Lake Beth

Located within a string of three lakes (Big and Little Beaver Lakes being the other two), Beth Lake provides an opening day fishery. A U.S. Forest Service campground is located just below the lake with a concrete boat launch. Expect rainbow trout in the 10-12 inch range, along with an occassional cutthroat and tiger trout. Surveys in 2017 have found an abundance of illegally planted Lake chub.

Two-pole fishing is allowed

Shoreline access: Good - Good access for bank anglers along highway bordering lake.

Species you might catch

Lake information

County: Okanogan
Acreage: 24.60 ac.
Elevation: 2780 ft.
Center: 48.859356, -118.988903
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Fishing resources

Catchable fish plants

Release Location: LK BETH (OKAN)
Stock Date	Species	Number Released	Number of Fish Per Pound	Facility
Apr 18, 2024	Rainbow	200	0.9	WELLS HATCHERY
May 10, 2017	Rainbow	350	2.5	WELLS HATCHERY
May 16, 2016	Rainbow	200	2.5	WELLS HATCHERY
Jun 10, 2015	Rainbow	175	2.5	WELLS HATCHERY
Nov 10, 2014	Rainbow	1,000	2.5	CHELAN HATCHERY
Oct 23, 2013	Rainbow	1,000	2.5	CHELAN HATCHERY
Apr 29, 2008	Rainbow	1,008	2.67	CHELAN HATCHERY
Apr 24, 2007	Rainbow	3,530	3	CHELAN HATCHERY
May 12, 2006	Rainbow	3,510	2.6	CHELAN HATCHERY
May 6, 2002	Rainbow	3,525	3	CHELAN 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.

Westslope cutthroat trout

See chart for details.

Photos

Photo by WDFW