Patterson Lake fishing

Patterson Lake fishing is stocked with Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, Tiger Trout, Black crappie, Bluegill, and 3 more on a natural lake. It is stocked 2 times in 2025, most often in September. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout and dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, and Tiger Trout.

Illustration, not a photo of this lake
Last stocked
September 26, 2025
369 days ago · Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
2
Since 2025
Species recorded
2
Average size
9.6 in
Surface acres
160.2
Elevation
2,391 ft

Fish at Patterson Lake

2 stocked · 8 confirmed present

Brown Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last September 9, 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked September 9, 2025 · avg 9.8 in · 1 plant

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brown Trout species guide
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last September 26, 2025 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked September 26, 2025 · avg 9.4 in · 1 plant

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Black crappie Confirmed present
Black crappie species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present
Bluegill species guide
Kokanee Confirmed present
Kokanee species guide
Largemouth bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk

Best: dawn, dusk

Largemouth bass species guide
Smallmouth bass Confirmed present
Smallmouth bass 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 Patterson Lake is stocked

Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

About 31 reported fish per acre, 5th most of 23 lakes in Okanogan 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
September 26, 2025 Rainbow Trout 2,500 9.4 in report
September 9, 2025 Brown Trout 2,500 9.8 in report

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes

Shoreline access: Good. Shore access is from the road along side of the lake and from the WDFW parking lot. WDFW maintains a public water access area on this lake.

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Nearest lakes

Pearrygin Lake 4.8 mi last stocked April 25, 2025 Cougar Lake 7 mi last stocked August 18, 2026 Campbell Lake 8.3 mi last stocked April 24, 2025 Conconully Reservoir 23.5 mi last stocked April 4, 2025 Buzzard Lake 24.5 mi last stocked April 23, 2025

Camping near Patterson Lake

Campgrounds within 15 miles of Patterson Lake's mapped point, nearest first: Pearrygin Lake State Park camping (5 miles), War Creek Campground (9.3 miles), Blackpine Lake Campground (9.9 miles), Buck Lake Campground (10.5 miles), and Mystery camping (11 miles), each with its own campground page on campgroundsdb.com.

Straight-line distances.

Public land at Patterson Lake

Patterson Lake is 0.3 miles outside the edge of Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.

Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.

Common questions

What fish are at Patterson Lake?

Fishing Patterson Lake is as likely for Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout. Each accounts for 1 of 2 plants on record. Brown Trout was last stocked September 9, 2025, averaging 9.8 in. Rainbow Trout was last stocked September 26, 2025, averaging 9.4 in. Black crappie, Bluegill, Kokanee, and Largemouth bass, plus 3 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Patterson Lake stocked?

Last stocked September 26, 2025. It is stocked 2 times in 2025, most often in September. About 31 reported fish per acre, 5th most of 23 lakes in Okanogan County with both a fish count and a surface area.

How big are the fish stocked at Patterson Lake?

Stocked fish average 9.6 in. Brown Trout average 9.8 in. Rainbow Trout average 9.4 in.

How do you get on Patterson Lake?

Shore fishing is available and there is a boat ramp. Shoreline access: Good. Shore access is from the road along side of the lake and from the WDFW parking lot. WDFW maintains a public water access area on this lake.

Which lakes near Patterson Lake were stocked more recently?

Cougar Lake (7 mi) was stocked more recently. Cougar Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

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