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Lenice Lake is a classic Columbia Basin desert lake in the Crab Creek area, fly-and-lure water with rainbows and browns.
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Water level
There is no public daily water level gauge for Lenice Lake that we can show here. Check with the managing agency or a local shop for the latest.
Wind forecast
Lenice Lake fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
The season is winding down. Fish are cruising the shallows on calm days.
Chironomids and leeches along the tules and drop-offs.
Stocking report
See the WDFW catchable trout plant reports for the latest stocking at Lenice Lake and other Washington waters.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Lenice Lake, bring: Zebra Midge #14-18, Mini Leech #8-10, Woolly Bugger #6-10, Kaufmann', s Scud #14-16, Balanced Leech #10-12, Balanced Bou Leech #10-12, 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.
Lenice Lake lake details
| Access | Walk-in access from the parking area off Crab Creek Road near Beverly. |
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| Elevation | About 600 ft |
| Nearest town | Beverly, 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 fluorocarbon |
| Ice fishing | Closed in winter. |
| Camping | Camping in the Crab Creek Wildlife Area |
| Kids | Partly. Short walk from parking. |
| Good to know | Bring a float tube. Watch for rattlesnakes in warm weather. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Closed.
Spring
Prime chironomid time.
Summer
Hot. Fish early.
Fall
Fall cruisers.
How to get there
From Vantage, take State Route 243 south to Beverly and follow Crab Creek Road east.