Ashes Lake

Ashes Lake, also known as Big Ash Lake, is a 54 acre lake adjacent to the Columbia River. This Lake Is connected to the Columbia River via a culvert and a Washington freshwater fishing license is required to fish this body of water. The lake is not stocked by WDFW but there are numerous species of fish available to catch. Access is difficult with minimal shore fishing sites and car top boat/raft/float tube opportunities only.

Two-pole fishing is NOT allowed

Shoreline access: Good - Very limited off of highway around culvert to the Columia

Species you might catch

Lake information

County: Skamania
Acreage: 47.60 ac.
Elevation: 92 ft.
Center: 45.673526, -121.914129
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Fishing resources

Catchable fish plants
Release Location: ASHES LK (SKAM)
Stock Date Species Number Released Number of Fish Per Pound Facility
Apr 20, 2010 Rainbow 3,320 2.95 GOLDENDALE HATCHERY
Feb 17, 2009 Rainbow 828 2.95 GOLDENDALE HATCHERY
Jan 21, 2003 Rainbow 1,000 1.8 VANCOUVER HATCHERY
Jan 31, 2002 Rainbow 1,064 1.6 VANCOUVER HATCHERY
Dec 17, 2001 Rainbow 2,800 2 VANCOUVER HATCHERY
Jan 8, 2001 Rainbow 1,480 1.85 VANCOUVER HATCHERY
Oct 19, 2000 Cutthroat 457 0.65 SKAMANIA HATCHERY
May 10, 2000 Cutthroat 2,000 2.4 SKAMANIA HATCHERY
Jul 8, 1999 Rainbow 1,351 1.83 LTL WHITE SALMON NFH
Apr 21, 1995 Rainbow 4,004 2.8 GOLDENDALE HATCHERY
Visit the Catchable Trout Plants page for a more detailed search of trout plants in other bodies of water. To view and download the source data for this table visit the WDFW Fish Plants dataset on data.wa.gov.

Fishing prospects calendar

Largemouth bass

Fishing improves throughout the spring as waters warm and fish move onshore, peaking during the spawn. Summer is a slight lull though dawn/dusk hours can be very good. Catch improves in Fall as waters cool, vegetation begins to die back, and prey becomes more available. Winter is the hardest time because fish are offshore and slow moving.
Chart of fishing prospects throughout the calendar year

Smallmouth bass

Fishing improves throughout the spring as waters warm and fish move onshore, peaking during the spawn. Summer is a slight lull though dawn/dusk hours can be very good. Catch improves in Fall as waters cool, vegetation begins to die back, and prey becomes more available. Winter is the hardest time because fish are offshore and slow moving.
Chart of fishing prospects throughout the calendar year

Northern pikeminnow

Fishing success for Northern Pikeminnow increases in May and June as water temperatures increase, and generally peaks in late June, although fishing conditions can vary throughout the Columbia River. After a lull during the heat of summer, fishing success peaks again in late September-early October. Northern Pikeminnow congregate in rocky areas with fast currents near dams, islands, stream mouths, points, eddies, rows of pilings, and ledges or bars in the river. Sunrise, sunset, and night are generally the best fishing times. Studies show there are greater concentrations of Northern Pikeminnow in shallow water during low-light conditions.
Chart of fishing prospects throughout the calendar year