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Soda Lake

Boat Ramps
2
Access Points
4
Species
10

Soda Lake is a 200-acre lake situated at 998 feet elevation in Grant County, Washington. This distinctive waterbody is actually a wide spot within the Potholes Irrigation Canal, with a maximum depth of 138 feet. The lake's fish community is heavily influenced by outmigrating fish from the connected Potholes Reservoir, creating a dynamic and diverse fishery. Open to fishing year-round, Soda Lake offers anglers the opportunity to target multiple warmwater species along with stocked rainbow trout. The lake features good shoreline access with two access areas, one equipped with toilets, and rough camping is permitted. Two-pole fishing is allowed, and the lake is suitable for ice fishing during winter months.


Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Soda Lake and what's needed to catch them.

Fish stocking schedule

Latest 5 stockings

  • Rainbow Trout5,278 fish · Catchable sizeNov 3, 2025
  • Rainbow Trout5,088 fish · Catchable sizeNov 1, 2024
  • Rainbow Trout5,438 fish · Catchable sizeOct 30, 2023
  • Rainbow Trout6,420 fish · Catchable sizeNov 1, 2022
  • Rainbow Trout5,000 fish · FryNov 9, 2021

Source

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

Updated Nov 13, 2026. Dates are as precise as the agency reports them.

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Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Soda Lake. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

Know where you can legally fish on Soda Lake

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

Washington licenses and regulations

Washington Boating Regulations

When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.

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Washington Fishing License

Residents and non-residents alike must have a license to fish or shellfish in Washington waters. Everyone age 15 and older needs a fishing license. You do not need a license if you are fishing for common carp, crawfish, bullfrogs, or collecting relic shells.

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Washington Fishing Regulations

This river has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions. Because this river is specially managed for species, seasons, angling methods, and watercraft, it is strongly encouraged you check all federal, state, and local regulations before fishing. This river is prone to emergency regulations. Stay up to date on specific river regulation changes. Visit any of the links below, inquire locally, or contact a local fly shop to learn current regulations and restrictions.

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Washington Stream Access Laws

In Washington, the public has a right to use streams that are capable of floating a “bolt of shingles” during high flows. While a bolt of shingles is not large, this test does eliminate some smaller streams capable of being floated in a kayak. Washington does not recognize a right to portage across private land.

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Take Soda Lake with you

The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.

  • Use the map without signal

    Download the map around Soda Lake to use it offline when coverage drops.

  • Log your catches here

    Keep a private fishing journal for Soda Lake to find where and when fish are biting for you.

  • HD depth charts from Garmin

    Find drop offs, ledges, channels, points and shallow flats with Garmin depth charts in the app.

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Water and weather conditions (10 day forecast)

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