Rainbow Trout Stocked · 10 plants · last June 1, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Clear Lake fishing
Clear Lake fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout on a reservoir. Also recorded: Eastern Brook Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Bull Trout, and Mountain Whitefish. It is stocked about 5 times a year since 2025, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and dawn, day, and dusk for Eastern Brook Trout.
- Last stocked
- June 1, 2026
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 10
- Since 2025
- Species stocked
- 1 (+4 also recorded)
- Average size
- 10 in
- Surface acres
- 232.1
- Elevation
- 2,994 ft
Fish at Clear Lake
Around the dates Clear Lake is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 48°F in May, 40.1°F in April, 56°F in June, 64.8°F in July. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 10 plants · last June 1, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk 
Eastern Brook Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Eastern Brook Trout species guide
Cutthroat Trout Confirmed present Bull Trout Confirmed present
Mountain Whitefish Confirmed present
Clear Lake in Yakima County offers good access with fishing docks on the south side. Anglers can use various methods such as shore fishing, motorized boats, float tubes, fly, spin, and bait. (wdfw.wa.gov, accessed October 5, 2026)(fs.usda.gov, accessed October 5, 2026)
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How Clear Lake is stocked
About 146 reported fish per acre, 11th most of 15 lakes in Yakima County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2025
17,125
Fish stocked in 2026
16,755
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 3,335 | 10.4 in | report |
| May 28, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 2,080 | 9.8 in | report |
| May 21, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 3,120 | 9.8 in | report |
| May 20, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 3,120 | 9.8 in | report |
| April 7, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 5,100 | 10 in | report |
| July 1, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 10 in | report |
| June 2, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 10.2 in | report |
| May 20, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 10 in | report |
| May 7, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 10 in | report |
| April 15, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 5,125 | 10 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Facilities
- camping, dock, restrooms
About 5 miles east of White Pass, above Rimrock Lake: from US 12 take Forest Road 1200 (Tieton Reservoir Road), then Forest Road 740. Forest Service and private campgrounds, fishing docks, and a fee boat launch on the south side; good shore access from roads and camps. Vault toilets.
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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
Nearest lakes
Public land at Clear Lake
Clear Lake is inside Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.
Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.
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 June 1, 2026, averaging 10 in. Eastern Brook Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Bull Trout, and Mountain Whitefish are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Clear Lake stocked?
Last stocked June 1, 2026. It is stocked about 5 times a year since 2025, most often in April and May. About 146 reported fish per acre, 11th most of 15 lakes in Yakima 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 10 in.
How do you get on Clear Lake?
Facilities include camping, dock, and restrooms. About 5 miles east of White Pass, above Rimrock Lake: from US 12 take Forest Road 1200 (Tieton Reservoir Road), then Forest Road 740. Forest Service and private campgrounds, fishing docks, and a fee boat launch on the south side; good shore access from roads and camps. Vault toilets.
Which lakes near Clear Lake were stocked more recently?
Chambers Lake (16.6 mi) and Indian Flat Pond (25.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Indian Flat Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.