Rainbow Trout Stocked · 15 plants · last May 18, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Snag Lake fishing
Snag Lake fishing has Steelhead and Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Cutthroat Trout. It is stocked about 8.5 times a year since 2025, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- May 18, 2026
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 17
- Since 2025
- Species stocked
- 2 (+1 also recorded)
- Average size
- 15.1 in
- Surface acres
- 2.8
- Elevation
- 1,205 ft
Fish at Snag Lake
Around the dates Snag Lake is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 44.8°F in April, 50.2°F in May, 40.7°F in March, 39.1°F in January. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 15 plants · last May 18, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk 
Steelhead Stocked · 2 plants · last December 29, 2025 Last stocked December 29, 2025 · avg 30 in · 2 plants
Steelhead species guide
Cutthroat Trout Confirmed present How Snag Lake is stocked
About 2,923 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 5 lakes in Pacific County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2025
3,808
Fish stocked in 2026
4,375
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | 11 in | report |
| May 11, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 11 in | report |
| April 22, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 50 | 19.2 in | report |
| April 20, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 10.4 in | report |
| April 7, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 25 | 19 in | report |
| April 6, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 10.4 in | report |
| March 16, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 10 in | report |
| December 29, 2025 | Steelhead | 25 | 30 in | report |
| October 9, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 200 | 14 in | report |
| May 19, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 238 | 11.2 in | report |
| May 13, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 750 | 11.2 in | report |
| April 24, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 55 | 19.2 in | report |
| April 21, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 10.4 in | report |
| April 2, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 25 | 19.2 in | report |
| April 2, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 750 | 10.4 in | report |
| March 12, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 750 | 9.6 in | report |
| January 6, 2025 | Steelhead | 15 | 30 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Naselle
- Facilities
- camping, dock, restrooms
DNR's Snag Lake Campground north of Naselle, reached from SR 4 milepost 3 via C-Line, C-2600, and C-2620 roads: two RV sites, seven walk-in tent sites, fishing docks, and a restroom. A single-wide ramp launches boats. Stumps and logs crowd the shoreline. Discover Pass needed.
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Common questions
What fish are at Snag Lake?
Fishing Snag Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 15 of 17 plants on record, ahead of Steelhead. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 18, 2026, averaging 13.1 in. Steelhead was last stocked December 29, 2025, averaging 30 in. Cutthroat Trout is recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Snag Lake stocked?
Last stocked May 18, 2026. It is stocked about 8.5 times a year since 2025, most often in April and May. About 2,923 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 5 lakes in Pacific County with both a fish count and a surface area.
How big are the fish stocked at Snag Lake?
Stocked fish average 15.1 in. Rainbow Trout average 13.1 in. Steelhead average 30 in.
How do you get on Snag Lake?
The nearest town is Naselle. Facilities include camping, dock, and restrooms. DNR's Snag Lake Campground north of Naselle, reached from SR 4 milepost 3 via C-Line, C-2600, and C-2620 roads: two RV sites, seven walk-in tent sites, fishing docks, and a restroom. A single-wide ramp launches boats. Stumps and logs crowd the shoreline. Discover Pass needed.
Which lakes near Snag Lake were stocked more recently?
Lake Aberdeen (39.1 mi) and Sylvia Lake (41.1 mi) were stocked more recently. Lake Aberdeen is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Sylvia Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.