Waitts Lake fishing

Fishing Waitts Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 2 of 3 plants on record, ahead of Brown Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked March 10, 2026, averaging 19.2 in. Brown Trout was last stocked November 19, 2025, averaging 16.3 in. Brown bullhead, Largemouth bass, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow perch are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

Last stocked March 10, 2026. It is stocked about 1.5 times a year since 2025, most often in March and November. About 1.7 reported fish per acre, 10th most of 11 lakes in Stevens County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Stocked fish average 18.2 in. Rainbow Trout average 19.2 in. Brown Trout average 16.3 in.

Shore fishing is available and there is a boat ramp. Shoreline access: Good. Shoreline access is limited to area around boat launch. Private resorts offer some dock fishing. WDFW maintains a public water access area on this lake.

Jumpoff Joe Lake (5.6 mi), Loon Lake (12.3 mi), and Bear Lake (26.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Jumpoff Joe Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout, Loon Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Bear Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.