Cora Lake

A short yet pleasurable half mile hike passing 2 waterfalls brings you to this pretty lake. It is in a popular area and the shoreline shows heavy use. However, the persistent angler can still find nice medium sized Eastern Brook Trout here, and it is stocked regularly with Rainbow Trout. This lake is located in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest

Getting here:

From Ashford on Hwy 706, drive ~2.4m east & turn right on Kernahan/Skate Creek Rd. In ~4.6m turn right on FS#84-continue for ~2.8m then turn right on FS#8420. Drive ~1.5m to the small Cora Lake trailhead.

Species you might catch

Rainbow trout

Lake information

County: Lewis
Acreage: 25.70 ac.
Elevation: 3834 ft.
TRS: T14R07E SEC23
Center: 46.68804, -121.890534
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Fishing resources

Fish stocking info

Release Location: CORA LK (LEWI)
Stock Date	Species	Number Released	Number of Fish Per Pound	Facility
Nov 26, 2023	Rainbow	507	97	MOSSYROCK HATCHERY
Oct 12, 2023	Rainbow	500	175	MOSSYROCK HATCHERY
Aug 4, 2020	Rainbow	1,008	126	MOSSYROCK HATCHERY
Sep 12, 2017	Rainbow	1,000	20	MOSSYROCK HATCHERY
Sep 9, 2014	Rainbow	1,500	28	MOSSYROCK HATCHERY
Sep 13, 2011	Rainbow	1,518	22.5	MOSSYROCK HATCHERY
Aug 27, 2008	Rainbow	1,530	25.5	MOSSYROCK HATCHERY
Aug 30, 2005	Rainbow	1,500	15	MOSSYROCK HATCHERY
Aug 15, 2005	Cutthroat	3,990	210	MOSSYROCK HATCHERY
Oct 1, 2001	Rainbow	1,500	10	MOSSYROCK HATCHERY

Fishing prospects calendar

Rainbow trout

Fishing success for Rainbow Trout is generally best in the spring when thousands of fish are stocked statewide, but they can be caught year-round in most waters with a little patience and persistence. Success remains high into June and gradually declines as water temperatures increase and fish move offshore to stay cool. Fish that escaped the spring harvest return to the nearshore areas in the fall as waters cool off. Some waters may also be stocked again in the fall further boosting catch rates.

Photos

Photo by WDFW