Hog Canyon Lake fishing

Hog Canyon Lake fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout on a natural lake. It is stocked 2 times in 2025, most often in October. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

Illustration, not a photo of this lake
Last stocked
October 10, 2025
355 days ago · Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
2
Since 2025
Species recorded
1
Average size
14.5 in
Surface acres
48.1
Elevation
2,009 ft

Fish at Hog Canyon Lake

1 stocked · 1 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 2 plants · last October 10, 2025 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked October 10, 2025 · avg 14.5 in · 2 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

How Hog Canyon Lake is stocked

Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

About 42 reported fish per acre, 4th most of 7 lakes in Spokane County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Stocking history

Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
October 10, 2025 Rainbow Trout 941 14.5 in report
October 3, 2025 Rainbow Trout 1,100 14.5 in report

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes

Shoreline access: Good. Some areas of the lake shoreline are inaccessible because of cliffs. However much area is available for shoreline anglers accessing the lake from the WDFW access site and by the gated road leading to areas on the north end of the lake. WDFW maintains a public water access are

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Nearest lakes

Fishtrap Lake 2.5 mi last stocked March 11, 2026 Badger Lake 8.3 mi last stocked March 4, 2026 Clear Lake 11.5 mi last stocked May 8, 2026 West Medical Lake 14.2 mi last stocked March 12, 2026 Rock Lake 14.7 mi last stocked October 31, 2025

Common questions

What fish are at Hog Canyon Lake?

Fishing Hog Canyon Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. All 2 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked October 10, 2025, averaging 14.5 in.

When is Hog Canyon Lake stocked?

Last stocked October 10, 2025. It is stocked 2 times in 2025, most often in October. About 42 reported fish per acre, 4th most of 7 lakes in Spokane County with both a fish count and a surface area.

How big are the fish stocked at Hog Canyon Lake?

Rainbow Trout stocked at Hog Canyon Lake average 14.5 in.

How do you get on Hog Canyon Lake?

Shore fishing is available and there is a boat ramp. Shoreline access: Good. Some areas of the lake shoreline are inaccessible because of cliffs. However much area is available for shoreline anglers accessing the lake from the WDFW access site and by the gated road leading to areas on the north end of the lake. WDFW maintains a public water access are.

Which lakes near Hog Canyon Lake were stocked more recently?

Fishtrap Lake (2.5 mi), Badger Lake (8.3 mi), Clear Lake (11.5 mi), West Medical Lake (14.2 mi), and Rock Lake (14.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Fishtrap Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Badger Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Clear Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, West Medical Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Rock Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

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