Putters Lake fishing

Putters Lake fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, Brown Trout, Tiger Trout, Bluegill, and Pumpkinseed on a natural lake. It is stocked about 4.5 times a year since 2025, most often in March and April. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, and Tiger Trout and dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout.

Illustration, not a photo of this lake
Last stocked
March 19, 2026
195 days ago · Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
9
Since 2025
Species recorded
1
Average size
10.5 in
Surface acres
6.6
Elevation
614 ft

Fish at Putters Lake

1 stocked · 6 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 9 plants · last March 19, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked March 19, 2026 · avg 10.5 in · 9 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
Brown trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brown trout species guide
Tiger trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk

Best: dawn, dusk

Tiger trout species guide

How Putters Lake is stocked

Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

About 3,752 reported fish per acre, the most of 5 lakes in Douglas County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 2025

19,270

Fish stocked in 2026

5,490

Stocking history

Showing 5 of 9 plants Showing 9 plants

Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
March 19, 2026 Rainbow Trout 450 13 in report
March 4, 2026 Rainbow Trout 5,040 10.2 in report
October 16, 2025 Rainbow Trout 4,480 9.4 in report
October 15, 2025 Rainbow Trout 4,340 9.4 in report
April 2, 2025 Rainbow Trout 1,250 10 in report
April 2, 2025 Rainbow Trout 450 13 in report
March 24, 2025 Rainbow Trout 3,750 10 in report
March 6, 2025 Rainbow Trout 1,750 9.8 in report
March 6, 2025 Rainbow Trout 3,250 10 in report
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Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes

Shoreline access: Good. Much of the shoreline is easily accessable for bank fishing.

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Nearest lakes

Pit Lake 0.4 mi last stocked April 15, 2026 Hammond Lake 0.6 mi last stocked March 6, 2026 Big Bow Lake 1.4 mi last stocked March 19, 2026 Lilly Lake 9.9 mi last stocked March 31, 2026 Black Lake 10.7 mi last stocked April 20, 2026

Camping near Putters Lake

Campgrounds within 15 miles of Putters Lake's mapped point, nearest first: Wenatchee Confluence State Park camping (10.8 miles), Squilchuck State Park camping (12.1 miles), Crescent Bar Recreation Area Campground (12.9 miles), and Lincoln Rock State Park camping (13.4 miles), each with its own campground page on campgroundsdb.com.

Straight-line distances.

Common questions

What fish are at Putters Lake?

Fishing Putters Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. All 9 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked March 19, 2026, averaging 10.5 in. Bluegill, Largemouth bass, Pumpkinseed, and Brown trout, plus 1 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Putters Lake stocked?

Last stocked March 19, 2026. It is stocked about 4.5 times a year since 2025, most often in March and April. About 3,752 reported fish per acre, the most of 5 lakes in Douglas County with both a fish count and a surface area.

How big are the fish stocked at Putters Lake?

Rainbow Trout stocked at Putters Lake average 10.5 in.

How do you get on Putters Lake?

Shore fishing is available and there is a boat ramp. Shoreline access: Good. Much of the shoreline is easily accessable for bank fishing.

Which lakes near Putters Lake were stocked more recently?

Pit Lake (0.4 mi), Lilly Lake (9.9 mi), and Black Lake (10.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Pit Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Lilly Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Black Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

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