Okanogan County · lake · 8 acres
Hess Lake
Hess Lake is a lake in Okanogan County, Washington, stocked with Black Crappie and Rainbow Trout. 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
94°
62°
11 mph
0%
Sat
Clear
89°
60°
26 mph
1%
Sun
Drizzle
81°
51°
12 mph
3%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
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 rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Scotch Creek0.2 mi
- Brown Lake3.0 mi
- Honey Lake2.2 mi
- Albright Lake2.9 mi
- Horseshoe Lake3.0 mi
- Coulee Creek3.7 mi
- Stewart Lake3.7 mi
- Green Lake4.1 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.
Hess Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Hess Lake?+
Hess Lake is stocked with Black Crappie and Rainbow Trout in Okanogan County, Washington. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Hess 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 Hess Lake?+
Hess Lake is a lake in Okanogan County, Washington. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.