Deer Lake fishing

Deer Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout and Brook Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 1.5 times a year since 2025, most often in March and November. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and dawn, day, and dusk for Brook Trout.

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Last stocked
March 9, 2026
205 days ago · Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
3
Since 2025
Species recorded
2
Average size
16.9 in
Surface acres
1,146.4
Elevation
2,482 ft

Fish at Deer Lake

2 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 2 plants · last March 9, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked March 9, 2026 · avg 19.2 in · 2 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Brook Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last November 20, 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked November 20, 2025 · avg 12.4 in · 1 plant

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brook Trout species guide

How Deer Lake is stocked

Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

About 1 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 11 lakes in Stevens County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 2025

900

Fish stocked in 2026

300

Stocking history

Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
March 9, 2026 Rainbow Trout 300 19.2 in report
November 20, 2025 Brook Trout 600 12.4 in report
March 17, 2025 Rainbow Trout 300 19.2 in report

Access and facts

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Nearest lakes

Loon Lake 4.9 mi last stocked March 12, 2026 Jumpoff Joe Lake 5.1 mi last stocked April 2, 2026 Waitts Lake 10.6 mi last stocked March 10, 2026 Sacheen Lake 12.9 mi last stocked November 20, 2025 Bear Lake 16.7 mi last stocked March 18, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Deer Lake?

Fishing Deer Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 2 of 3 plants on record, ahead of Brook Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked March 9, 2026, averaging 19.2 in. Brook Trout was last stocked November 20, 2025, averaging 12.4 in.

When is Deer Lake stocked?

Last stocked March 9, 2026. It is stocked about 1.5 times a year since 2025, most often in March and November. About 1 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 11 lakes in Stevens County with both a fish count and a surface area.

How big are the fish stocked at Deer Lake?

Stocked fish average 16.9 in. Rainbow Trout average 19.2 in. Brook Trout average 12.4 in.

Which lakes near Deer Lake were stocked more recently?

Loon Lake (4.9 mi), Jumpoff Joe Lake (5.1 mi), Waitts Lake (10.6 mi), and Bear Lake (16.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Loon Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Jumpoff Joe Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Waitts Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Bear Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.