Fishing at
North Lake King County


North Lake is a freshwater lake located in King County, Washington. At an elevation of 396 ft. and 50.6 acres, it's home to a couple species of fish, including yellow perch, rainbow trout and largemouth bass. North Lake provides good shoreline access, a boat launch and fishing pier.

Stocked Fish: Rainbow
Lake Size: 50.6 acres
Elevation: 396 ft.
Boat Launch: Yes (1)
North Lake
WDFW Access: Yes
Shoreline Access: Good
Fishing Piers: Yes

North Lake Stocking Reports

North Lake has been historically stocked with rainbow. The largest rainbow ever stocked is 1.49 lbs. This year so far, there has been 1 stockings of rainbow at an average of 0.37 lbs. In the past, North Lake stocked tens of thousands of rainbow averaging 0.41 lbs.

Date Quantity Fish
April 16, 2024 9500 Rainbow @ 0.37lbs
April 17, 2023 9500 Rainbow @ 0.38lbs
April 20, 2022 4500 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
April 13, 2022 4500 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
April 13, 2021 4750 Rainbow @ 0.33lbs
April 12, 2021 4750 Rainbow @ 0.33lbs
April 21, 2020 9600 Rainbow @ 0.38lbs
April 17, 2017 2800 Rainbow @ 0.5lbs
April 17, 2017 300 Rainbow @ 1.25lbs
April 17, 2017 3600 Rainbow @ 0.42lbs
April 12, 2017 3200 Rainbow @ 0.43lbs
April 18, 2016 5300 Rainbow @ 0.5lbs
April 14, 2016 2100 Rainbow @ 0.48lbs
April 13, 2016 2100 Rainbow @ 0.48lbs
April 8, 2016 492 Rainbow @ 1.49lbs


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North Lake Map

North Lake Fish Species

North Lake provides excellent opportunities for rainbow trout as well as good opportunities for largemouth bass. There is also a chance to catch yellow perch throughout the year.


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

North Lake Fishing Reports

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

Anglers reported the most success with rainbow trout. Largemouth bass is also a popular species to fish for at North Lake.

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


North Lake - Rainbow Trout Fishing Tips

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


North Lake - Largemouth Bass Fishing Tips

The most popular time for catching largemouth bass at North Lake is morning. Anglers also reported success with largemouth bass around afternoon.



North Lake Pictures & Media

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Nearby Lakes Similar to North Lake

There are a number of similar sized lakes relatively close to North Lake, including Lake Geneva, Lake Dolloff, Lake Killarney, Steel Lake and Fivemile Lake.

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27.5 acres
elevation: 372 ft.

Lake Geneva

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April 17, 2024 - Rainbow - 5500 @ 0.4lbs
April 17, 2023 - Rainbow - 5500 @ 0.38lbs

For November:
Bluegill Rainbow trout Largemouth bass

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King County
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Lake Dolloff

Stocking:
April 29, 2024 - Rainbow - 2016 @ 0.42lbs
April 25, 2023 - Rainbow - 2205 @ 0.33lbs

For November:
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King County
1.4 mi. away
29.3 acres
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Lake Killarney

Stocking:
May 1, 2024 - Rainbow - 2700 @ 0.4lbs
April 26, 2023 - Rainbow - 2595 @ 0.33lbs

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

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King County
1.6 mi. away
46.3 acres
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Somewhat Popular

Steel Lake

Stocking:
May 3, 2024 - Rainbow - 2000 @ 0.4lbs
April 16, 2024 - Rainbow - 8000 @ 0.37lbs

For November:
Yellow perch Rainbow trout Brown bullhead Largemouth bass Pumpkinseed Sunfish

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King County
2.3 mi. away
35.5 acres
elevation: 377 ft.

Fivemile Lake

Stocking:
May 1, 2024 - Rainbow - 3200 @ 0.4lbs
May 2, 2023 - Rainbow - 3200 @ 0.4lbs

For November:
Bluegill Rainbow trout Largemouth bass

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