WikiCatchYale Lake
Washington, United States
- reservoir
- 10 species listed
- 46.0110, -122.2940
Yale Lake is a reservoir in Washington, United States. WikiCatch lists 10 fish species for this water, including Kokanee salmon, Northern pikeminnow, Rainbow trout. The nearest other water we map in Washington is Swift Number Two Forebay, 7.2 km away.
Species at Yale Lake
Map
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Nearby waters
- Swift Number Two Forebayriver7.2 km
- Siouxon Creekriver8.4 km
- Merrill Lakelake9.2 km
- Chelatchie Creekstream11 km
- Fly Creekstream12 km
- Rock Falls Creekstream13 km
- Canyon Creekriver13 km
- Swift Creekstream14 km
About Yale Lake
Anglers know Yale Lake as one of the lesser-trafficked reservoirs of Washington, United States. The standard playbook on a reservoir this size is to start shallow at first light, work outward toward deeper water as the sun climbs, and circle back to the shallows before dusk. Surface activity at Yale Lake is a useful tell — boils, swirls, and rising baitfish point straight at the predator zone.
Reference: Wikipedia
Fishing Techniques
- For Kokanee salmon
Use a dodger ahead of your lure to add flash and vibration, attracting kokanee from a distance.
- For Northern pikeminnow
Focus on areas with structure like submerged trees or rock piles, as Northern pikeminnow often ambush prey from these locations; vary your retrieve until you find what triggers a strike.
- For Rainbow trout
Vary your retrieve speed when using spinners to find what triggers a strike; sometimes a slow, steady retrieve works best, while other times a faster, erratic retrieve is more effective.
Recommended Gear
Tackle commonly used to target the species at Yale Lake.
Plan Your Trip
Planning a trip to Yale Lake? Check current conditions before you go: water level, recent weather, and any local closures. United States regulations on licences, seasons, and bag limits apply at Yale Lake — confirm them ahead of time.
Official Washington fishing regulations →Other Fishing Regions in United States
Website data snapshot: October 24, 2026. Spot location from OpenStreetMap and Wikipedia, species from the WikiCatch database.