Jameson Lake fishing

Jameson Lake fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout on a natural lake. It is stocked about 3.5 times a year since 2025, most often in March and April. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked
March 23, 2026
191 days ago · Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
7
Since 2025
Species recorded
1
Average size
10.8 in
Surface acres
456.8
Elevation
1,785 ft

Fish at Jameson Lake

1 stocked · 1 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 7 plants · last March 23, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked March 23, 2026 · avg 10.8 in · 7 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

How Jameson Lake is stocked

Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

About 31 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 5 lakes in Douglas County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 2025

7,350

Fish stocked in 2026

6,900

Stocking history

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Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
March 23, 2026 Rainbow Trout 400 13 in report
March 23, 2026 Rainbow Trout 3,070 10 in report
March 20, 2026 Rainbow Trout 3,430 10.1 in report
September 29, 2025 Rainbow Trout 3,500 9.4 in report
April 4, 2025 Rainbow Trout 350 13 in report
April 4, 2025 Rainbow Trout 175 10 in report
April 3, 2025 Rainbow Trout 3,325 10 in report
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Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes

Shoreline access: Good. There is good shoreline access at both the north and south ends of the lake. WDFW maintains a public water access area on this lake.

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Nearest lakes

Park Lake 12.3 mi last stocked October 3, 2025 Frank's Pond 18.7 mi last stocked June 5, 2026 Banks Lake 24.1 mi last stocked April 17, 2026 Alta Lake 27.5 mi last stocked April 3, 2025 Roses Lake 29 mi last stocked September 15, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Jameson Lake?

Fishing Jameson Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. All 7 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked March 23, 2026, averaging 10.8 in.

When is Jameson Lake stocked?

Last stocked March 23, 2026. It is stocked about 3.5 times a year since 2025, most often in March and April. About 31 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 5 lakes in Douglas County with both a fish count and a surface area.

How big are the fish stocked at Jameson Lake?

Rainbow Trout stocked at Jameson Lake average 10.8 in.

How do you get on Jameson Lake?

Shore fishing is available and there is a boat ramp. Shoreline access: Good. There is good shoreline access at both the north and south ends of the lake. WDFW maintains a public water access area on this lake.

Which lakes near Jameson Lake were stocked more recently?

Frank's Pond (18.7 mi), Banks Lake (24.1 mi), and Roses Lake (29 mi) were stocked more recently. Frank's Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Banks Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Roses Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

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