Clear Lake fishing

Clear Lake fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout on a natural lake. Also recorded: Brown Trout, Tiger Trout, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Smallmouth Bass, Pumpkinseed Sunfish, and 3 more. It is stocked about 5 times a year since 2025, most often in March and May. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout, Tiger Trout, and Largemouth Bass, dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout, and dawn, dusk, and night for Black Crappie.

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Last stocked
May 8, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
10
Since 2025
Species stocked
1 (+9 also recorded)
Average size
13.8 in
Surface acres
315.9
Elevation
2,344 ft

Fish at Clear Lake

1 stocked · 9 confirmed present

Around the dates Clear Lake is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 56.3°F in May, 38°F in March. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 10 plants · last May 8, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked May 8, 2026 · avg 13.8 in · 10 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

Clear Lake in Spokane County offers diverse fishing throughout the year for various species. Good largemouth bass and black crappie fisheries are available. October provides excellent brown trout fishing as they move in-shore for their fall spawn. Yellow perch and bluegill are also easy to catch. (sportfishingreport.com, accessed September 22, 2026)(wdfw.wa.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)

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How Clear Lake is stocked

Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

About 118 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 7 lakes in Spokane County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 2025

19,367

Fish stocked in 2026

17,854

Stocking history

Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
May 8, 2026Rainbow Trout1,92810.2 inreport
May 8, 2026Rainbow Trout57619.2 inreport
May 8, 2026Rainbow Trout6,0009.1 inreport
March 12, 2026Rainbow Trout9,00010 inreport
March 6, 2026Rainbow Trout35019.2 inreport
May 9, 2025Rainbow Trout7,41811.2 inreport
May 9, 2025Rainbow Trout59919.2 inreport
May 9, 2025Rainbow Trout2,00010.4 inreport
March 6, 2025Rainbow Trout9,00010 inreport
March 5, 2025Rainbow Trout35019.2 inreport

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Nearest town
Medical Lake
Facilities
restrooms

Spring-fed lake reached via I-90 exit 264, then Clear Lake Road about 3 miles, near Medical Lake. The WDFW access site has one concrete boat ramp and one restroom, but no ADA loading platform or ADA restroom, and no campground.

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

About Clear Lake

During winter, while ice fishing can be successful, it is important to ensure conditions are safe before proceeding. (sportfishingreport.com, accessed September 22, 2026)(wdfw.wa.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)

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Nearest lakes

West Medical Lake 3.2 mi last stocked March 12, 2026 Hog Canyon Lake 11.5 mi last stocked October 10, 2025 Badger Lake 12.6 mi last stocked March 4, 2026 Fishtrap Lake 14 mi last stocked March 11, 2026 Rock Lake 23.9 mi last stocked October 31, 2025

Common questions

What fish are at Clear Lake?

Fishing Clear Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. All 10 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 8, 2026, averaging 13.8 in. Brown Trout, Tiger Trout, Largemouth Bass, and Black Crappie, plus 5 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Clear Lake stocked?

Last stocked May 8, 2026. It is stocked about 5 times a year since 2025, most often in March and May. About 118 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 7 lakes in Spokane County with both a fish count and a surface area.

How big are the fish stocked at Clear Lake?

Rainbow Trout stocked at Clear Lake average 13.8 in.

How do you get on Clear Lake?

The nearest town is Medical Lake. Facilities include restrooms. Spring-fed lake reached via I-90 exit 264, then Clear Lake Road about 3 miles, near Medical Lake. The WDFW access site has one concrete boat ramp and one restroom, but no ADA loading platform or ADA restroom, and no campground.

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