Rufus Woods Lake

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Rufus Woods Lake, the reservoir behind Chief Joseph Dam, is widely regarded as Washington's best trophy rainbow trout fishery. The lake regularly produces rainbow trout exceeding 20 pounds, with fish averaging 5-10 pounds being common. Trolling with large plugs and spoons near the dam and along the canyon walls is the most productive technique.