Tarboo Lake

Tarboo Lake is a secluded  lake with good Rainbow Trout fishing in spring and early summer.  Surrounded by forest it provides a nice setting for spring fishing.

Two-pole fishing is allowed

Shoreline access: Good - limited to area around boat launch

Species you might catch

Lake information

County: Jefferson
Acreage: 20.30 ac.
Elevation: 641 ft.
Center: 47.924272, -122.852881
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Fishing resources

Catchable fish plants
Release Location: TARBOO LK (JEFF)
Stock Date Species Number Released Number of Fish Per Pound Facility
Mar 16, 2004 Cutthroat 302 0.65 EELLS SPRINGS
Apr 15, 2003 Rainbow 2,500 3 SOLDUC HATCHERY
Mar 17, 2003 Cutthroat 300 1 EELLS SPRINGS
Apr 16, 2002 Rainbow 2,500 3 SOLDUC HATCHERY
Jun 11, 2001 Cutthroat 505 1 EELLS SPRINGS
Apr 17, 2001 Rainbow 2,509 2.6 SOLDUC HATCHERY
Apr 25, 2000 Cutthroat 250 1 EELLS SPRINGS
Apr 24, 2000 Rainbow 2,508 2.9 SOLDUC HATCHERY
Apr 21, 1998 Rainbow 2,576 2.3 SOLDUC HATCHERY
Apr 17, 1998 Cutthroat 250 0.83 EELLS SPRINGS
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

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.
Chart showing fishing prospects throughout the calendar year