Blue Lake is a lake in Washington, near Skamania County.
Stocking records show that the following fish or strains were stocked here. A historical stocking does not by itself prove that a self-sustaining population remains today.
Blue Lake in the central part of Skamania County is a lake in Washington and covers about 4.5 acres.
During a slow shoreline pass near a quiet corner before changing depth, Blue Lake is small water, so a careful lap around the bank can show most of the useful cover.
Fish listed for Blue Lake include Rainbow Trout.
During a low-light period near the first break where food is present, cast a small spoon, inline spinner, light jig, or fly through cool water for rainbow trout.
During the final pass near the downwind side near firm bottom, Brook Trout, and Cutthroat Trout have also been stocked here; that proves fish were released, but it does not promise that they are still common or easy to catch.
During the first hour near a shaded bank in stained water, Make one shallow pass and one deeper pass on the same shoreline; that shows whether fish are tight to cover or using the first break.
While using a simple two-depth check near a firm-bottom flat after a cold night, early in the year, protected water and the first warm afternoon can be the best clues; as the water heats up, check deeper edges without assuming every fish is on the bottom; cooling fall water often makes points and firm banks useful again.
During the first pass near the first break while the water is falling, a light spinning rod, thin line, a few small spoons, inline spinners, and jigs cover the listed trout; carry one slightly heavier setup when other fish or windy water call for more control.
During the first pass near the first break while the water is falling, record the wind, water color, depth where the lure was hit, and cover after a bite; those four notes are more useful on the next trip than a long list of spots that did not produce.
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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.