Fishing at
Leland Lake Jefferson County


Leland Lake is a large freshwater lake located in Jefferson County, Washington. At an elevation of 191 ft. and 107.8 acres, it's home to several species of fish, including bluegill, golden trout, yellow perch, black crappie, rainbow trout and largemouth bass. Leland Lake provides good shoreline access and a boat launch.

Stocked Fish: Rainbow,Cutthroat
Lake Size: 107.8 acres
Elevation: 191 ft.
Boat Launch: Yes (1)
Leland Lake
Shoreline Access: Good

Leland Lake Stocking Reports

Leland Lake has been historically stocked with rainbow and cutthroat. The largest rainbow ever stocked is 5.88 lbs. This year so far, there has been 3 stockings of rainbow and cutthroat at an average of 0.52 lbs. In the past, Leland Lake stocked tens of thousands of rainbow and cutthroat averaging 0.6 lbs.

Date Quantity Fish
September 24, 2024 1505 Rainbow @ 1.02lbs
September 3, 2024 730 Rainbow @ 0.82lbs
April 30, 2024 7286 Rainbow @ 0.39lbs
December 21, 2023 213 Cutthroat @ 1.33lbs
September 26, 2023 1895 Rainbow @ 0.95lbs
May 1, 2023 7120 Rainbow @ 0.42lbs
March 7, 2023 1280 Rainbow @ 0.5lbs
November 30, 2022 299 Rainbow @ 1.25lbs
November 21, 2022 500 Rainbow @ 1.28lbs
November 16, 2022 435 Rainbow @ 1.43lbs
September 27, 2022 1865 Rainbow @ 1.04lbs
May 4, 2022 7000 Rainbow @ 0.42lbs
January 11, 2022 147 Cutthroat @ 1.43lbs
December 9, 2021 50 Cutthroat @ 1.43lbs
November 22, 2021 500 Rainbow @ 1.41lbs
September 27, 2021 1900 Rainbow @ 1.08lbs
June 3, 2021 47 Rainbow @ 5.88lbs
April 26, 2021 7000 Rainbow @ 0.5lbs
March 16, 2021 260 Rainbow @ 0.77lbs
December 17, 2020 152 Cutthroat @ 1.39lbs
September 29, 2020 2010 Rainbow @ 1.12lbs
May 12, 2020 1700 Rainbow @ 0.59lbs
May 6, 2020 1700 Rainbow @ 0.59lbs
April 30, 2020 3006 Rainbow @ 0.47lbs
January 2, 2020 208 Cutthroat @ 1.45lbs
October 2, 2017 2056 Rainbow @ 1lbs
May 2, 2017 900 Rainbow @ 0.43lbs
May 1, 2017 3098 Rainbow @ 0.48lbs
March 29, 2017 2024 Rainbow @ 0.43lbs
January 26, 2017 150 Cutthroat @ 1.41lbs
May 31, 2016 1855 Cutthroat @ 0.44lbs
May 23, 2016 2000 Cutthroat @ 0.51lbs
May 2, 2016 4030 Rainbow @ 0.42lbs
March 29, 2016 2090 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
January 29, 2016 150 Cutthroat @ 1.49lbs


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Leland Lake Map

Leland Lake Fish Species

Leland Lake provides excellent opportunities for bluegill and rainbow trout as well as good opportunities for black crappie and largemouth bass. There is also a chance to catch golden trout and yellow perch throughout the year.


January February March April May June July August September October November December
Bluegill
Golden trout
Yellow perch
Black crappie
Rainbow trout
Largemouth bass

Leland Lake Fishing Reports

An modestly traveled lake, there has been some successful reports by anglers at Leland Lake over the past few years.

Anglers reported the most success with rainbow trout. Crappie is also a popular species to fish for at Leland Lake.

A list of the best bait to use for stocked rainbow trout.


Leland Lake - Rainbow Trout Fishing Tips

At Leland Lake, the best time for catching rainbow trout is morning. Anglers also reported success with rainbow trout around afternoon. Popular baits used include worms and power bait for rainbow trout. Trolling and bottom fishing from shore are the common and successful methods used at Leland Lake to catch rainbow trout.


Leland Lake - Crappie Fishing Tips

The most popular time for catching crappie at Leland Lake is afternoon. Anglers also reported success with crappie around morning. Anglers often fish by bottom fishing from boat and other for crappie.


Leland Lake - Perch Fishing Tips

At Leland Lake, the best time for catching perch is afternoon. Anglers also reported success with perch around all day. Bottom fishing from boat and trolling are the common and successful methods used at Leland Lake to catch perch.



Leland Lake Pictures & Media

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Nearby Lakes Similar to Leland Lake

There are a number of similar sized lakes relatively close to Leland Lake, including Sandy Shore Lake, Gibbs Lake, Anderson Lake, Island Lake and Lake Goss.

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5.3 mi. away
34.9 acres
elevation: 471 ft.

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Stocking:
May 23, 2023 - Rainbow - 800 @ 0.42lbs
April 10, 2023 - Rainbow - 2144 @ 0.41lbs

For November:
Rainbow trout Brown bullhead Largemouth bass

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Jefferson County
6.1 mi. away
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elevation: 353 ft.

Gibbs Lake

Stocking:
September 24, 2024 - Rainbow - 350 @ 1.08lbs
March 18, 2024 - Rainbow - 756 @ 0.83lbs

For November:
Golden trout Rainbow trout

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Jefferson County
9.1 mi. away
57.3 acres
elevation: 253 ft.

Anderson Lake

Stocking:
March 24, 2017 - Rainbow - 2502 @ 0.41lbs

For November:
Rainbow trout Largemouth bass

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Kitsap County
18.1 mi. away
41.2 acres
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Somewhat Popular

Island Lake

Stocking:
September 23, 2024 - Rainbow - 800 @ 1.08lbs
September 3, 2024 - Rainbow - 630 @ 0.82lbs

For November:
Rainbow trout Largemouth bass Coastal cutthroat trout (resident)

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Island County
21 mi. away
53.5 acres
elevation: 138 ft.

Lake Goss

Stocking:
April 17, 2024 - Rainbow - 3894 @ 0.45lbs
April 12, 2023 - Rainbow - 4013 @ 0.4lbs

For November:
Rainbow trout Coastal cutthroat trout (resident)

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