Park Lakes is a lake in Washington, near Kittitas 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.
Park Lakes is a lake in Kittitas County, Washington and covers about 10.3 acres.
On a water as small as Park Lakes, one weed edge or deeper pocket can hold much of the day’s activity.
Fish listed for Park Lakes include Brook Trout.
During a slow shoreline pass near the edge of deeper water while the water is falling, Cutthroat Trout, Golden 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.
During a warm summer afternoon near a soft-to-hard bottom change with a moving bait, 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 check of moving water near a windblown shore close to shade, 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 a low-light period near a clean gravel patch after a cold night, 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 last hour of daylight near a windblown shore while the water is falling, record the wind, water color, depth along the active edge, 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.