Jumpoff Joe Lake fishing

Jumpoff Joe Lake fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout, Largemouth Bass, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow perch on a natural lake. It is stocked about 3 times a year since 2025, most often in March and April. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and Largemouth Bass and dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout and Brook Trout.

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Last stocked
April 2, 2026
181 days ago · Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
6
Since 2025
Species recorded
2
Average size
14.1 in
Surface acres
114.9
Elevation
2,034 ft

Fish at Jumpoff Joe Lake

2 stocked · 6 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 5 plants · last April 2, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked April 2, 2026 · avg 13.7 in · 5 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Brown Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last November 19, 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked November 19, 2025 · avg 16.3 in · 1 plant

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brown Trout species guide
Brook trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brook trout species guide
Largemouth bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk

Best: dawn, dusk

Largemouth bass species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present
Pumpkinseed species guide
Yellow perch Confirmed present
Yellow perch species guide

How Jumpoff Joe Lake is stocked

Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

About 92 reported fish per acre, 5th most of 11 lakes in Stevens County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 2025

5,432

Fish stocked in 2026

5,138

Stocking history

Showing 5 of 6 plants Showing 6 plants

Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
April 2, 2026 Rainbow Trout 1,950 10 in report
March 13, 2026 Rainbow Trout 2,988 10 in report
March 10, 2026 Rainbow Trout 200 19.2 in report
November 19, 2025 Brown Trout 180 16.3 in report
March 19, 2025 Rainbow Trout 5,002 10 in report
March 18, 2025 Rainbow Trout 250 19.2 in report
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Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes

Shoreline access: Good. Shoreline access is limited to area around boat launch. WDFW maintains a public water access area on this lake.

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Nearest lakes

Waitts Lake 5.6 mi last stocked March 10, 2026 Loon Lake 7.1 mi last stocked March 12, 2026 Sacheen Lake 17.4 mi last stocked November 20, 2025 Bear Lake 21.3 mi last stocked March 18, 2026 Diamond Lake 22.6 mi last stocked April 17, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Jumpoff Joe Lake?

Fishing Jumpoff Joe Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 5 of 6 plants on record, ahead of Brown Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked April 2, 2026, averaging 13.7 in. Brown Trout was last stocked November 19, 2025, averaging 16.3 in. Brook trout, Largemouth bass, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow perch are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Jumpoff Joe Lake stocked?

Last stocked April 2, 2026. It is stocked about 3 times a year since 2025, most often in March and April. About 92 reported fish per acre, 5th most of 11 lakes in Stevens County with both a fish count and a surface area.

How big are the fish stocked at Jumpoff Joe Lake?

Stocked fish average 14.1 in. Rainbow Trout average 13.7 in. Brown Trout average 16.3 in.

How do you get on Jumpoff Joe Lake?

Shore fishing is available and there is a boat ramp. Shoreline access: Good. Shoreline access is limited to area around boat launch. WDFW maintains a public water access area on this lake.

Which lakes near Jumpoff Joe Lake were stocked more recently?

Diamond Lake (22.6 mi) was stocked more recently. Diamond Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

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