Adams County · reservoir · 199 acres
Cow Lake
Cow Lake is a reservoir in Adams County, Washington, stocked with Black Crappie, Bluegill, Brown Bullhead and Grass Pickerel. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Washington's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Clear
87°
54°
12 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
95°
58°
8 mph
0%
Sat
Clear
89°
63°
26 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All Washington waters with black crappie → · All Washington waters with bluegill →
Nearby waters
- Hallin Lake1.0 mi
- Lugenbeal Creek1.4 mi
- Finnell Lake3.6 mi
- Crane Lake4.9 mi
- Sheep Springs Reservoir5.3 mi
- Palm Lake7.1 mi
- Sims Lake6.7 mi
- Green Lake6.8 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official WA regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Cow Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Cow Lake?+
Cow Lake is stocked with Black Crappie, Bluegill, Brown Bullhead and Grass Pickerel in Adams County, Washington. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Cow Lake?+
Yes — Washington requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Cow Lake?+
Cow Lake is a reservoir in Adams County, Washington. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.