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Lake Lenore holds big Lahontan cutthroat in an alkaline Grand Coulee lake, a favorite for chironomid fishing.
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Lake Lenore fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Lahontans are cruising in the fall.
Chironomids and leeches along the shoreline.
Stocking report
See the WDFW catchable trout plant reports for the latest stocking at Lake Lenore and other Washington waters.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Lake Lenore, bring: Zebra Midge #14-18, Mini Leech #8-10, Woolly Bugger #6-10, Balanced Leech #10-12, Balanced Bou Leech #10-12, Slump Buster #6-8, Egg #12-14, Scud Bomb #12-16, Clouser Minnow #2-6.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Lake Lenore lake details
| Access | Access areas along State Route 17 north of Soap Lake. |
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| Elevation | About 1,075 ft |
| Nearest town | Soap Lake, Washington |
| Best season | Spring and fall |
| Fish | Lahontan cutthroat |
| Regulations | Special rules for Lahontan cutthroat and seasonal catch-and-release. 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 tippet |
| Ice fishing | Ice fishing in cold winters. |
| Camping | Sun Lakes-Dry Falls State Park |
| Kids | Partly. |
| Good to know | Spawning closures apply near the inlet in spring. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Cold.
Spring
Big Lahontans.
Summer
Hot.
Fall
Fall cruisers.
How to get there
From Soap Lake, take State Route 17 north.