West Medical Lake fishing

West Medical Lake fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout on a natural lake. It is stocked about 3 times a year since 2025, most often in March and November. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout.

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Last stocked
March 12, 2026
202 days ago · Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
6
Since 2025
Species recorded
2
Average size
14.1 in
Surface acres
205.8
Elevation
2,427 ft

Fish at West Medical Lake

2 stocked · 2 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 5 plants · last March 12, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked March 12, 2026 · avg 13.7 in · 5 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Brown Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last November 19, 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked November 19, 2025 · avg 16.3 in · 1 plant

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brown Trout species guide

How West Medical Lake is stocked

Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

About 109 reported fish per acre, 3rd most of 7 lakes in Spokane County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 2025

15,806

Fish stocked in 2026

6,671

Stocking history

Showing 5 of 6 plants Showing 6 plants

Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
March 12, 2026 Rainbow Trout 6,171 10 in report
March 4, 2026 Rainbow Trout 500 19.2 in report
November 19, 2025 Brown Trout 105 16.3 in report
March 24, 2025 Rainbow Trout 12,081 10 in report
March 24, 2025 Rainbow Trout 3,420 10 in report
March 19, 2025 Rainbow Trout 200 19.2 in report
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Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes

Shoreline access: Good. This lake has excellent shoreline fishing access. There is a lot of room close by the WDFW access. Walk-in shoreline access on the north end, through private property, is no longer legal. WDFW maintains a public water access area on this lake.

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Nearest lakes

Clear Lake 3.2 mi last stocked May 8, 2026 Hog Canyon Lake 14.2 mi last stocked October 10, 2025 Badger Lake 15.8 mi last stocked March 4, 2026 Fishtrap Lake 16.6 mi last stocked March 11, 2026 Rock Lake 27.1 mi last stocked October 31, 2025

Common questions

What fish are at West Medical Lake?

Fishing West Medical Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 5 of 6 plants on record, ahead of Brown Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked March 12, 2026, averaging 13.7 in. Brown Trout was last stocked November 19, 2025, averaging 16.3 in.

When is West Medical Lake stocked?

Last stocked March 12, 2026. It is stocked about 3 times a year since 2025, most often in March and November. About 109 reported fish per acre, 3rd most of 7 lakes in Spokane County with both a fish count and a surface area.

How big are the fish stocked at West Medical Lake?

Stocked fish average 14.1 in. Rainbow Trout average 13.7 in. Brown Trout average 16.3 in.

How do you get on West Medical Lake?

Shore fishing is available and there is a boat ramp. Shoreline access: Good. This lake has excellent shoreline fishing access. There is a lot of room close by the WDFW access. Walk-in shoreline access on the north end, through private property, is no longer legal. WDFW maintains a public water access area on this lake.

Which lakes near West Medical Lake were stocked more recently?

Clear Lake (3.2 mi) was stocked more recently. Clear Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

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