Lenice Lake

Lenice Lake is located north of Mattawa. This lake is very productive, grows large trout, and is very popular with fly fishers. Lenice Lake on average has been one of the better quality waters in District 5 (Grant and Adams Counties). During certain times of the year Lenice Lake can have very high angler effort. Several fly fishing clubs from across the State hold annual outings at Lenice Lake.

Two-pole fishing is allowed

Special fishing restrictions:

Selective gear rules in effect

Shoreline access: Good - Very few areas of the shoreline to effectively fish.

Species you might catch

Rainbow trout

Lake information

County: Grant
Acreage: 92.60 ac.
Elevation: 542 ft.
Center: 46.84088, -119.834982
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Fishing resources

Catchable fish plants

Release Location: LENICE LK (GRAN)
Stock Date	Species	Number Released	Number of Fish Per Pound	Facility
Apr 1, 2024	Rainbow	2,250	2.4	COLUMBIA BASIN HATCHERY
Mar 23, 2023	Rainbow	2,363	2.83	COLUMBIA BASIN HATCHERY
Mar 23, 2022	Rainbow	2,317	2.5	COLUMBIA BASIN HATCHERY
Mar 25, 2021	Rainbow	2,337	2.5	COLUMBIA BASIN HATCHERY
Mar 19, 2020	Rainbow	2,250	2.5	COLUMBIA BASIN HATCHERY
Apr 17, 2019	Rainbow	2,260	2.5	COLUMBIA BASIN HATCHERY
Apr 17, 2018	Rainbow	2,275	2.5	COLUMBIA BASIN HATCHERY
Apr 17, 2017	Rainbow	2,314	2.5	COLUMBIA BASIN HATCHERY
Mar 16, 2016	Rainbow	2,775	2.5	COLUMBIA BASIN HATCHERY
Mar 20, 2015	Rainbow	2,255	2.5	COLUMBIA BASIN 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.