Discover Fishing Lakes in Washington
Find the best locations, time and species of fish to catch in the state of Washington.
Know when, how many, and how big fish are stocked. Find lakes targeting a species that's excellent for this month.
Popular Fishing Lakes in Washington
Lake Tapps
October 16, 2024 - Rainbow - 34 @ 5lbs
October 16, 2024 - Rainbow - 16 @ 10lbs
For October:
Tiger muskie
Yellow perch
Black crappie
Largemouth bass
Smallmouth bass
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American Lake
May 17, 2024 - Rainbow - 3038 @ 0.44lbs
May 8, 2024 - Rainbow - 10000 @ 0.4lbs
For October:
Kokanee
Yellow perch
Rainbow trout
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Lake Chelan
October 23, 2023 - Rainbow - 1890 @ 0.37lbs
October 10, 2022 - Rainbow - 4000 @ 0.4lbs
For October:
Kokanee
Lake trout
Westslope cutthroat trout
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Recently Stocked Lakes in Washington
Search for stocked lakes near you by entering your zip code or address. You can find out which lakes were stocked when, how much fish and whether the lake has amenities like piers, shore access or boat ramps. We will also show you which kinds of fish you're likely to catch this month.
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| Fish (Rating for October) | Stocking | Details | Distance | Density | |
| Lake Union King County |
Yellow perch
Black crappie Largemouth bass Smallmouth bass Coastal cutthroat trout (resident) |
May 21, 2024: Rainbow - 500 @ 0.4lbs
May 26, 2023: Rainbow - 500 @ 0.4lbs May 27, 2022: Rainbow - 500 @ 0.4lbs May 28, 2021: Rainbow - 500 @ 0.4lbs May 19, 2017: Rainbow - 500 @ 0.4lbs |
Somewhat Popular
Shore Access |
2.8 mi | 0.5 fish / acre |
| Green Lake King County |
Rock bass
Brown trout Common carp Rainbow trout Brown bullhead Channel catfish Largemouth bass Pumpkinseed Sunfish |
April 30, 2024: Rainbow - 4800 @ 0.42lbs
March 18, 2024: Rainbow - 5700 @ 0.4lbs November 13, 2023: Rainbow - 2093 @ 1.1lbs October 25, 2023: Rainbow - 1539 @ 1.11lbs October 24, 2023: Rainbow - 1375 @ 1.11lbs |
Very popular
Shore Access Piers |
5 mi | 62 fish / acre |
| Haller Lake King County |
Yellow perch
Rainbow trout Largemouth bass |
May 7, 2024: Rainbow - 1300 @ 0.4lbs
April 26, 2023: Rainbow - 1455 @ 0.33lbs April 26, 2022: Rainbow - 1310 @ 0.48lbs April 27, 2021: Rainbow - 1312 @ 0.43lbs April 21, 2020: Rainbow - 1310 @ 0.48lbs |
Somewhat Popular
Shore Access |
7.9 mi | 90.3 fish / acre |
| Bitter Lake King County |
Rock bass
Rainbow trout Brown bullhead Largemouth bass |
May 7, 2024: Rainbow - 1500 @ 0.4lbs
April 26, 2023: Rainbow - 1500 @ 0.33lbs April 26, 2022: Rainbow - 1596 @ 0.48lbs April 27, 2021: Rainbow - 1518 @ 0.43lbs April 21, 2020: Rainbow - 1512 @ 0.48lbs |
Somewhat Popular
Shore Access |
8.4 mi | 94.9 fish / acre |
| Lake Boren King County |
Yellow perch
Rainbow trout Brown bullhead Largemouth bass Coastal cutthroat trout (resident) |
May 3, 2024: Rainbow - 1500 @ 0.5lbs
April 25, 2023: Rainbow - 1650 @ 0.33lbs May 10, 2022: Rainbow - 1995 @ 0.48lbs April 28, 2021: Rainbow - 1530 @ 0.43lbs April 23, 2020: Rainbow - 1357 @ 0.43lbs |
Shore Access |
9.3 mi | 92.6 fish / acre |
| Echo Lake King County |
Rainbow trout
|
May 7, 2024: Rainbow - 1000 @ 0.4lbs
April 26, 2023: Rainbow - 1050 @ 0.33lbs April 26, 2022: Rainbow - 1000 @ 0.48lbs April 27, 2021: Rainbow - 1000 @ 0.43lbs April 21, 2020: Rainbow - 1000 @ 0.48lbs |
Shore Access |
11.4 mi | 90.1 fish / acre |
| Ballinger Lake Snohomish County |
Yellow perch
Black crappie Rainbow trout Brown bullhead Largemouth bass Coastal cutthroat trout (resident) |
May 15, 2024: Rainbow - 1680 @ 0.48lbs
May 15, 2024: Rainbow - 2125 @ 0.4lbs March 19, 2024: Rainbow - 3800 @ 0.4lbs November 14, 2023: Rainbow - 1547 @ 1.1lbs October 23, 2023: Rainbow - 1476 @ 1.11lbs |
Somewhat Popular
Shore Access Piers |
12.2 mi | 105.5 fish / acre |
Largest Stocked Fish in Washington Lakes
We also collected the largest fish stocked in lakes in Washington state in recent months.
The largest stocked rainbow in the last 6 months weighed in at 8.3 lbs at
3 different lakes.
Takhlakh Lake stocked a total of 100 8.3lb rainbow, last on July 2nd, 2024.
Spearfish Lake stocked a total of 40 8.3lb rainbow, last on June 5th, 2024.
Horsethief Lake stocked a total of 100 8.3lb rainbow, last on April 23rd, 2024.
| Fish (Rating for October) | Stocking | Details | |
| Takhlakh Lake Skamania County |
Brook trout
Brown trout Rainbow trout Cutthroat trout |
July 2, 2024: Rainbow - 100 @ 4lbs
July 2, 2024: Rainbow - 100 @ 8.33lbs June 24, 2024: Rainbow - 3000 @ 0.4lbs June 30, 2023: Rainbow - 3000 @ 0.4lbs June 28, 2023: Rainbow - 30 @ 10lbs |
Boat Ramp |
| Spearfish Lake Klickitat County |
Bluegill
Rainbow trout Brown bullhead |
June 5, 2024: Rainbow - 2000 @ 0.4lbs
June 5, 2024: Rainbow - 25 @ 3.03lbs June 5, 2024: Rainbow - 40 @ 8.33lbs May 1, 2024: Rainbow - 3000 @ 0.4lbs April 18, 2024: Rainbow - 1358 @ 0.37lbs |
Boat Ramp Shore Access |
| Horsethief Lake Klickitat County |
Walleye
Bluegill Warmouth Common carp Yellow perch Black crappie Rainbow trout White crappie Brown bullhead White sturgeon Largemouth bass Northern pikeminnow Pumpkinseed Sunfish |
May 16, 2024: Rainbow - 3000 @ 0.4lbs
May 7, 2024: Rainbow - 3000 @ 0.4lbs April 23, 2024: Rainbow - 100 @ 8.33lbs April 23, 2024: Rainbow - 3000 @ 0.4lbs April 17, 2024: Rainbow - 3000 @ 0.37lbs |
Boat Ramp Shore Access |
| Horseshoe Lake Clark County |
Bluegill
Warmouth Steelhead Brown trout Coho salmon Common carp Yellow perch Black crappie Rainbow trout White crappie Brown bullhead White sturgeon Largemouth bass Signal crayfish Northern pikeminnow Pumpkinseed Sunfish |
May 17, 2024: Rainbow - 2500 @ 0.4lbs
May 17, 2024: Rainbow - 25 @ 3.33lbs May 17, 2024: Rainbow - 40 @ 7.69lbs May 1, 2024: Brown Trout - 2100 @ 0.33lbs April 16, 2024: Rainbow - 2970 @ 0.37lbs |
Boat Ramp Shore Access |
| South Lewis County Park Pond Lewis County |
Bluegill
Black crappie Rainbow trout Brown bullhead Largemouth bass Pumpkinseed Sunfish Coastal cutthroat trout (resident) |
May 30, 2024: Rainbow - 1000 @ 0.4lbs
May 10, 2024: Rainbow - 40 @ 3.03lbs May 10, 2024: Rainbow - 800 @ 1lbs May 10, 2024: Rainbow - 25 @ 7.69lbs May 9, 2024: Rainbow - 3000 @ 0.4lbs |
Shore Access Piers |
| Lake Sacajawea Cowlitz County |
Warmouth
Common carp Yellow perch Black crappie Rainbow trout Brown bullhead Largemouth bass Pumpkinseed Sunfish |
May 2, 2024: Brown Trout - 1800 @ 0.33lbs
April 26, 2024: Rainbow - 60 @ 7.69lbs April 26, 2024: Rainbow - 2640 @ 0.42lbs April 16, 2024: Rainbow - 2970 @ 0.37lbs April 4, 2024: Rainbow - 3016 @ 0.38lbs |
Shore Access |
| Carlisle Lake Lewis County |
Coho salmon
Rainbow trout Largemouth bass |
April 27, 2024: Rainbow - 9600 @ 0.5lbs
April 26, 2024: Rainbow - 450 @ 7.14lbs February 6, 2024: Rainbow - 55 @ 5lbs February 6, 2024: Rainbow - 25 @ 10lbs January 10, 2023: Rainbow - 80 @ 5lbs |
Shore Access |
| Reflection Pond Yakima County |
Common carp
Rainbow trout Channel catfish Largemouth bass Pumpkinseed Sunfish |
October 16, 2024: Rainbow - 34 @ 5lbs
October 16, 2024: Rainbow - 16 @ 10lbs June 10, 2024: Rainbow - 492 @ 0.42lbs May 14, 2024: Rainbow - 600 @ 0.42lbs April 29, 2024: Rainbow - 600 @ 0.42lbs |
Shore Access |
| Tims Ponds Yakima County |
Rainbow trout
|
October 16, 2024: Rainbow - 34 @ 5lbs
October 16, 2024: Rainbow - 16 @ 10lbs September 9, 2024: Rainbow - 1008 @ 0.77lbs June 11, 2024: Rainbow - 1464 @ 0.42lbs June 4, 2024: Rainbow - 1680 @ 0.42lbs |
Boat Ramp Shore Access |
| Failor Lake Grays Harbor County |
Rainbow trout
Largemouth bass Coastal cutthroat trout (resident) |
June 3, 2024: Rainbow - 777 @ 0.67lbs
May 20, 2024: Rainbow - 600 @ 0.63lbs May 20, 2024: Rainbow - 215 @ 4lbs May 16, 2024: Rainbow - 70 @ 3.03lbs May 7, 2024: Rainbow - 500 @ 0.5lbs |
Boat Ramp Shore Access |
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