Located just west of Winthrop, Patterson provides a diverse fishery during most of the year. There is a WDFW access site with gravel boat launch in addition to a private resort with cabins and small boat rentals. Expect to catch kokanee in the 10-11 inch range and yellow perch in the 6-8 inch range. Both largemouth and smallmouth bass inhabit the lake and are best caught during early morning or late in the evening. The lake has become a populat ice fishery with anglers catching trout, kokanee, and yellow perch.
Two-pole fishing is allowed
Good for ice fishing
Shoreline access: Good - Shore access is from the road along side of the lake and from the WDFW parking lot.
WDFW water access areas on this lakeSpecies you might catch
- Black crappie
- Bluegill
- Kokanee
- Largemouth bass
- Rainbow trout
- Smallmouth bass
- Tiger trout
- Yellow perch
Lake information
County: Okanogan
Acreage: 160.20 ac.
Elevation: 2391 ft.
Center: 48.456386, -120.245597
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Catchable fish plants
Stock Date | Species | Number Released | Number of Fish Per Pound | Facility |
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Aug 30, 2024 | Rainbow | 2,500 | 2.5 | CHELAN HATCHERY |
Sep 15, 2023 | Rainbow | 2,500 | 2.5 | CHELAN HATCHERY |
Sep 14, 2023 | Tiger Trout | 2,500 | 2.8 | CHELAN HATCHERY |
Oct 7, 2022 | Rainbow | 2,500 | 2.5 | CHELAN HATCHERY |
Oct 6, 2022 | Tiger Trout | 2,500 | 2.5 | CHELAN HATCHERY |
Nov 3, 2021 | Rainbow | 1,600 | 3 | CHELAN HATCHERY |
Oct 14, 2021 | Rainbow | 891 | 2.4 | CHELAN HATCHERY |
Oct 26, 2020 | Rainbow | 2,700 | 3 | CHELAN HATCHERY |
Oct 26, 2020 | Rainbow | 1,200 | 3 | CHELAN HATCHERY |
Oct 2, 2020 | Tiger Trout | 1,400 | 2.5 | CHELAN HATCHERY |