Fishing at
Fish Lake King County


Fish Lake is a freshwater lake located in King County, Washington. At an elevation of 714 ft. and 14.5 acres, it's home to several species of fish, including yellow perch, rainbow trout, largemouth bass and coastal cutthroat trout (resident). Fish Lake provides good shoreline access and a boat launch.

Stocked Fish: Rainbow
Lake Size: 14.5 acres
Elevation: 714 ft.
Boat Launch: Yes (1)
Fish Lake
Shoreline Access: Good

Fish Lake Stocking Reports

Fish Lake has been historically stocked with rainbow. The largest rainbow ever stocked is 0.42 lbs. This year so far, there has been 1 stockings of rainbow at an average of 0.4 lbs. In the past, Fish Lake stocked thousands of rainbow averaging 0.4 lbs.

Date Quantity Fish
May 1, 2024 1500 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
May 3, 2023 1500 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
April 28, 2022 1500 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
May 4, 2021 1500 Rainbow @ 0.37lbs
April 29, 2020 1500 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
May 16, 2017 1700 Rainbow @ 0.42lbs
March 9, 2016 1500 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs


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Fish Lake Fish Species

Fish Lake provides good opportunities for yellow perch, rainbow trout and largemouth bass. There is also a chance to catch coastal cutthroat trout (resident) throughout the year.


January February March April May June July August September October November December
Yellow perch
Rainbow trout
Largemouth bass
Coastal cutthroat trout (resident)

Fish Lake Fishing Reports

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

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

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


Fish Lake - Rainbow Trout Fishing Tips

At Fish Lake, the best time for catching rainbow trout is noon. Anglers also reported success with rainbow trout around afternoon. Popular baits used include worms and corn for rainbow trout. Trolling and top fishing from boat are the common and successful methods used at Fish Lake to catch rainbow trout.


Fish Lake - Cutthroat Trout Fishing Tips

The most popular time for catching cutthroat trout at Fish Lake is afternoon. Anglers also reported success with cutthroat trout around noon. Worms and power eggs are the most common and successful baits used at Fish Lake to catch cutthroat trout. Anglers often fish by trolling and bottom fishing from shore for cutthroat trout.



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Nearby Lakes Similar to Fish Lake

There are a number of similar sized lakes relatively close to Fish Lake, including Deep Lake, Bass Lake, Walker Lake, Lake Number 12 and Holm Lake.

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King County
0.8 mi. away
38.8 acres
elevation: 774 ft.

Deep Lake

Stocking:
May 1, 2024 - Rainbow - 4000 @ 0.4lbs
May 2, 2023 - Rainbow - 4000 @ 0.4lbs

For November:
Kokanee Yellow perch Black crappie Rainbow trout Brown bullhead Largemouth bass Coastal cutthroat trout (resident)

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King County
2.2 mi. away
24.2 acres
elevation: 669 ft.

Bass Lake

Stocking:
October 30, 2024 - Rainbow - 1000 @ 0.91lbs
October 28, 2024 - Brown Trout - 850 @ 2lbs

For November:
Yellow perch Black crappie Largemouth bass Pumpkinseed Sunfish

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King County
2.3 mi. away
12.1 acres
elevation: 1144 ft.

Walker Lake

Stocking:
April 15, 2024 - Rainbow - 1500 @ 0.4lbs
April 19, 2023 - Rainbow - 1500 @ 0.38lbs

For November:
Rainbow trout Largemouth bass

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King County
3.9 mi. away
41 acres
elevation: 721 ft.

Lake Number 12

Stocking:
April 2, 2024 - Rainbow - 4500 @ 0.37lbs
April 18, 2023 - Rainbow - 4500 @ 0.38lbs

For November:
Bluegill Rainbow trout Brown bullhead Largemouth bass Pumpkinseed Sunfish

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King County
8.3 mi. away
19.9 acres
elevation: 401 ft.

Holm Lake

Stocking:
May 6, 2024 - Rainbow - 2500 @ 0.4lbs
May 3, 2023 - Rainbow - 1700 @ 0.4lbs

For November:
Rainbow trout Largemouth bass

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