Fishing at
Alta Lake Okanogan County

Alta Lake is a large freshwater lake located in Okanogan County, Washington. At an elevation of 1170 ft. and 219.6 acres, it's home to a couple species of fish, including kokanee and rainbow trout. Alta Lake provides good shoreline access and a number of boat launches.

Stocked Fish: Rainbow
Lake Size: 219.6 acres
Elevation: 1170 ft.
Boat Launch: Yes (2)
Alta Lake State Park Whistlin Pine Ranch
Shoreline Access: Good

Alta Lake Stocking Reports

Alta Lake has been historically stocked with rainbow. The largest rainbow ever stocked is 3.7 lbs. This year so far, there has been 1 stockings of rainbow at an average of 0.83 lbs. In the past, Alta Lake stocked tens of thousands of rainbow averaging 0.51 lbs.

Date Quantity Fish
April 3, 2025 1000 Rainbow @ 0.83lbs
April 1, 2024 1000 Rainbow @ 0.93lbs
May 9, 2023 365 Rainbow @ 0.77lbs
April 19, 2023 1000 Rainbow @ 0.77lbs
April 18, 2022 2015 Rainbow @ 0.44lbs
October 23, 2020 13500 Rainbow @ 0.33lbs
October 12, 2020 555 Rainbow @ 3.7lbs
April 27, 2020 2400 Rainbow @ 0.46lbs
June 17, 2017 25 Rainbow @ 1lbs
June 17, 2017 100 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
April 11, 2017 3000 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
April 11, 2017 125 Rainbow @ 1lbs
June 18, 2016 100 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
May 10, 2016 500 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
April 28, 2016 100 Rainbow @ 1lbs
April 21, 2016 15 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
April 5, 2016 123 Rainbow @ 1.75lbs


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Alta Lake Map

Alta Lake Fish Species

Alta Lake provides excellent opportunities for kokanee as well as good opportunities for rainbow trout.


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Kokanee
Rainbow trout

Alta Lake Fishing Reports

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

Anglers reported the most success with rainbow trout. Kokanee is also a popular species to fish for at Alta Lake.

A list of the best bait to use for stocked rainbow trout.


Alta Lake Pictures & Media

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Nearby Lakes Similar to Alta Lake

There are a number of similar sized lakes relatively close to Alta Lake, including Wapato Lake, Rat Lake, Roses Lake, Dry Lake and Washburn Island Pond.

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For November:
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Stocking:
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For November:
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Stocking:
March 21, 2025 - Rainbow - 1250 @ 0.4lbs
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For November:
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Chelan County
13.2 mi. away
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Dry Lake

Stocking:
September 9, 2025 - Brown Trout - 1000 @ 0.38lbs
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For November:
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Okanogan County
13.4 mi. away
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Washburn Island Pond

Stocking:
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For November:
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