Fishing at
Lake Scanewa Lewis County


Lake Scanewa is a large freshwater lake located in Lewis County, Washington. At an elevation of 829 ft. and 399.4 acres, it's home to several species of fish, including coho salmon, rainbow trout, chinook salmon and coastal cutthroat trout (resident). Lake Scanewa provides good shoreline access and a boat launch.

Stocked Fish: None
Lake Size: 399.4 acres
Elevation: 829 ft.
Boat Launch: Yes (1)
Cowlitz Falls Day-Use Boat Ramp
Shoreline Access: Good

Lake Scanewa Stocking Reports

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Lake Scanewa Map

Lake Scanewa Fish Species

Lake Scanewa provides opportunities for coho salmon, rainbow trout, chinook salmon and coastal cutthroat trout (resident) throughout the year.


January February March April May June July August September October November December
Coho salmon
Rainbow trout
Chinook salmon
Coastal cutthroat trout (resident)

Lake Scanewa Fishing Reports

An modestly traveled lake, there has been some successful reports by anglers at Lake Scanewa over the past few years.

Anglers reported the most success with salmon. Rainbow trout is also a popular species to fish for at Lake Scanewa.



Lake Scanewa Pictures & Media

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