Loon Lake fishing

Loon Lake fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, Tiger Trout, Bluegill, Brown bullhead, Green sunfish, and 4 more on a natural lake. It is stocked about 2 times a year since 2025, most often in March. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

Loon Lake
Photo: Nomeato, Public domain
Last stocked
March 12, 2026
202 days ago · Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
4
Since 2025
Species recorded
1
Average size
14.6 in
Surface acres
1,086.4
Elevation
2,385 ft

Fish at Loon Lake

1 stocked · 10 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 4 plants · last March 12, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked March 12, 2026 · avg 14.6 in · 4 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present
Bluegill species guide
Brown bullhead Confirmed present
Brown bullhead species guide
Green sunfish Confirmed present
Green sunfish species guide
Kokanee Confirmed present
Kokanee species guide
Lake trout Confirmed present
Lake trout species guide
Largemouth bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk

Best: dawn, dusk

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

Best: dawn, dusk

Tiger trout species guide
Yellow perch Confirmed present
Yellow perch species guide

How Loon Lake is stocked

Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

About 6.1 reported fish per acre, 9th most of 11 lakes in Stevens County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 2025

2,753

Fish stocked in 2026

3,905

Stocking history

Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
March 12, 2026 Rainbow Trout 3,255 10 in report
March 5, 2026 Rainbow Trout 650 19.2 in report
March 19, 2025 Rainbow Trout 2,253 10 in report
March 17, 2025 Rainbow Trout 500 19.2 in report

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. Private resorts offer some dock fishing. WDFW maintains a public water access area on this lake.

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About Loon Lake

Photo of Loon Lake
Nomeato, Public domain

Nearest lakes

Jumpoff Joe Lake 7.1 mi last stocked April 2, 2026 Waitts Lake 12.3 mi last stocked March 10, 2026 Bear Lake 14.9 mi last stocked March 18, 2026 Sacheen Lake 16.1 mi last stocked November 20, 2025 Diamond Lake 20.3 mi last stocked April 17, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Loon Lake?

Fishing Loon Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. All 4 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked March 12, 2026, averaging 14.6 in. Bluegill, Brown bullhead, Green sunfish, and Kokanee, plus 5 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Loon Lake stocked?

Last stocked March 12, 2026. It is stocked about 2 times a year since 2025, most often in March. About 6.1 reported fish per acre, 9th most of 11 lakes in Stevens County with both a fish count and a surface area.

How big are the fish stocked at Loon Lake?

Rainbow Trout stocked at Loon Lake average 14.6 in.

How do you get on Loon Lake?

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

Which lakes near Loon Lake were stocked more recently?

Jumpoff Joe Lake (7.1 mi), Bear Lake (14.9 mi), and Diamond Lake (20.3 mi) were stocked more recently. Jumpoff Joe Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Bear Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Diamond Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

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