Yale Reservoir
WDFW lists Yale Reservoir at 3,612.1 acres in Cowlitz County. Kokanee are the main attraction, with resident coastal cutthroat trout also listed.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Kokanee
Main attraction per WDFW
Cutthroat Trout
Resident coastal cutthroat
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Saddle Dam, Yale, Cougar Camp and Beaver Bay rampsPublicFour PacifiCorp ramps; weekend launch fee; all may be out of the water when the lake is loweredDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Yale Reservoir are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (2026-27 pamphlet on eRegulations) ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Yale Reservoir ↗Local tips
- Call 800-547-1501 for current reservoir levels.
- All bull trout and Dolly Varden must be released.
- Kokanee fishing from shore is very poor, so use a boat.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.