Fishing at
Council Lake Skamania County


Council Lake is a freshwater highland lake located in Skamania County, Washington. At an elevation of 4225 ft. and 43.7 acres, it's home to several species of fish, including brook trout, brown trout, rainbow trout and cutthroat trout.

Stocked Fish: Rainbow
Lake Size: 43.7 acres
Elevation: 4225 ft.
Boat Launch: None

Council Lake Stocking Reports

Council Lake has been historically stocked with rainbow. The largest rainbow ever stocked is 0.91 lbs. This year so far, there has been 1 stockings of rainbow at an average of 0.43 lbs. In the past, Council Lake stocked tens of thousands of rainbow averaging 0.45 lbs.

Date Quantity Fish
July 9, 2024 3000 Rainbow @ 0.43lbs
July 3, 2023 3000 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
August 9, 2022 1250 Rainbow @ 0.6lbs
July 13, 2022 3162 Rainbow @ 0.43lbs
June 23, 2021 3032 Rainbow @ 0.43lbs
July 8, 2020 3073 Rainbow @ 0.41lbs
June 24, 2020 3044 Rainbow @ 0.42lbs
June 23, 2020 3068 Rainbow @ 0.42lbs
September 18, 2017 1000 Rainbow @ 0.91lbs
July 11, 2017 3337 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
June 27, 2016 4362 Rainbow @ 0.46lbs


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Council Lake Map

Council Lake Fish Species

A high-elevation rugged lake, Council Lake provides opportunities for brook trout, brown trout, rainbow trout and cutthroat trout throughout the year.


January February March April May June July August September October November December
Brook trout
Brown trout
Rainbow trout
Cutthroat trout


Council Lake Pictures & Media

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Nearby Lakes Similar to Council Lake

There are a number of similar sized lakes relatively close to Council Lake, including Olallie (Skamania County), Takhlakh Lake, Chain of Lakes, Horseshoe (Skamania County) and Island (Skamania County).

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Skamania County
1.7 mi. away
13.7 acres
elevation: 4242 ft.

Olallie (Skamania County)

Stocking:
December 4, 2024 - Rainbow - 83 @ 5lbs
December 4, 2024 - Rainbow - 42 @ 10lbs

For December:
Brook trout Brown trout Tiger trout Rainbow trout Cutthroat trout

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Skamania County
1.8 mi. away
32.6 acres
elevation: 4389 ft.

Takhlakh Lake

Stocking:
July 2, 2024 - Rainbow - 100 @ 8.33lbs
July 2, 2024 - Rainbow - 100 @ 4lbs

For December:
Brook trout Brown trout Rainbow trout Cutthroat trout

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Skamania County
2.4 mi. away
11.3 acres
elevation: 4374 ft.

Chain of Lakes

Stocking:
December 4, 2024 - Rainbow - 83 @ 5lbs
December 4, 2024 - Rainbow - 42 @ 10lbs

For December:
Brook trout Brown trout Tiger trout Rainbow trout Cutthroat trout

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Skamania County
4 mi. away
21.3 acres
elevation: 4144 ft.

Horseshoe (Skamania County)

Stocking:
December 4, 2024 - Rainbow - 83 @ 5lbs
December 4, 2024 - Rainbow - 42 @ 10lbs

For December:
Brook trout Brown trout Tiger trout Rainbow trout Cutthroat trout

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Skamania County
5.1 mi. away
4.4 acres
elevation: 5393 ft.

Island (Skamania County)

Stocking:
December 4, 2024 - Rainbow - 83 @ 5lbs
December 4, 2024 - Rainbow - 42 @ 10lbs

For December:
Golden trout

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