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Charlia Lakes

Charlia Lakes is a lake in Washington, near Jefferson County.

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Fish species in Charlia Lakes

Official stocking history

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.

Charlia Lakes is a lake in Jefferson County, Washington and covers about 7.7 acres.

The small size of Charlia Lakes makes quiet casts and short moves more useful than carrying a pile of tackle.

Fish and Baits

Fish listed for Charlia Lakes include Golden Trout.

During the start of a weather change near a creek-side turn with stable weather, Cutthroat Trout, and Rainbow 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.

How to Read the Water

During the first pass near the downwind side with light wind, do not let the deepest number control the whole day; nearby cover, firm bottom, and food usually matter more than the deepest hole by itself.

Season by Season

While using a short pass along useful shoreline near scattered wood while the water is rising, 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.

A Simple Tackle Plan

During an overcast morning near a rocky edge away from empty shoreline, 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 hour near a quiet corner near firm bottom, record the wind, water color, depth of the first good pass, 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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