Fishing at
Liberty Lake Spokane County


Liberty Lake is a large freshwater lake located in Spokane County, Washington. At an elevation of 2053 ft. and 706.1 acres, it's home to several species of fish, including walleye, bluegill, brook trout, brown trout, yellow perch, black crappie, rainbow trout, brown bullhead, channel catfish, largemouth bass, signal crayfish, smallmouth bass and pumpkinseed sunfish. Liberty Lake provides good shoreline access and a boat launch.

Stocked Fish: Rainbow,Brown Trout
Lake Size: 706.1 acres
Elevation: 2053 ft.
Boat Launch: Yes (1)
Liberty Lake
Shoreline Access: Good

Liberty Lake Stocking Reports

Liberty Lake has been historically stocked with rainbow and brown trout. The largest rainbow ever stocked is 4 lbs. This year so far, there has been 2 stockings of rainbow and brown trout at an average of 0.62 lbs. In the past, Liberty Lake stocked tens of thousands of rainbow and brown trout averaging 0.82 lbs.

Date Quantity Fish
March 1, 2024 400 Rainbow @ 2.86lbs
March 1, 2024 3999 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
November 28, 2023 780 Brown Trout @ 2lbs
March 21, 2023 4002 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
March 21, 2023 400 Rainbow @ 3.03lbs
October 28, 2022 752 Brown Trout @ 2lbs
March 23, 2022 400 Rainbow @ 3.03lbs
March 7, 2022 4000 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
November 9, 2021 819 Brown Trout @ 2lbs
March 11, 2021 400 Rainbow @ 3.03lbs
December 7, 2020 750 Brown Trout @ 2lbs
February 25, 2020 4000 Rainbow @ 0.36lbs
February 20, 2020 360 Rainbow @ 3.03lbs
April 5, 2017 300 Rainbow @ 4lbs
March 14, 2017 5000 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
April 18, 2016 11 Rainbow @ 4lbs


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Liberty Lake Map

Liberty Lake Fish Species

Liberty Lake provides excellent opportunities for brown trout as well as good opportunities for bluegill, yellow perch, black crappie, rainbow trout, brown bullhead, channel catfish, largemouth bass and smallmouth bass. There is also a chance to catch walleye, brook trout, signal crayfish and pumpkinseed sunfish throughout the year.


January February March April May June July August September October November December
Walleye
Bluegill
Brook trout
Brown trout
Yellow perch
Black crappie
Rainbow trout
Brown bullhead
Channel catfish
Largemouth bass
Signal crayfish
Smallmouth bass
Pumpkinseed Sunfish

Liberty Lake Fishing Reports

An somewhat popular lake, there has been many reports by anglers at Liberty Lake over the past few years.

Anglers reported the most success with largemouth bass. Rainbow trout is also a popular species to fish for at Liberty Lake.

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


Liberty Lake - Largemouth Bass Fishing Tips

At Liberty Lake, the best time for catching largemouth bass is afternoon. Anglers also reported success with largemouth bass around morning. Bottom fishing from boat and other are the common and successful methods used at Liberty Lake to catch largemouth bass.


Liberty Lake - Brown Trout Fishing Tips

The most popular time for catching brown trout at Liberty Lake is morning. Anglers also reported success with brown trout around afternoon. Anglers often fish by trolling and top fishing from shore for brown trout.


Liberty Lake - Rainbow Trout Fishing Tips

At Liberty Lake, the best time for catching rainbow trout is morning. Anglers also reported success with rainbow trout around evening. Popular baits used include worms and power bait for rainbow trout. Trolling and bottom fishing from shore are the common and successful methods used at Liberty Lake to catch rainbow trout.


Liberty Lake - Smallmouth Bass Fishing Tips

The most popular time for catching smallmouth bass at Liberty Lake is morning. Anglers also reported success with smallmouth bass around afternoon. Anglers often fish by bottom fishing from boat and trolling for smallmouth bass.


Liberty Lake - Crappie Fishing Tips

The most popular time for catching crappie at Liberty Lake is morning. Anglers also reported success with crappie around afternoon. Anglers often fish by top fishing from boat and other for crappie.



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