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Dry Falls Lake sits below the cliffs of Sun Lakes-Dry Falls State Park, a selective-gear lake with rainbows and browns.
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Water level
There is no public daily water level gauge for Dry Falls Lake that we can show here. Check with the managing agency or a local shop for the latest.
Wind forecast
Dry Falls Lake fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
The season is near its end.
Chironomids and leeches along the drop-offs.
Stocking report
See the WDFW catchable trout plant reports for the latest stocking at Dry Falls Lake and other Washington waters.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Dry Falls Lake, bring: Zebra Midge #14-18, Mini Leech #8-10, Kaufmann', s Scud #14-16, Balanced Leech #10-12, Balanced Bou Leech #10-12, Woolly Bugger #6-10, Slump Buster #6-8, Egg #12-14, Scud Bomb #12-16.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Dry Falls Lake lake details
| Access | Sun Lakes-Dry Falls State Park off State Route 17. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 1,100 ft |
| Nearest town | Coulee City, Washington |
| Best season | Spring and fall |
| Fish | Rainbows and browns |
| Regulations | Selective gear rules and a seasonal window apply. Check the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations and emergency rule changes before you go. A Washington fishing license is required for anglers 15 and older, plus a catch record card for steelhead and salmon. |
| Leaders and tippet | 12 ft leaders, 4X to 5X tippet |
| Ice fishing | Closed in winter. |
| Camping | Sun Lakes-Dry Falls State Park |
| Kids | Yes. Easy state park access. |
| Good to know | A Discover Pass is required. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Closed.
Spring
Chironomids.
Summer
Callibaetis.
Fall
Fall.
How to get there
From Coulee City, take State Route 17 south to Sun Lakes-Dry Falls State Park.