Douglas County · reservoir · 8,376 acres
Lake Pateros
Lake Pateros is a reservoir in Douglas County, Washington, stocked with Bridgelip Sucker, Brown Bullhead, Bull Trout and Chinook Salmon. 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°
57°
10 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
100°
70°
8 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
93°
60°
27 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 bridgelip sucker → · All Washington waters with brown bullhead →
Nearby waters
- Swamp Creek0.7 mi
- McKie Pond1.3 mi
- Okanogan River1.6 mi
- Whitestone Creek4.4 mi
- Rat Lake6.2 mi
- Alexander Lake6.5 mi
- Indian Dan Canyon Reservoir4.6 mi
- Dry Creek6.0 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.
Lake Pateros fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Pateros?+
Lake Pateros is stocked with Bridgelip Sucker, Brown Bullhead, Bull Trout and Chinook Salmon in Douglas County, Washington. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Pateros?+
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 Lake Pateros?+
Lake Pateros is a reservoir in Douglas County, Washington. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.




