Leech Lake is a lake in Washington, near Yakima 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.
Leech Lake is a lake in Yakima County, Washington and covers about 41.7 acres.
During a cool spring morning near a quiet corner before changing areas, a point, weed edge, or small drop is more important than simply covering the whole shoreline.
Fish listed for Leech Lake include Brook Trout, Brown Trout, and Cutthroat Trout.
During a warm summer afternoon near a creek-side turn while the water is rising, work a small minnow bait, spoon, or streamer along cool breaks and moving water for brown trout.
During an overcast morning near the first break beside useful cover, 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.
During the first hour near a clean gravel patch after warm rain, 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.
While using one pass along the first break near a firm-bottom flat with a moving bait, spring runoff can add color and pull fish toward fresh water; green weeds and the first drop become stronger summer targets; in fall, follow bait toward points and shallow flats, while winter rewards a slower search.
During a quick scouting pass near a shaded bank where food is present, 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 a cold winter outing near the downwind side where two features meet, record the wind, water color, depth near the strongest cover, 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.
Explore nearby waters, including local Featured destinations. Check each page for access and fishing restrictions.
Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.