Pit Lake fishing

Pit Lake fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, and Pumpkinseed 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 as the active times.

Illustration, not a photo of this lake
Last stocked
April 15, 2026
168 days ago · Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
6
Since 2025
Species recorded
1
Average size
11 in
Surface acres
2.7
Elevation
615 ft

Fish at Pit Lake

1 stocked · 4 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 6 plants · last April 15, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked April 15, 2026 · avg 11 in · 6 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

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

Best: dawn, dusk

Largemouth bass species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present
Pumpkinseed species guide

How Pit Lake is stocked

Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

About 3,484 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 5 lakes in Douglas County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 2025

4,200

Fish stocked in 2026

5,206

Stocking history

Showing 5 of 6 plants Showing 6 plants

Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
April 15, 2026 Rainbow Trout 200 13 in report
April 15, 2026 Rainbow Trout 2,500 10 in report
March 5, 2026 Rainbow Trout 2,506 9.8 in report
April 16, 2025 Rainbow Trout 2,000 10.6 in report
April 16, 2025 Rainbow Trout 200 13 in report
March 7, 2025 Rainbow Trout 2,000 9.8 in report
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Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Shore access
Yes

Shoreline access: Good. The majority of the shoreline on this small pond is easily accessible for young anglers.

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Nearest lakes

Putters Lake 0.4 mi last stocked March 19, 2026 Hammond Lake 0.9 mi last stocked March 6, 2026 Big Bow Lake 1.1 mi last stocked March 19, 2026 Lilly Lake 9.7 mi last stocked March 31, 2026 Black Lake 10.4 mi last stocked April 20, 2026

Camping near Pit Lake

Campgrounds within 15 miles of Pit Lake's mapped point, nearest first: Wenatchee Confluence State Park camping (10.5 miles), Squilchuck State Park camping (11.8 miles), Crescent Bar Recreation Area Campground (13.1 miles), and Lincoln Rock State Park camping (13.2 miles), each with its own campground page on campgroundsdb.com.

Straight-line distances.

Common questions

What fish are at Pit Lake?

Fishing Pit Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. All 6 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked April 15, 2026, averaging 11 in. Bluegill, Largemouth bass, and Pumpkinseed are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Pit Lake stocked?

Last stocked April 15, 2026. It is stocked about 3 times a year since 2025, most often in March and April. About 3,484 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 5 lakes in Douglas County with both a fish count and a surface area.

How big are the fish stocked at Pit Lake?

Rainbow Trout stocked at Pit Lake average 11 in.

How do you get on Pit Lake?

Shore fishing is available. Shoreline access: Good. The majority of the shoreline on this small pond is easily accessible for young anglers.

Which lakes near Pit Lake were stocked more recently?

Black Lake (10.4 mi) was stocked more recently. Black Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

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