Fishing in
Skamania County
Skamania County, Washington has 400 named fishable waters, 1 of them with stocking records on the books.
On the map
365 waters
Waters in Skamania County
- Council Lakelake1× stocked
- Swift Reservoirreservoir4,586 ac
- Spirit Lakelake2,535 ac
- Coldwater Lakelake751 ac
- Drano Lakelake227 ac
- Swift Number Two Forebayreservoir91 ac
- Saint Helens Lakelake82 ac
- Goose Lakelake74 ac
- Forlorn Lakeslake71 ac
- Ashes Lakelake61 ac
- Wauna Lakelake58 ac
- Franz Lakelake50 ac
- Greenleaf Sloughlake44 ac
- Takhlakh Lakelake33 ac
- Deadmans Lakelake30 ac
- Elk Lakelake27 ac
- Big Mosquito Lakelake27 ac
- Venus Lakelake22 ac
- Hanaford Lakelake22 ac
- Horseshoe Lakelake21 ac
- Shovel Lakelake19 ac
- Bowles Lakeslake16 ac
- Hazel Lakelake16 ac
- Placid Lakelake16 ac
- Panhandle Lakelake16 ac
- Hidden Lakelake15 ac
- Clear Lakelake14 ac
- Olallie Lakelake14 ac
- Boot Lakelake14 ac
- Elk Lakelake13 ac
370 more on the map above.
What you'll catch here
- Rainbow Trout6 waters
- Brook Trout3 waters
- Largemouth Bass2 waters
- Bluegill2 waters
- Cutthroat Trout1 waters
- Northern Pikeminnow1 waters
- Smallmouth Bass1 waters
- Brown Bullhead1 waters
Latest stockings
- Council LakeRainbow TroutJun 23, 2026
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Skamania County fishing — FAQ
Where can I fish in Skamania County, Washington?+
Skamania County has 400 named fishable waters, 1 with stocking records. The map above shows every one.
What fish are stocked in Skamania County?+
Waters in Skamania County hold rainbow trout, brook trout, largemouth bass and bluegill. See each water's page for its full stocking history.
Do I need a license to fish in Skamania County?+
Yes — Washington requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.



