. (wdfw.wa.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)

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Photo of Carlisle Lake
OlympiaBuebird, CC BY-SA 4.0

Nearest lakes

Mayfield Lake 9.6 mi last stocked August 25, 2026 South Lewis County Park Pond 11.6 mi last stocked May 28, 2026 Plummer Lake 15 mi last stocked March 19, 2026 Fort Borst Park Pond 15.5 mi last stocked May 5, 2026 Swofford Pond 16.3 mi last stocked May 20, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Carlisle Lake?

Fishing Carlisle Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. All 17 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked April 23, 2026, averaging 16.2 in. Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Black Crappie, and Brown Bullhead, plus 1 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Carlisle Lake stocked?

Last stocked April 23, 2026. It is stocked about 8.5 times a year since 2025, most often in March and April. About 1,608 reported fish per acre, 3rd most of 9 lakes in Lewis County with both a fish count and a surface area.

How big are the fish stocked at Carlisle Lake?

Rainbow Trout stocked at Carlisle Lake average 16.2 in.

How do you get on Carlisle Lake?

The nearest town is Onalaska. Facilities include restrooms. A 0.9-mile gravel trail circles most of the lake for bank fishing, and a small ramp suits small boats, canoes, and kayaks. Restrooms and a playground; gate closes at dusk.

Which lakes near Carlisle Lake were stocked more recently?

Mayfield Lake (9.6 mi), South Lewis County Park Pond (11.6 mi), Fort Borst Park Pond (15.5 mi), and Swofford Pond (16.3 mi) were stocked more recently. Mayfield Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, South Lewis County Park Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Fort Borst Park Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Swofford Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

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