Fans of fishing for Lahontan cutthroat trout mark their calendars for June 1st, when Grimes Lake opens to fishing. Grimes has a short season, closing at the end of August. Anglers reach Grimes from the town of Mansfield. It is known to produce some very large Lahontan cutts and is one of several selective gear-rule lakes in the state that has this special species. Many anglers are aware of the good Lahontan fishing at Lake Lenore, which is the most easily accessed of these lakes. The east shore is bordered by Highway 17, just up the road from Soap Lake. There are two Lahontan cutthroat lakes in Okanogan County. Blue Lake, which is a 120-acre lake, northeast of Wanacut Lake outside of Tonasket. The other is Albright Lake, which is just 21 acres in size. Albright is accesses from the Lime Lakes road. Anglers should be aware of winterkills that have impacted Albright, and that a fire burned the surrounding area in 2014. Sprague Lake, which staddles Adams and Lincoln counties, is popular for several species including Lahontan cutthroat. Selective gear rules do not apply at Sprague. My favorite is Omak Lake, on the Colville Indian Reservation.