Washington lake guide
Phillips Lake — Stevens County Fishing
Phillips Lake is a tiny Stevens County brook-trout water best approached as a bank or hand-carry fishing stop rather than a trailered-boat destination.
LocationStevens County, Washington
Primary targetsBrook Trout
Best seasonSpring to early summer
Lake size1.3 acres
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Scientific profile
Research snapshot
Elevation2,954 feet
Summer cautionHeat
Lake depth map
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Contour line20 ft Visible depth label
Source: Washington State Department of Ecology. Historical survey data may not reflect current water levels or underwater hazards. Informational only; not for navigation.
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What makes Phillips Lake — Stevens County distinctive
At roughly 1.3 acres, Phillips Lake — Stevens County is a compact fishery where shoreline structure can dominate the lake.
Phillips Lake — Stevens County is documented in Stevens County County with a dedicated FishyNW fishing and access profile.
Measured & official data
Water Science
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Seasonal Fish Habitat
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How to read this data
Temperature, dissolved oxygen, clarity, nutrients, chlorophyll-a, pH, and conductivity are observations from public monitoring records and may be historical. Thermocline depth is shown only when FishyNW can derive a strong vertical temperature gradient from a measured profile. It is not treated as a permanent lake characteristic.
Trophic indication uses the Carlson Trophic State Index only when FishyNW can normalize a measured chlorophyll-a, Secchi, or total-phosphorus value. It is a derived ecological indicator, not an agency impairment determination.
Seasonal Fish Habitat is shown only when verified bathymetry overlaps a same-day, same-station temperature and dissolved-oxygen profile. It is a historical screening snapshot, not a live prediction of where fish are located.
For lake trout, FishyNW uses the broader USGS-tested screening combination of water at or below 15°C (59°F) and dissolved oxygen at or above 4 mg/L. For other coldwater species, FishyNW does not invent a preferred-temperature threshold; it shows only the observed thermocline-to-oxygenated-depth refuge when the evidence supports it.
Harmful-algae status is never inferred from missing data. Always check the linked state source for current advisories before contact recreation.
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Documented fish species
These species come from the lake record. Open a species guide for identification, seasonal behavior, and practical tactics without confusing general species guidance with a lake-specific survey result.
Stocking information
Phillips Lake — Stevens County Fish Stocking
Recent stocking information summarized from Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Dates and quantities can change. Always verify current fishing rules with the official agency before fishing.
Official stocking history
Five-year summary · 2022–2026
View agency record Fish stocked1,651
Stocking events4
Years stocked4
Species stocked1
Species in this period: Eastern Brook Trout
Most recent stockings
| Date | Species | Quantity | Size | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2026 | Eastern Brook Trout | 506 | 115 fish/lb (~0.01 lb each) | SPOKANE HATCHERY · Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Fish Plants |
| May 30, 2025 | Eastern Brook Trout | 245 | 81.5 fish/lb (~0.01 lb each) | SPOKANE HATCHERY · Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Fish Plants |
Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Last checked: Aug 26, 2026 10:28am
Fishery intelligence
Official fishery evidence
Agency survey records and measured fishery data, distilled for trip planning.
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Research & surveys
Agency-backed record
Use the evidence
Turn records into a fishing plan
- Compare survey evidence with the seasonal guide.
- Use the map to connect depth, access, and structure.
- Confirm current rules and access before your trip.
Trip conditions
Current conditions
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Tools
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Angler interpretation
How the fishery changes through the seasons
This is the practical layer: use it alongside the documented species, depth, stocking, survey, access, and regulation record above. The current season opens first.
Spring
trout- Start here
- Cooler water, recent stocking, fish moving shallow, and protected shorelines or inlets that warm first.
- Watch for
- Cold fronts, changing water levels, muddy inflow, and early-season ramp conditions.
Summer
listed species- Start here
- Fish early or late, then adjust toward deeper water, shade, vegetation, or comfortable temperature zones.
- Watch for
- Heat, weeds, algae, heat, and heavier boat traffic.
Fall
trout- Start here
- Cooling water, shoreline structure, points, weed edges, and simple presentations that let you cover water.
- Watch for
- Wind on open water, rapidly changing weather, and shorter daylight windows.
Winter
trout- Start here
- Legal open-water or ice access, stable depth zones, and conservative cold-weather trip plans.
- Watch for
- Ice safety where relevant, ramps, road conditions, cold-water exposure, and current rules.
Know before you go
Rules and restrictions
Open year-round in the WDFW lake profile; planted brook trout count as part of the trout daily limit. Two-pole fishing is allowed. Verify the current pamphlet.
Getting on the water
Access and launches
A tiny year-round brook-trout water. No developed public boat ramp was confirmed; treat it as a shore, float-tube, or hand-carry destination where legal access allows.
Sorry, there are no mapped boat ramps for this lake yet. Check the access information below for other ways to reach the water.
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After the trip
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