Williams Lake fishing

Williams Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 2 times a year since 2025, most often in March. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked
March 13, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
4
Since 2025
Species recorded
1
Average size
14.6 in
Surface acres
317.1
Elevation
2,056 ft

Fish at Williams Lake

1 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 4 plants · last March 13, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked March 13, 2026 · avg 14.6 in · 4 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

How Williams Lake is stocked

Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

About 12 reported fish per acre, 6th most of 7 lakes in Spokane County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 2025

1,900

Fish stocked in 2026

1,960

Stocking history

Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
March 13, 2026Rainbow Trout1,50010 inreport
March 9, 2026Rainbow Trout46019.2 inreport
March 6, 2025Rainbow Trout1,50010 inreport
March 6, 2025Rainbow Trout40019.2 inreport

Access and facts

Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife before you go.

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Common questions

What fish are at Williams Lake?

Fishing Williams Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. All 4 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked March 13, 2026, averaging 14.6 in.

When is Williams Lake stocked?

Last stocked March 13, 2026. It is stocked about 2 times a year since 2025, most often in March. About 12 reported fish per acre, 6th most of 7 lakes in Spokane County with both a fish count and a surface area.

How big are the fish stocked at Williams Lake?

Rainbow Trout stocked at Williams Lake average 14.6 in.

Which lakes near Williams Lake were stocked more recently?

Clear Lake (13.9 mi) was stocked more recently. Clear Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.