Fishing spot: Coldwater Lake Picnic and Boating Site

Verified source data

Fishing feature type

Federal fishing facility

Facility type

Facility

Address

WA

State

WA

Source directions

From Castle Rock, drive State Route 504 east 43 miles. Stay right where State Route 504 forks towards the Johnston Ridge Observatory. Continue for 1 mile, turn left at Coldwater Lake.

Reservable

No

Fishing activity notes

Shoreline access is limited, but a boat launch and fish cleaning station are available. WA State fishing liscense required. Gasoline motors are prohibited, but electric fishing motors are allowed. Rainbow trout stocked in the late 1980s are reproducing on their own; no additional planting is planned. Cutthroat trout , both coastal and westslope (and hybrids) also inhabit the lake. Single barbless hook, artificial lures only (no bait), with a 16-inch minimum size and one-fish daily limit.

Source last updated

2026-02-25

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