Coffeepot Lake

This lake is best known for its rainbow trout fishing. It is very popular with fly anglers in the spring and early summer providing great chironomid fishing for the months of March, April and May.

Despite its reputation as a trout fishery this lake provides fishing opportunities for yellow perch, black crappie and largemouth bass. This lake is in a remote location but there is a BLM Campground and boat launch available. The campground allows anglers to stay overnight and enjoy the lake after the long trek to reach their angling destination. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis.

Two-pole fishing is allowed

Special fishing restrictions:

Selective gear rules in effect

Shoreline access: Good - This lake has a BLM owned boat ramp and campground. Good shoreline access exists on the portions of shoreline owned by BLM. The walking can be tricky but a little work allows an angler to have access to some good fishing opportunity

Species you might catch

Lake information

County: Lincoln
Acreage: 310.60 ac.
Elevation: 1818 ft.
Center: 47.492847, -118.563408
Open in Google Maps

View larger map

Fishing resources

Catchable fish plants

Release Location: COFFEEPOT LK (LINC)
Stock Date	Species	Number Released	Number of Fish Per Pound	Facility
May 20, 2011	Rainbow	4,800	3	FORD HATCHERY
Jun 3, 2010	Rainbow	5,060	3	FORD HATCHERY
Jul 21, 2003	Black Crappie	60	2	MESEBERG HATCHERY
May 15, 2003	Black Crappie	50	2	MESEBERG 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.

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.

Yellow perch

Yellow Perch can be caught year-round. Fishing is best in the summer after they finish spawning in April-May. Fish can be readily angled through the summer from both the shore and boat. Catch begins to decline in the fall as water temperatures cool and fish move offshore forcing anglers to pursue them in boats. Successful fishing for Yellow Perch in the winter involves either targeting schools in deep water from boats or through the ice.

Black crappie

Fishing improves throughout the Spring, peaking during the spawn. Summer is a slight lull, while Fall sees an improvement as waters cool, vegetation dies back, and prey becomes more available. During winter, the bite is slower, but anglers can have great success fishing through the ice when conditions are safe.

Pumpkinseed Sunfish

Pumpkinseed Sunfish are ubiquitous in most lowland lakes and readily caught year-round. Fishing is best in the spring and summer, peaking during the spawn in June. Fish move offshore into deeper waters through the fall as water temperatures cool making it more difficult to target them. Winter is the most difficult season to catch Pumpkinseed, but persistent anglers can find nice-sized schools offshore.

Brown bullhead

Fishing improves throughout the spring, peaking before the spawning period in May and June. Fishing may pick up in early Fall, followed by a decrease in action as waters cool. Winter is a difficult time to target this species.

Photos

Photo by WDFW