Stevens County · reservoir · 47 acres
McDowell Lake
McDowell Lake is a reservoir in Stevens County, Washington, stocked with Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout and Tench. 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
92°
63°
7 mph
0%
Sat
Clear
87°
57°
18 mph
2%
Sun
Clear
78°
48°
6 mph
1%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
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
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
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Field notes
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All Washington waters with brook trout → · All Washington waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Winslow Lake1.0 mi
- Aspen Creek1.8 mi
- North Fork Bear Creek2.2 mi
- Pierce Lake2.3 mi
- Starvation Lake2.2 mi
- Prospect Creek2.6 mi
- Bayley Lake3.4 mi
- Bear Creek2.5 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.
McDowell Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in McDowell Lake?+
McDowell Lake is stocked with Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout and Tench in Stevens County, Washington. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish McDowell 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 McDowell Lake?+
McDowell Lake is a reservoir in Stevens County, Washington. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.