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Deer Lake (Stevens County) Fishing
A 1,146-acre Washington lake in Stevens County.
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Stevens County
Deer Lake (Stevens County) at a glance
Spread over 1,146 acres, Deer Lake (Stevens County) is a lake of Stevens County on the WDFW map. The WDFW elevation field reads 2,482 feet. The nearest town is Deer Park, some 12 miles off. The lake layer classes it as mixed-species water managed with a trout emphasis. WDFW plants for its county are listed under WDFW Region 1.
Trailers go in at 3 launches, with 3 of them public. The pamphlet prints 2 Special Rules for it. The 2026 plant report shows 1 trout plant released here. Shoreline access on the WDFW record: good.
1,146surface acres
2,482 ftelevation
3launches
12026 plants
WDFW Fish Washington lake layers on geodataservices.wdfw.wa.gov (surface acres, elevation, management emphasis, shoreline access, species), USGS NHD outlines, Census 2023 places, retrieved October 31, 2026.
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Fish worth chasing on Deer Lake (Stevens County)
What the WDFW lake data says swims in Deer Lake (Stevens County):
Rainbow trout Brook trout Kokanee Largemouth bass Smallmouth bass Brown bullhead Yellow perch Black crappie Pumpkinseed
WDFW Fish Washington species layers (presence, not abundance), WDFW records and the 2026 trout plant report; retrieved October 31, 2026.
Access
Trailer access to the water at Deer Lake (Stevens County)
- Deer Lake boat launch (east)1 ramp, concrete surface, Discover Pass, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
- Deer Lake boat launchconcrete surface
- Public launch on Deer Lakeconcrete surface, Discover Pass, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
More WDFW and park launches around Deer Lake (Stevens County)
- Loon Lake boat launchLoon Lake, 5 miles southwest
- Jumpoff Joe Lake boat launchJumpoff Joe Lake, 5 miles northwest
- Horseshoe Lake boat launch (east)Horseshoe Lake, 8 miles east
- Fan Lake boat launchFan Lake, 9 miles southeast
- Waitts Lake boat launchWaitts Lake, 10 miles northwest
- Eloika Lake boat launchEloika Lake, 12 miles southeast
WDFW Water Access Sites and Shore Fishing Sites layers (geodataservices.wdfw.wa.gov) and the Washington State Parks boat launch layer, retrieved October 31, 2026. A Discover Pass is needed to park at WDFW access sites and State Parks launches.
Stocking
What WDFW hatcheries planted in Deer Lake (Stevens County)
Hatchery rows naming Deer Lake (Stevens County) in 2026: 1, adding up to 300 fish.
- DEER LakeRainbow, 300 fish at 0.33 per pound, March 9, 2026, Spokane Hatchery
WDFW Trout Plants report (rows January 2 to October 27, 2026), read October 31, 2026.
Limits
Size and daily limits on Deer Lake (Stevens County)
| Species | Daily limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | No min. size in lakes, ponds, and reservoirs. Only largemouth bass less than 12" may be retained, except 1 over 17" may be retained. Daily limit 5. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 |
| Smallmouth Bass | No min. size in lakes, ponds, and reservoirs. Only 1 smallmouth bass over 14" may be retained. Daily limit 10. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 |
| Walleye | Min. size 12" in lakes, ponds, and reservoirs. Daily limit 8. Only 1 over 22" may be retained. May be caught, retained, and released alive from a livewell until daily limit is in possession. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 |
| Channel Catfish | No min. size in lakes, ponds, and reservoirs. Daily limit 5. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 |
| Burbot (Freshwater Ling) | No min. size. Daily limit 5. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 (p.23 general rule for |
| Crappie, Northern Pikeminnow, Peamouth Chub, Perch, Suckers, Sunfish, | No min. size. No daily limit. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 |
| Grass Carp | Closed unless otherwise listed in Special Rules. | Closed |
| Kokanee | No min. size. Daily limit 10. When fishing with bait, all kokanee that are lawful to possess and are equal to or greater than the minimum size are counted as part of the daily limit whether kept or released. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 (p.23 general rule for |
| Tiger Muskellunge (Tiger Muskie) | Min. size 50". Daily limit 1. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 (p.23 general rule for |
| Whitefish | No min. size. Daily limit 15. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 (p.23 general rule for |
| Steelhead | Release all wild steelhead. Min. size 20". Daily limit 2. Open during salmon or game fish seasons unless as otherwise listed. | Open during salmon or game fish seasons unless as otherwise listed |
| Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Golden Trout, Tiger Trout | In lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: No min. size. Daily limit 5. | Year-round (statewide lake season, p.23) |
| Trout (combined rivers and lakes same day) | The combined daily limit for an angler that fishes in both rivers and lakes on the same day is 5 trout, no more than 2 may be from rivers. | see the pamphlet |
| Lake Trout | No min. size. No daily limit. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 (p.23 general rule for |
| Eastern Brook Trout (EBT) | No min. size. No daily limit. | Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: year-round; rivers, streams and beaver ponds: Sat. before Memorial Day through Oct. 31 (p.23 general rule for |
| Dolly Varden/Bull Trout | Closed unless otherwise listed in Special Rules. | Closed |
On Deer Lake (Stevens County) the statewide freshwater rows hold unless a Special Rule below says otherwise.
Pamphlet Special Rules on Deer Lake (Stevens County)
| Water as printed | Species | Rule and season |
|---|---|---|
| Deer Lake | Lake trout | No min. size. Daily limit 5, no more than 1 over 26" may be retained. (Year-round) |
| Deer Lake | Other game fish | Statewide min. size/daily limit. Except: Eastern brook trout count as part of trout daily limit. (Year-round) |
Special Rules as printed in the 2026-2027 Washington Sport Fishing Rules (WDFW pamphlet, in effect July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027), pamphlet page 94 (pamphlet PDF), read on eRegulations October 31, 2026.
Anglers 16 and older need a Washington Freshwater license ($39.95 resident, $115.85 nonresident for 2026-27) or a Combination license; salmon, steelhead and sturgeon also take a catch record card.
Limits and seasons as printed in the 2026-2027 Washington Sport Fishing Rules (WDFW pamphlet, in effect July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027), PDF page 27 (pamphlet PDF; eRegulations statewide freshwater page), read October 31, 2026.
Compare
How Deer Lake (Stevens County) compares in its part of Washington
By WDFW acreage, Loon Lake tops the table with 1,086.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Elevation | Launches | 2026 plants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Lake (Stevens County) | 1,146 | 2,482 ft | 3 | 1 | |
| Loon Lake | 5 miles south | 1,086 | 2,385 ft | 1 | 2 |
| Jumpoff Joe Lake | 5 miles west | 115 | 2,034 ft | 1 | 3 |
| Horseshoe Lake (Pend Oreille County) | 8 miles east | 136 | 1,974 ft | 1 | 0 |
| Fan Lake | 9 miles southeast | 73 | 1,925 ft | 1 | 0 |
| Waitts Lake | 11 miles northwest | 470 | 1,950 ft | 1 | 1 |
WDFW Fish Washington lake layers, access layers and the 2026 trout plant report; retrieved October 31, 2026.
Nearby
Next to Deer Lake (Stevens County)
Lakes a brief detour from Deer Lake (Stevens County)
- Loon Lake5 miles south
- Jumpoff Joe Lake5 miles west
- Horseshoe Lake (Pend Oreille County)8 miles east
- Fan Lake9 miles southeast
- Waitts Lake11 miles northwest
Tackle counters within a quick drive of Deer Lake (Stevens County)
- Kettle Falls Marinamarina, Kettle Falls
- Lake Marina Loonmarina, Loon Lake
Who runs guided trips on Deer Lake (Stevens County)
- Farnorth Charterscharter, Colville, (360) 481-4521
Washington towns with beds close by Deer Lake (Stevens County)
- Deer Park12 miles
- Chewelah13 miles
- Suncrest20 miles
The counties around Deer Lake (Stevens County)
- Stevens Countyseat: Colville
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Fish photos
A photo key to fish at Deer Lake (Stevens County)
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Answers
Quick replies about fishing Deer Lake (Stevens County)
How do I find Deer Lake (Stevens County) on a county map?
Search Stevens County on the map, about 12 miles from Deer Park.
Is Deer Lake (Stevens County) a large lake for Washington?
Some 1,146 acres by WDFW.
Can a trailered boat get onto Deer Lake (Stevens County) from a listed launch?
The layers list 3 launches (3 public); Deer Lake boat launch (east) is one.
Which fish do WDFW sources tie to Deer Lake (Stevens County)?
rainbow trout, brook trout, kokanee, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, brown bullhead and yellow perch, by the WDFW layers and plants.
How many trout go home from Deer Lake (Stevens County) under the 2026-27 pamphlet?
Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Golden Trout, Tiger Trout: In lakes, ponds, and reservoirs: No min. size. Daily limit 5.; Year-round (statewide lake season, p.23). Read the Special Rules table above too.
What does a WDFW freshwater license cost for a day at Deer Lake (Stevens County)?
Anglers 16 and older need a Washington Freshwater license ($39.95 resident, $115.85 nonresident for 2026-27) or a Combination license; salmon, steelhead and sturgeon also take a catch record card.
When did WDFW last plant trout in Deer Lake (Stevens County)?
WDFW logged Rainbow, 300 fish at 0.33 per pound, March 9, 2026, Spokane Hatchery as its newest plant.
Where do Deer Lake (Stevens County) regulars stock up?
Kettle Falls Marina in the same county tops our shop list here.
Make the drive out to Deer Lake (Stevens County)
License prices, seasons and Special Rules are gathered on one page.