Powerline Lake fishing

Powerline Lake fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, Black crappie, Bluegill, Channel catfish, and Yellow perch on a natural lake. It is stocked about once a year since 2025, most often in April. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked
April 22, 2026
161 days ago · Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
2
Since 2025
Species recorded
1
Average size
12.6 in
Surface acres
27.2
Elevation
835 ft

Fish at Powerline Lake

1 stocked · 6 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 2 plants · last April 22, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked April 22, 2026 · avg 12.6 in · 2 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

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

Best: dawn, dusk

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

How Powerline Lake is stocked

Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

About 53 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 3 lakes in Franklin County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 2025

650

Fish stocked in 2026

800

Stocking history

Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
April 22, 2026 Rainbow Trout 800 13 in report
April 11, 2025 Rainbow Trout 650 12.1 in report

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Shore access
Yes

Shoreline access: Good. Shorelines are open to fishing but are fairly steep.

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Nearest lakes

Dalton Lake 26.9 mi last stocked April 28, 2026 Potholes Reservoir 27 mi last stocked May 29, 2026 Columbia Park Pond 29.3 mi last stocked April 16, 2026 Hood Park Ponds 29.5 mi last stocked May 1, 2026 Quarry Pond 34.4 mi last stocked April 8, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Powerline Lake?

Fishing Powerline Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. All 2 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked April 22, 2026, averaging 12.6 in. Black crappie, Bluegill, Channel catfish, and Largemouth bass, plus 1 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Powerline Lake stocked?

Last stocked April 22, 2026. It is stocked about once a year since 2025, most often in April. About 53 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 3 lakes in Franklin County with both a fish count and a surface area.

How big are the fish stocked at Powerline Lake?

Rainbow Trout stocked at Powerline Lake average 12.6 in.

How do you get on Powerline Lake?

Shore fishing is available. Shoreline access: Good. Shorelines are open to fishing but are fairly steep.

Which lakes near Powerline Lake were stocked more recently?

Dalton Lake (26.9 mi), Potholes Reservoir (27 mi), and Hood Park Ponds (29.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Dalton Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Potholes Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Hood Park Ponds is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

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