Soda Peaks Lake Fish Stocking
Skamania County, Washington · 1996–2025 on record
According to Washington fish & wildlife agency, Soda Peaks Lake was last stocked October 8, 2025 with Brown Trout. Soda Peaks Lake has 28 stocking records on file, spanning 1996–2025, with about 7,126 fish stocked over that period.
When Soda Peaks Lake is stocked
Soda Peaks Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in July — 15 stocking events in that peak month.
Angler's Field Guide
Fishing Tips & Stocking Guide for Soda Peaks Lake
Practical advice on fish behavior, recommended tackle, and state regulations for anglers fishing in Skamania County, Washington.
Post-Plant Behavior & Timing
Hatchery-raised fish are conditioned to pelleted feed and open raceways. Following a release into Soda Peaks Lake, they typically congregate in schools near public access points, boat ramps, or inlets for the first 24 to 48 hours while adjusting to natural water conditions.
Since Soda Peaks Lake was last stocked October 8, 2025, anglers visiting within 1 to 2 weeks of a reported event generally experience the highest activity before fish disperse into deeper cover.
State Regulations & Licensing
- •Fishing License: A valid Washington freshwater fishing license is required for anglers age 16 and older.Purchase Washington license online →
- •Official Rules & Limits: Bag limits, bait restrictions, and seasonal boundaries are set by Washington fish & wildlife agency.Official Washington regulations guidebook →
- •Ethical Conservation: Use barbless hooks and keep fish submerged in water during unhooking.Trout Thermal Advisory: When water temperatures rise above 68°F (20°C), released trout face severe mortality from thermal exhaustion. Target warmwater species or fish early in the morning when lakes and streams warm up.
Recommended Tackle & Presentations
Techniques tailored to the species stocked in Soda Peaks Lake:
Stocked Trout Tactics
Use light 4–6 lb monofilament or fluorocarbon line. Float scented dough bait (PowerBait) 12–18" off bottom using a sliding slip-sinker rig with a size 14–16 treble hook. For active casting, throw 1/16 to 1/8 oz inline spinners (Panther Martin, Rooster Tail) or small spoons (Kastmaster) along drop-offs.
Brown Trout Profile Tips
Known for being wary and selective, brown trout are a prized target for fly anglers, especially larger, nocturnal-feeding fish.
Brook Trout Profile Tips
A favorite of high-country and small-stream anglers; often more willing to strike than brown or rainbow trout in the same water.
Recommended Tackle for Soda Peaks Lake
Field-tested tackle and presentations matched to the species stocked here.
Berkley PowerBait Floating Trout Dough
Hatchery-raised trout are conditioned to pelleted scents; scented dough floated 12–18 inches off bottom consistently triggers strikes.
Panther Martin Classic Teardrop Inline Spinner
The heavy convex blade spins instantly upon retrieval, sending vibration through the water that triggers aggressive reaction bites along drop-offs.
Sliding Sinker & Treble Hook Rigging Kit
Sliding egg sinkers allow cautious trout to run with bait without feeling line drag, while size 14–16 treble hooks keep dough bait securely pinned.
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Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Soda Peaks Lake, freshest activity first.
Thomas Lake
13 miSkamania County · 3 species · 31 records
Last stocked July 2026
Rock Creek Lake
9 miSkamania County · 3 species · 31 records
Last stocked June 2026
Swift Reservoir
12 miSkamania County · 4 species · 147 records
Last stocked May 2026
Janet Lake
13 miGrant County · 1 species · 30 records
Last stocked May 2026
Dee Lake
13 miSkamania County · 1 species · 17 records
Last stocked July 2025
Heather Lake
13 miSkamania County · 1 species · 17 records
Last stocked July 2025
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 8, 2025 | Brown Trout | 250 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| October 8, 2025 | Brook Trout | 250 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 2021 | Brown Trout | 250 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| July 13, 2021 | Brook Trout | 250 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| July 23, 2019 | Brook Trout | 250 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| July 23, 2019 | Brown Trout | 250 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| August 29, 2017 | Brook Trout | 250 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| August 29, 2017 | Brown Trout | 250 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
Show 20 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 8, 2015 | Brook Trout | 250 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 8, 2015 | Brown Trout | 370 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| July 18, 2013 | Brown Trout | 255 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| July 18, 2013 | Brook Trout | 255 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| August 22, 2011 | Brown Trout | 287 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| August 22, 2011 | Brook Trout | 289 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 2009 | Brown Trout | 250 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 2009 | Brook Trout | 250 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 20, 2007 | Brook Trout | 250 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 20, 2007 | Brown Trout | 250 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 20, 2005 | Brown Trout | 250 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| May 20, 2005 | Brook Trout | 250 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| July 14, 2003 | Brown Trout | 250 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| July 14, 2003 | Brook Trout | 250 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| June 24, 2001 | Brown Trout | 250 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| July 20, 2000 | Brook Trout | 280 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| July 16, 1998 | Brown Trout | 254 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| July 16, 1998 | Brook Trout | 131 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| July 23, 1996 | Brook Trout | 250 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
| July 23, 1996 | Brown Trout | 255 | Washington fish & wildlife agency |
The reporting agency did not include fish sizes for this water.
Frequently asked
When was Soda Peaks Lake last stocked?
According to Washington fish & wildlife agency, Soda Peaks Lake was last stocked October 8, 2025 with Brown Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Soda Peaks Lake?
Soda Peaks Lake is stocked with Brown Trout and Brook Trout.
What time of year is Soda Peaks Lake stocked?
Soda Peaks Lake is typically stocked in summer, most often in July.
How often is Soda Peaks Lake stocked?
Soda Peaks Lake is stocked intermittently — 28 recorded stockings between 1996 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Soda Peaks Lake?
About 7,126 fish have been stocked in Soda Peaks Lake across 28 recorded events since 1996, per Washington fish & wildlife agency.
Do you need a fishing license to fish Soda Peaks Lake?
Yes, all anglers age 16 and older generally need a valid Washington freshwater fishing license. Always review current regulations from Washington fish & wildlife agency for site-specific rules, bag limits, or stamps.
How do you catch stocked trout in Soda Peaks Lake?
Freshly stocked trout in Soda Peaks Lake typically respond well to floating dough bait (such as PowerBait) floated 12–18 inches off bottom on light 4–6 lb leader, live nightcrawlers under a bobber, and small inline spinners or spoons retrieved along shorelines and drop-offs.