This small bank fishing only lakes off the Tucannon River is located within the Department of Fish and Wildlife, Wooten Wildlife Area. This lake is well stocked with 10-12 inch rainbow trout, plus some jumbo (14 inch plus) rainbows.
Watson Lake is located across the Tucannon River, but a foot bridge provides access to the lake from the parking lot. This lake is also located close to camping areas on the Wooten Wildlife Area, or U.S. Forest Service campgrounds, plus the KOA Campground at the Last Resort. Camp Wooten, National Forest land, and the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness are nearby.
Two-pole fishing is allowed
Shoreline access: Good - excellent shoreline access around over 2/3 or the lake with a shore walk from the parking area
Species you might catch
Lake information
County: Columbia
Acreage: 4.40 ac.
Elevation: 2382 ft.
Center: 46.284969, -117.654836
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Catchable fish plants
| Stock Date | Species | Number Released | Number of Fish Per Pound | Facility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2023 | Rainbow | 2,550 | 2.5 | TUCANNON HATCHERY |
| May 2, 2023 | Rainbow | 3,100 | 2.5 | TUCANNON HATCHERY |
| Apr 17, 2023 | Rainbow | 50 | 0.67 | TUCANNON HATCHERY |
| Apr 12, 2023 | Rainbow | 3,000 | 2.5 | TUCANNON HATCHERY |
| Apr 4, 2023 | Rainbow | 50 | 0.69 | TUCANNON HATCHERY |
| Mar 27, 2023 | Rainbow | 2,004 | 2.4 | LYONS FERRY HATCHERY |
| Mar 22, 2023 | Rainbow | 50 | 0.7 | TUCANNON HATCHERY |
| Mar 13, 2023 | Rainbow | 50 | 0.74 | TUCANNON HATCHERY |
| Feb 27, 2023 | Rainbow | 100 | 0.73 | TUCANNON HATCHERY |
| Feb 21, 2023 | Rainbow | 2,028 | 2.6 | LYONS FERRY HATCHERY |
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Rainbow trout
